Representative photoTowing for a 1989 Saab 900
Towing for the 1989 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
- 10.7 to 13.1 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 1989 Saab 900 for towing
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
1989 Saab 900: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 |
| 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) | 623 L (22 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 | US$3,050 | US$3,900 | US$3,625 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,318 | $3,318 | $3,920 | $3,968 | $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 1989 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 22 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (5), seat belts (5) and electrical system (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89V104000 | 1989-06-27 | visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system | UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A REVERSE CURRENT MIGHT FLOW THROUGH A WIRE CABLE BETWEEN THE AIR RECIRCULATION SWITCH AND A MICROSWITCH. |
| 88V185000 | 1988-11-28 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | FUEL FILTER MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION CONCERNING LEAKAGE CRITERIA DUE TO LOW TEMPERATURE DURING THE GLUING PROCESS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Towing for the 1989 Saab 900
Need a tow for the 1989 Saab 900? We arrange it with a trusted shop; the work is never done by CarmaCars. If the car is blocking traffic, stay safe first and call for help.
Your 900 and the shop
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. If you have the service history of your 900, have it ready for the shop. The powertrain to know here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive.
What we arrange
Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. You agree everything with the shop before work begins.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
Add a rental to the same request as the repair. We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. Your offer shows the delivery fee if you want the car brought to you.
Car care, briefly
Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Check that all lights work every few weeks.
Talking to the shop
If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate.
Ready when you are
Start with the car, the job and your location.
Request towing
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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