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1986 Saab 9000

US · Large Cars

The 1986 Saab 9000 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 Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.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
2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (16-VALVE) (FFS,TRBO)
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
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 turbocharged (16-VALVE) (FFS,TRBO)
Combined Economy
21 MPG US (11.2 L/100 km) · EPA
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5-speed manual
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (16-VALVE) (FFS,TRBO)
Displacement2.0 L
Cylinders4
AspirationTurbocharged
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionManual
Gears5
DrivetrainFWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)
City19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)
Highway26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity.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

Trims and configurations

1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 8, 2026.

  • 90V001000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

    ABRASION ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT CARD IN THE COMBINATION NEUTRAL SAFETY/BACKUP LAMP SWITCH OPERATED BY THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR MAY CAUSE RESIDUE TO COLLECT IN ELECTRICAL AREA ON THE CIRCUIT CARD.

    Remedy: ADD AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT, INCLUDING A RELAY, TO THE BACKUP LAMP CIRCUIT TO REDUCE THE CURRENT THAT CAN FLOW THROUGH THE COMBINATION SWITCH.

    Reported November 2, 1990. View on NHTSA

  • 86V143000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

    THE WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BRACKET. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF A SHORT CIRCUIT DEVELOPS, IT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

    Remedy: AFFIX TWO RUBBER STRIPS TO THE VERTICAL EDGES OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BRACKET.

    Reported October 27, 1986. View on NHTSA

Data sources

Source checked: October 24, 2026

Data verified: October 24, 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

  • Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder (B202 (FFS)), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (B202 (FFS,TRBO)) · FWD
    21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1986 Saab 9000 have?

2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((16-VALVE) (FFS,TRBO)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1986 Saab 9000?

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

Is the 1986 Saab 9000 front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 1986 Saab 9000?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 8, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.