Car financing: 1996 Saab 900
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.2 to 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.2 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 1996 Saab 900 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1996 Saab 900 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 6-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 276 g/km | 291 g/km | 291 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.36 | $18.29 | $19.22 | $19.22 | $20.31 |
1996 Saab 900: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 2.0 L | 2.3 L | 2.5 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,350 | US$3,550 | US$3,550 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 | $3,658 | $3,844 | $3,844 | $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 1996 Saab 900
- NHTSA lists 3 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 48 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (14), power train (13) and engine and engine cooling (10). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98V038000 | 1998-02-24 | exterior lighting:headlights | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPERLY AIMING THE HEADLIGHTING SYSTEM WERE OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." |
| 97V046000 | 1997-03-21 | vehicle speed control | CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND. |
| 96V077000 | 1996-05-03 | seat belts:front:anchorage | DURING STATIC TESTING OF BELT ANCHORAGE POINTS, THE OUTBOARD ATTACHMENT PLATE BEING USED IN THE TESTING DEFORMED AND DETACHED FROM THE SEAT ANCHORAGE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES" AND NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1996 Saab 900: before you buy
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1996 Saab 900; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Thinking about the 1996 Saab 900? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
Before you sign for the 900
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.
Engine and fuel
The 2.3L 4-cylinder, paired with a 5-speed manual, drives it. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
It is rated 11.2 L/100 km combined: about 34 litres every 300 km. In money, 1,000 km costs about $173.60 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Who the 900 suits
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Room inside
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk.
Rent it for a week first
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. A test week in the 900 tells you more than any review.
Picking a year and a trim
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
What it costs to run
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$3,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $17.36 in fuel.
Next step
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1996 Saab 900 from us first.
Ask us about the 1996 Saab 900
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1996 Saab 900 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1996 Saab 900
Does CarmaCars sell the 1996 Saab 900?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1996 Saab 900 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1996 Saab 900 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1996 Saab 900 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3472.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.