Representative photoBattery boost for a 1989 Saab 900
Battery boost for the 1989 Saab 900: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.7 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1989 Saab 900 for battery boost
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
1989 Saab 900: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 623 L (22 cu ft) | 623 L (22 cu ft) | 623 L (22 cu ft) | 623 L (22 cu ft) | 623 L (22 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 | US$3,050 | US$3,900 | US$3,625 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,318 | $3,318 | $3,920 | $3,968 | $4,062 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1989 Saab 900
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (5), seat belts (5) and electrical system (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89V104000 | 1989-06-27 | visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system | UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A REVERSE CURRENT MIGHT FLOW THROUGH A WIRE CABLE BETWEEN THE AIR RECIRCULATION SWITCH AND A MICROSWITCH. |
| 88V185000 | 1988-11-28 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | FUEL FILTER MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION CONCERNING LEAKAGE CRITERIA DUE TO LOW TEMPERATURE DURING THE GLUING PROCESS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Battery boost: how we help
For battery service on the 1989 Saab 900, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. Lights left on overnight are the classic reason for a flat battery.
Your car, your notes
If you have the service history of your 900, have it ready for the shop. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the 900. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Power comes from the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, driving through a 5-speed manual.
Our part and the shop's part
We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. You agree everything with the shop before work begins. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us.
Keep moving meanwhile
Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. The car can come to your door in the Toronto area, or you pick it up at no charge.
Small things that help
Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair.
A short checklist
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour.
When you know your dates
Send a request: the car, the problem and when suits you.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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