Representative photoMechanic for a 1985 Saab 900
Mechanic for the 1985 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
- 11.2 to 13.8 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 1985 Saab 900 for mechanic
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
1985 Saab 900: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 23 | 21 | 19 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
| 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) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,550 | US$3,700 | US$3,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 | $3,844 | $4,062 | $4,278 |
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 1985 Saab 900
- 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 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (3), power train (1) and suspension (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85V060000 | 1985-05-08 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | THE FLEXIBLE FUEL HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN TURNED OUT OF ITS NORMAL POSITION AND HAVE A SHARP BEND OR TWIST NEAR ONE OF ITS FITTINGS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD LEAD TO HOSE RUPTURE, FUEL LEAKAGE, AND POSSIBLY A FIRE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Mechanic: how we help
Mechanic for the 1985 Saab 900: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. Routine maintenance and repairs are done by a mechanic at a shop we trust, not by CarmaCars.
Before the shop sees your 900
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.0L 4-cylinder. The 2.0L 4-cylinder is what moves it, with front-wheel drive.
The steps
We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. You approve the shop's quote before any work. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us.
Your rental while you wait
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
Between shop visits
Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them.
A short checklist
Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected.
Let us know
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
Request mechanic
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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