1987 Saab 9000Saab 9000 1987

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Crash Tests, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 1987 Saab 9000, manufacturered by Oy Saab Valmet Ab.
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Large Cars FIVE DOOR HATCHBACK.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
SaabYK1 YS3 Regular
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
16 - 18 MPG22 - 26 MPG423.19 - 493.72 g/mile
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 1987 Saab 9000?
     - The 1987 Saab 9000 has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 16 - 18 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 22 - 26 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 1987 Saab 9000?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 1987 Saab 9000 can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 1987 Saab 9000?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1987 Saab 9000 is $3000.
  • Where is the 1987 Saab 9000 produced?
     - The 1987 Saab 9000 is produced in, Finland.
  • Are there recalls for the 1987 Saab 9000?
     - There are 2 recall(s) for the 1987 Saab 9000, additional information is below.
  • How much does the 1987 Saab 9000 weigh?
     - The 1987 Saab 9000 is listed to weigh 1597 lbs.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls

  • Recall 23483 [USA]: This could cause overheating of the switch assembly withsmoke and possibly a fire in the center console area.

  • Recall 1990042 [Canada]: Electrical

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Recalls are also available on the Complaints page
NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details

  • Automatic 4-spd Front-Wheel Drive 9000

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsB202 (FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-5250
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 116.5283
    City mpg for fuel type 1,16
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index47045
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsB202 (FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)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 1,22
    Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet)24
    Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet)102
    Vehicle record id3478
    Model name (carline)9000
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 120.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 130.0
    EPA vehicle size classLarge 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 4-spd Front-Wheel Drive 9000

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsB202 (FFS,TRBO)
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-4500
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 115.6584
    City mpg for fuel type 1,17
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,19
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index47055
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsB202 (FFS,TRBO)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)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 1,24
    Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet)24
    Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet)102
    Vehicle record id3479
    Model name (carline)9000
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 121.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 133.0
    EPA vehicle size classLarge 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 turbochargedT
    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 9000

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsB202 (FFS,TRBO)
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsSIL
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 114.1671
    City mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,21
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index47050
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsB202 (FFS,TRBO)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)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
    Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet)24
    Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet)102
    Vehicle record id3480
    Model name (carline)9000
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 123.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 136.0
    EPA vehicle size classLarge 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 detailsSIL
    If t, this vehicle is turbochargedT
    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 9000

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsB202 (FFS)
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsSIL
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 114.8755
    City mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,20
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index47041
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsB202 (FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2700
    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
    Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet)24
    Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet)102
    Vehicle record id3481
    Model name (carline)9000
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 123.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 133.3333
    EPA vehicle size classLarge 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-3750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsSIL
    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 9000

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsB202 (FFS)
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsSIL
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 114.8755
    City mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,20
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index47040
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsB202 (FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2700
    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
    Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet)24
    Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet)102
    Vehicle record id3482
    Model name (carline)9000
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 123.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 133.3333
    EPA vehicle size classLarge 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-3750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsSIL
    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.

  • 2482035 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Backgroud information in diagnosing a driveability complaint or the check engine lamp coming on. *yc
  • 01/970731 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Adjustment of bearing tension. *tw
  • 364 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH: Recall 278 - overheating of back-up light switch- saab cars usa, inc has notified the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in certain 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 an
For a more detailed bulletin page, see the Complaints page
Known Recall Investigations

  • Passenger compartment fire investigation # EA95020

    There is no summary currently available

  • Passenger compartment fires investigation # PE95009

    There is no summary currently available

Recall investigations are also available on the Complaints page
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone19990831

Rear wheel wells rusted from inside, causing them to crack.From inside out, offering no support for rear axle which was real close to fallin gloose from car. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19970219

Transmission locked up, causing front axle to snap.

NoNoN NoneNone19960629

Large cracks in the rear wheel wells. *ak

NoFireN NoneNone19951229

Consumer was driving and car caught on fire call manufacturer said car was repaired under recall consumer has no knowledge of recall purchase car new . Tt *jb

NoNoN NoneNone

Vehicle stalled several times when engine was cold and operating at low speeds. *skd

For a complete list of all consumer complaints and OBD II codes, see the Complaints page

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