Representative photoEngine repair for a 1981 Saab 900
Engine repair for the 1981 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.
- 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 1981 Saab 900 for engine repair
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
What to check when buying the 1981 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 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84V019000 | 1984-02-29 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | POOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AT THE FUEL GAUGE TRANSMITTER MAY RESULT IN A STOPPAGE OF THE FUEL PUMP AND ENGINE STALLING. IN EXTREME CASES, FUEL VAPOR MAY LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK. |
| 81V147000 | 1981-12-08 | seat belts:front | THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT PERMANENT LUBRICATION IN THE BUCKLE/RELEASE MECHANISM OF THE TYPE 2 SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. THIS MAY CAUSE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS TO HAVE DIFFICULTY IN FULLY FASTENING SEAT BELTS, ALTHOUGH THEY MAY SEEM TO BE FULLY FASTENED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the 900
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work, but for engine work on the 1981 Saab 900 we arrange a trusted shop. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Your 900 and the shop
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed.
What we arrange
Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name.
A car meanwhile
We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
Good habits for your car
Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can.
A short checklist
If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon.
Ask us
Start with a short request; a person replies within one business day.
Request engine repair
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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