Car diagnostics for a 1989 Saab 900
Car diagnostics 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 car diagnostics
- 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.
Car diagnostics for the 1989 Saab 900
For a diagnostic check on the 1989 Saab 900, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
Details the shop needs
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Power: the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo; drive: front-wheel drive.
What CarmaCars does here
We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
Your rental while you wait
Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
Getting a clear quote
Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate.
Small things that help
Check that all lights work every few weeks. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt.
Your move
Describe the problem, and we arrange a trusted shop.
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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