Saab 900 1990
Vehicle Details: Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1990 Saab 900, manufacturered by Oy Saab Valmet Ab.
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Compact Cars 5-door/4-door hatchback.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| Saab | YK1 YS3 | Regular |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 16 - 19 MPG | 20 - 26 MPG | 403.95 - 522.76 g/mile |
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Sub-models: - 900 Convertible -
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the MPG of a 1990 Saab 900?
- The 1990 Saab 900 has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 16 - 19 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 20 - 26 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1990 Saab 900?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1990 Saab 900 can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1990 Saab 900?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1990 Saab 900 is $2850.
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Where is the 1990 Saab 900 produced?
- The 1990 Saab 900 is produced in Nystad, Finland.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive 900
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS,TRBO) Transmission Automatic 3-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). 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, 17 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 47025 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS,TRBO) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2850 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet) 22 Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet) 88 Vehicle record id 6747 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 14 Model name (carline) 900 Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 89 Transmission Automatic 3-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 21.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 30.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). 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 Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive 900
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 3-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -5250 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 16.5283 City mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 47015 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 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 6748 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 14 Model name (carline) 900 Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y 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 ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -5250 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive 900
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS,TRBO) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). 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, 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 47021 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS,TRBO) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 26 Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet) 22 Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet) 88 Vehicle record id 6749 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 14 Model name (carline) 900 Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 89 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 23.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 36.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). 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 (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -2500 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 13.5232 City mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 47010 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2450 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, 26 Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet) 22 Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet) 88 Vehicle record id 6750 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 14 Model name (carline) 900 Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y 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 36.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -2500 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive 900
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS,TRBO) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -2500 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 13.5232 City mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 22 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 (FFS,TRBO) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2450 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 26 Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet) 22 Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet) 88 Vehicle record id 6751 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 14 Model name (carline) 900 Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 89 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 24.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 37.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -2500 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 (FFS,TRBO) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 47023 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS,TRBO) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 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, 26 Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet) 22 Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet) 88 Vehicle record id 6752 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 22.2222 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 36.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL If t, this vehicle is turbocharged T Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive 900 Convertible
