Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 1987 Saab 900
Car diagnostics for the 1987 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
- 11.5 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 1987 Saab 900 for car diagnostics
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
1987 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) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 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$3,275 | US$3,275 | US$4,100 | US$3,700 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,566 | $3,566 | $4,130 | $4,062 | $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 1987 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 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (3), tires (3) and visibility (3). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88V173000 | 1988-11-01 | electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash | WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE AGAINST SHARP EDGES UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND AGAINST A SUPPORT UNDER THE REAR SEAT (1988 MODELS ONLY). |
| 87V013000 | 1987-02-10 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | THE FUEL HOSE BETWEEN THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND THE INJECTOR FUEL RAIL MAY RUPTURE DUE TO STRESS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1987 Saab 900: Car diagnostics
The 1987 Saab 900 and a diagnostic check: CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop, and never does the work itself. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
Details the shop needs
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. If you have the service history of your 900, have it ready for the shop. Its powertrain is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive.
What to send us
We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one.
Stay on the road
Add a rental to the same request as the repair. We collect the rental when your car is back. Delivery is priced by distance in your offer, and pickup from us is free.
Between shop visits
Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule.
Talking to the shop
Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back.
Make a request
Ask in your request, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request car diagnostics
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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