1980 Saab 900 Automatic Turbo
Unverified
All photo credits
- Photo: 1992 Saab 900 S Turbo 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1979 Saab 900 Turbo five-door in Aquamarine, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1988 Saab 900 Auto by Calreyn88, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Saab-900S by My dad, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Saab 900 interior by Herranderssvensson, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1980 Saab 900 Automatic Turbo is a 135-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 135 horsepower. It carries an EPA rating of 17 mpg combined.
The 900 measures 184.3 inches long on a 99.1-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Saab B Turbo I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 135 hp |
| Injection Type | Mechanical fuel injection, turbocharged |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-Speed Automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 184.3 in |
| Width | 66.5 in |
| Height | 55.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.1 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1980 Saab 900 Automatic Turbo with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1980 Saab 900. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 14, 1983 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A PROBLEM RELATING TO THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET ATTACHMENT COULD CAUSE LEAKING OF TRANSMISSION OIL. TRANSMISSION COULD LOCK UP DUE TO LACK OF PROPER OIL LUBRICATION.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET WITH ONE THAT ATTACHES TO THE SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL COVER GASKET WILL ALSO BE REPLACED, USING SCREWS INSTEAD OF STUDS.
NHTSA campaign 83V068000
Sep 23, 1980 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE MOUNTING COLLAR FOR THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP, SUBMERGED IN THE FUEL, COULD PARTIALLY DETACH FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK AND CAUSE A FUEL LEAK.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP SUPPORT AND REMOUNT THE PUMP AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 80V123000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1980 SAAB 900. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.