Representative photoRust repair for a 1985 Saab 900
Rust repair for the 1985 Saab 900: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 11.2 to 13.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
An insurance replacement rental while it is repaired
Your car is in the shop; you keep driving. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, and bill your insurer when the claim covers it.
The 1985 Saab 900 for rust repair
- 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.
Rust repair: your 900
For rust repair on the 1985 Saab 900, it starts with a short request: what it needs and when. Rust is cut out or treated, then the area is refinished.
What your car means for the work
If something on the car is already damaged, show us in the photos. We note the car's condition with you when it comes in. Keep the repair invoice with the car's records.
What to send us
You can add a rental to the same request. Tell us when the car is free and whether you can drop it off. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.
Driving while yours is in
Add a rental to the same request as the work. Pick the rental from our fleet; delivery is priced in the offer. Delivery starts at $75 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
Pricing, plainly
The same job can take more time on a car with more trim or detail. A quote lists what is included, so you can compare it fairly. Simple jobs cost less; we tell you if a smaller job would do.
Before you drop the car off
Point out anything you want us to pay special attention to. Take valuables and personal items out of the car before the work. Bring the claim number and your adjuster's details if the repair is a claim.
How long it takes
We call or write when the car is ready, and you collect it or we arrange the handover. We confirm how long the car will be with us when we confirm the price.
After the work
Rinse off winter salt regularly to protect paint and wheels. Park out of direct sun when you can to protect paint and interior.
Ready when you are
Send a request with the car and the work, and we reply with a price and a time.
Request rust repair
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Rust repair: the 1985 Saab 900
Can I rent a car while my 1985 Saab 900 is in for rust repair?
Yes. Rent from us while it is repaired: an insurance replacement rental if the repair is an insurance claim (ask your insurer what your policy pays a day), or at our usual rates. We deliver the car to you.
How do I book rust repair for my 1985 Saab 900?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.