Saab 900 1988
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Crash Tests, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1988 Saab 900, manufacturered by Oy Saab Valmet Ab.
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Compact Cars Convertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar).
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| Saab | YK1 YS3 | Regular |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 17 - 19 MPG | 20 - 25 MPG | 423.19 - 493.72 g/mile |
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Sub-models: - 900 Convertible -
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the MPG of a 1988 Saab 900?
- The 1988 Saab 900 has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 17 - 19 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 20 - 25 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1988 Saab 900?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1988 Saab 900 can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1988 Saab 900?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1988 Saab 900 is $3000.
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Where is the 1988 Saab 900 produced?
- The 1988 Saab 900 is produced in, Finland.
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Are there recalls for the 1988 Saab 900?
- There are 3 recall(s) for the 1988 Saab 900, additional information is below.
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How much does the 1988 Saab 900 weigh?
- The 1988 Saab 900 is listed to weigh 1515 lbs.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 27178 [USA]: This could cause a short circuit; the resulting heatbuildup could cause smoke or a fire in the passenger compartment.
Recall 26346 [USA]: If more than one of the three bolts should fail, lowerfront control arm could come loose leading to loss of directional control of afront wheel.
Recall 1989008 [Canada]: Electrical
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive 900
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (B202) (FFS) Transmission Automatic 3-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -5250 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 16.5283 City mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 47025 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (B202) (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3000 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet) 22 Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet) 88 Vehicle record id 4498 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 14 Model name (carline) 900 Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 89 Transmission Automatic 3-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 21.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 27.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -5250 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive 900
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (B201) (FFS) Transmission Automatic 3-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -5250 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 16.5283 City mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 47015 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (B201) (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3000 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet) 22 Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet) 88 Vehicle record id 4499 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 14 Model name (carline) 900 Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 89 Transmission Automatic 3-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 21.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 28.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -5250 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive 900
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (B202) (FFS,TRBO) Transmission Automatic 3-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4500 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 15.6584 City mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 47035 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (B202) (FFS,TRBO) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2850 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet) 22 Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet) 88 Vehicle record id 4500 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 14 Model name (carline) 900 Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 89 Transmission Automatic 3-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 22.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 29.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4500 If t, this vehicle is turbocharged T Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive 900
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (B202) (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 47020 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (B202) (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2550 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet) 22 Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet) 88 Vehicle record id 4501 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 14 Model name (carline) 900 Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 89 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 24.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 35.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive 900
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (B202) (FFS,TRBO) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 47031 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (B202) (FFS,TRBO) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet) 22 Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet) 88 Vehicle record id 4502 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 14 Model name (carline) 900 Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 89 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 23.3333 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 34.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL If t, this vehicle is turbocharged T Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive 900
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (B202) (FFS,TRBO) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 47030 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (B202) (FFS,TRBO) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2550 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet) 22 Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet) 88 Vehicle record id 4503 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 14 Model name (carline) 900 Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 89 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 24.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 35.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL If t, this vehicle is turbocharged T Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive 900
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (B201) (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 47010 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (B201) (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2550 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet) 22 Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet) 88 Vehicle record id 4504 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 14 Model name (carline) 900 Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 89 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 23.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 35.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive 900 Convertible
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (B202) (FFS,TRBO) Transmission Automatic 3-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4500 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 15.6584 City mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 47036 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (B202) (FFS,TRBO) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2850 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Vehicle record id 4321 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 10 Model name (carline) 900 Convertible Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 76 Transmission Automatic 3-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 22.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 28.0 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4500 If t, this vehicle is turbocharged T Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive 900 Convertible
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (B202) (FFS,TRBO) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 47032 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (B202) (FFS,TRBO) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2550 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Vehicle record id 4322 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 10 Model name (carline) 900 Convertible Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 76 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 23.3333 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 34.0 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL If t, this vehicle is turbocharged T Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 234 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE: Information on installing larger fuel system non-return valves. *tt
Known Recall Investigations
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | No | N | None | None | 20010104 |
Front left control arm broke pulling out of driveway causing loss of steering control, wheel to fall off and causing damage to shock, wheel bearing and c.V. Joint. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 20001103 |
Driver's seat anchoring bracket which attaches to seat base broke away from the attachment bolt. Odometer became inoperable and this seems to be the case on most pre-1990 models as stated by mechanic who specializes in saab repairs. Mechanic states that this issue involves the gearing mechanism within the odometer.
| No | No | N | None | None | 19980530 |
Motorized seat belts are defective. Sometimes they don't engage, sometimes they don't release. This is a serious safety issue, and i feel the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs. *ak.
| Crash | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 19960703 |
Sudden acceleration, causing accident/injury.
| No | No | N | None | None | 19960330 |
Premature wear of ring & pinion gear; also, premature wear of front brake rotors; cruise control failure, causing vehicle to surge and cooling fan/thermostat failure. *ak
| No | Fire | N | None | None | 19950830 |
Engine motor mounts broke, causing a fire, in for repairs twice. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 19950211 |
Location of defroster vents prevent windshield from defrosting entirely. *skd
| No | No | N | None | None | 19941231 |
Intermittent stalling, also vehicle won't start. *skd
| No | No | N | None | None | 19901213 |
Speedometer keeps breaking; replaced six times within 6 years; does not give accurate readings; unsafe driving. Tt
Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
|---|---|---|---|
| YS3AT76L0J7005710 | 1988 | 900 | NYSTAD, FINLAND |
| YS3AD75L9J7021869 | 1988 | 900 | NYSTAD, FINLAND |
| YS3AT76L8J7003865 | 1988 | 900 | NYSTAD, FINLAND |
| YS3AD76L0J7029793 | 1988 | 900 | NYSTAD, FINLAND |
| YS3AT76L3J7040614 | 1988 | 900 | NYSTAD, FINLAND |
| YS3AB35J2J7017854 | 1988 | 900 | NYSTAD, FINLAND |
| YS3AB35J5J7006279 | 1988 | 900 | NYSTAD, FINLAND |
| YS3AD75L2J7038707 | 1988 | 900 | NYSTAD, FINLAND |
| YS3AD25L3J7021949 | 1988 | 900 | NYSTAD, FINLAND |
| YS3AU76L0J7029793 | 1988 | 900 | NYSTAD, FINLAND |
| YS3A476L0J7029793 | 1988 | 900 | NYSTAD, FINLAND |
| YS3AM75L9J7021869 | 1988 | 900 | NYSTAD, FINLAND |
| YS3AU75L9J7021869 | 1988 | 900 | NYSTAD, FINLAND |