Saab 900 I (facelift 1987) 2.0 Turbo (140 Hp)


Overall Rating

7.9 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 3.8 / 5
Value 4.2 / 5
Performance 3.7 / 5
Comfort 4.0 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Saab 900:

The Saab 900 is a mid-sized automobile produced by Swedish manufacturer Saab from 1978 until 1998 in two generations: the first from 1978 to 1994, and the second from 1994 to 1998.
The first-generation car was based on the Saab 99 chassis, though with a longer front end to meet U. S. frontal crash regulations and to make room for the turbo-charged engines, air conditioning and other equipment that was not available in the early days of the 99 model. The 900 was produced in 2- and 4-door sedan, and 3- and 5-door hatchback configurations and, from 1986, as a cabriolet model. There were single- and twin-Zenith carburettor; fuel injected, and turbocharged engines, including Full Pressure Turbo and, in European models during the early 1990s, Low Pressure Turbos....(Read more on Wikipedia)

I (facelift 1987) Overview:

Saab 900 (I (facelift 1987)). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

2.0 Turbo (140 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 4 stars

Performance Verdict

A strong performer with good turbocharged torque, providing brisk acceleration and confident overtaking capabilities.

Fuel Economy

Specific fuel data is missing, but expect competitive economy for a manual turbo engine of its power output.

Best Use Case: Highway cruising / Enthusiast driving

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Distinctive, timeless design and unique styling
  • • Excellent build quality and robust construction
  • • Spacious and practical interior with large boot
  • • Comfortable ride, especially on long journeys
  • • Good safety features for its era
  • • Strong turbocharged engine options

Cons:

  • • Fuel economy can be high, especially with automatic transmissions
  • • Some parts can be difficult or expensive to source now
  • • Older automatic transmissions can feel sluggish
  • • Rust can be an issue on neglected examples
  • • Steering feel can be somewhat vague

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I Combi Coupe: 1986 - 1986).

General:
Brand:Saab
Model:900
Generation:I (facelift 1987)
Modification (Engine):2.0 Turbo (140 Hp)
Start of production:1987
End of production:1991
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:140 Hp
Engine Model/Code:B201 [Same engine] More details about the engine B201
Engine aspiration:Turbocharger
Engine oil capacity:3.8 l
Coolant:10 l
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)

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