1984 Saab 900

US · Compact Cars

The 1984 Saab 900 is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO), 2.0L 4-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO) CA model)
Transmission: Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

2.0L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO), 2.0L 4-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO) CA model)

Combined Economy

18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) combined

Transmission

Automatic, Manual

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO), 2.0L 4-cylinder (FFS) CA model), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (FFS,TRBO) CA model)
Displacement	2.0 L
Cylinders	4
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears	3 to 5

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)
Highway	20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Drivetrain, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

8 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 10, 2026.

85V036000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
THE ELECTRICAL CABLE BETWEEN THE STARTER AND THE ALTERNATOR CAN RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE FLUID PIPE ATTACHED TO THE LEFT INNER WHEELHOUSE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: RUBBING WILL EVENTUALLY DAMAGE THE CABLE INSULATION AND RESULT IN A…
Remedy: THE CABLE CONNECTION AT THE ALTERNATOR WILL BE ADJUSTED AND THE CABLE REPOSITIONED TO ELIMINATE RUBBING.
Reported April 2, 1985. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 25, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 25, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 25, 2026

Data verified: October 25, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

1985 Saab 900
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1984 Saab 900 have?

Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO) CA model). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1984 Saab 900?

Combined fuel economy is 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Are there recalls for the 1984 Saab 900?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 10, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.