Car financing: 1997 Saab 9000
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). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. 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
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 1997 Saab 9000 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.
1997 Saab 9000 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 291 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.36 | $19.22 | $20.31 |
1997 Saab 9000: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 3.0 L | 2.3 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 16 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 23 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 680 L (24 cu ft) | 680 L (24 cu ft) | 680 L (24 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,550 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 | $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 1997 Saab 9000
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (3), vehicle speed control (3) and child seat (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98V139000 | 1998-06-23 | equipment:other:labels | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG ALERT LABEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 1997 Saab 9000
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1997 Saab 9000 for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. This page puts the 1997 Saab 9000 in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
Before you sign for the 9000
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control and child seat; have those parts checked. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
Reading the spec sheet
The 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo does the work, through a 5-speed manual. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
A combined rating of 11.2 L/100 km works out to about 34 litres per 300 km. At our price setting, it costs about $17.36 to drive 100 km. The EPA estimates US$3,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
How big it is
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. At 680 litres, the trunk fits bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Who it is for
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent the 9000 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. 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.
Money matters
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $173.60 at our price setting. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Narrowing it down
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Within the 1997 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Still deciding?
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
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 1997 Saab 9000 from us first.
Ask us about the 1997 Saab 9000
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 Saab 9000 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Saab 9000
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 Saab 9000?
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 1997 Saab 9000 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 1997 Saab 9000 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1997 Saab 9000 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.