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS,TRBO) Transmission Automatic 3-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6250 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 17.5006 City mpg for fuel type 1, 16 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 47026 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS,TRBO) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3200 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Vehicle record id 6591 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 10 Model name (carline) 900 Convertible Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 76 Transmission Automatic 3-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 20.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 27.0 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6250 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 (FFS,TRBO) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 47022 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS,TRBO) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 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, 26 Vehicle record id 6592 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 36.0 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
Fuel pump fails/tank leaks investigation # EA94011
There is no summary currently available
NHTSA decoded information from VIN
138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Additional Error Text | The error positions are indicated by ! in Suggested VIN. In the Possible values section, each pair of parenthesis indicate information about each error position in VIN . The Numeric value before the : indicates the position in error and the values after the : indicate the possible values that are allowed in this position Unused position(s): 5,8; |
| Body Class | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback |
| Doors | 3 |
| Error Code | 5,14 |
| Error Text | 5 - VIN has errors in few positions; 14 - Unable to provide information for some of the characters in the VIN, based on the manufacturer submission. |
| Make | SAAB |
| MakeID | 572 |
| Manufacturer | SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufacturer Id | 1137 |
| Model | 900 |
| ModelID | 10049 |
| Model Year | 1990 |
| NCSA Body Type | 3-door/2-door hatchback |
| NCSA Make | Saab |
| NCSA Model | 99/99E/900 |
| Plant Company Name | SAAB 900 line |
| Plant Country | FINLAND |
| Plant State | NYSTAD |
| Possible Values | (5:JKL)(8:BDELMRT) |
| SuggestedVIN | YS3A!35!7L7001314 |
| Transmission Speeds | 5 |
| Transmission Style | Manual/Standard |
| VIN | YS3AB35J7L7001314 |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| Crash | No | N | None | None | 20030103 |
Att: nhtsa i have a 90 turbo conv and while driving my lower a-arm broke where the weld is. I have heard this to be a problem with 900's that have over 100,000 miles on them but have found no recalls. I was doing 65 mph at the time it broke but if this had been someone else or if i had been going faster you could have lost control of the vehicle, luckily i was able to pull over with minor damage. This failure did not happen in reverse as most people claim.........It happened while moving forward at 65 mph.........This is my concern. If the arm fatigues at the weld stress point and breaks while backing up just imagine how bad the crack must be before this happens. Since the load can't be as great on the arm as it is when at speed and turning this is a real problem that i will investigate further. I will post pic's as soon as i get it back from the shop. I sent this e-mail to saab customer relations and i'm waiting for a response which i will forward. I also posted this on several saab websites. Please if anyone knows of safety recalls for this let me know, also if anyone knows who to contact to report this i would appreciate a contact since this could lead to someone getting hurt or even killed. Att: saab usa i posted this on saabnet.Com and have had several people with the same issue e-mail me. I'm also going to forward this to the nhtsa since i feel this is a potentially a serious problem that should be fixed with a recall. I have a moral obligation to inform others of this and will investigate this more to see if anyone has been seriously hurt or killed from this problem. Thanks frank 510-413-1663 [email protected]
| No | No | N | None | None | 19991130 |
When applying brakes in an emergency situation , vehicle will steer to the right, and lose total control. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 19980629 |
While driving experience sintermittent abs brake failure.
| Crash | No | N | None | None | 19980314 |
When the vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with an suv, both traveling at 35 mph, there was no deployment of the driver's side air bag. The saab has been totalled. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 19970922 |
While driving any speed, lost part of braking ability, brakes hard, vehicle pulls to side, intermittent problem, nearly caused a crash, according to dealer, abs solenoid failed, needs replacing. *ak
| Crash | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 19970914 |
Air bag did not deploy in a head-on 35mph crash. Both vehicles, traveling in opposite directions were both traveling at 35mph. Driver fractured sternum and the front end was forced back into the engine.
| Crash | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 19970531 |
The car was involved in a rearend collision and the driver's seatback fell back, injuring the driver. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 19960516 |
Vehicle veers to the left during brake application, probable cause, abs valve block failure. *ak
| No | Fire | N | None | None | 19960213 |
Engine compartment fire, unknown source of fire. Tt
Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
|---|---|---|---|
| YS3AC55D1L7004616 | 1990 | 900 | NYSTAD, FINLAND |
| YS3AC75DXL7024746 | 1990 | 900 | NYSTAD, FINLAND |
| YS3AL75L4L7007562 | 1990 | 900 | NYSTAD, FINLAND |
| YS3AL76L6L7002491 | 1990 | 900 | NYSTAD, FINLAND |
| YS3AB35J7L7001314 | 1990 | 900 | NYSTAD, FINLAND |
| YS3AB35J6L7028357 | 1990 | 900 | NYSTAD, FINLAND |
| YS3AL76L1L7007176 | 1990 | 900 | NYSTAD, FINLAND |
| YS3AC55D5L7006157 | 1990 | 900 | NYSTAD, FINLAND |
| YS3AD35L2L7011132 | 1990 | 900 | NYSTAD, FINLAND |
| YS3AD75L5L7022519 | 1990 | 900 | NYSTAD, FINLAND |
| YS3AK35D9L5004866 | 1990 | 900 | SCANIA, SWEDEN |
| YS3AL35L0L3001824 | 1990 | 900 | ARLOV SKÅNE, SWEDEN |
| YS3AL76L3LJ015537 | 1990 | 900 | , |
| YS3AD35L1L7024003 | 1990 | 900 | NYSTAD, FINLAND |
| YS3A355D1L7004616 | 1990 | 900 | NYSTAD, FINLAND |
| YS3AT55D1L7004616 | 1990 | 900 | NYSTAD, FINLAND |