1988 Saab 9000
US · Large Cars
The 1988 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 Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.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
- Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (B202) (FFS,TRBO), 2.0L 4-cylinder (B202) (FFS)
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (B202) (FFS,TRBO), 2.0L 4-cylinder (B202) (FFS) | |
| Displacement | 2.0 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual | |
| Gears | 4 to 5 | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
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 | 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 26 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Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity.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
4 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 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
89V191000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE ROUTING OF THE THROTTLE KICKDOWN CABLE COULD ALLOW CHAFING TO OCCUR BETWEEN THE CABLE AND ANY ONE OF THREE STEEL BRAKE FLUID LINES NEAR THE VALVE BLOCK OF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE UNIT.
Remedy: CHANGE CABLE ROUTING AND INSTALL NEW ATTACHMENT BRACKET TO PREVENT CHAFING.
Reported November 6, 1989. View on NHTSA
88V057000: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE BALL CHAIN BETWEEN THE CRUISE CONTROL VACUUM REGULATOR AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM MAY CATCH ON THE VACUUM REGULATOR ATTACHMENT CLIP.
Remedy: A PLASTIC CAP WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE VACUUM REGULATOR CLIP TO COVER THE OPENINGS.
Reported April 5, 1988. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 22, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: October 22, 2026
Data verified: October 23, 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
- 1987 Saab 9000
Gasoline
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) - 1989 Saab 9000
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 1988 Saab 9000 have?
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((B202) (FFS,TRBO)), 2.0L 4-cylinder ((B202) (FFS)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 1988 Saab 9000?
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.
Is the 1988 Saab 9000 front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: FWD.
Are there recalls for the 1988 Saab 9000?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 8, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.