1980 Saab 99 GL 2-Door Sedan
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- Photo: 1974 Saab 99 EMS (US-spec), front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Classic Days 2019, Berlin (CDB90054) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1969-SAAB99 by Liftarn, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1983 Saab 99 GL 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1974 Saab 99 EMS (US-spec), interior by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1980 Saab 99 GL 2-Door Sedan is a 2.0-liter inline-4 sedan with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $7,995 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It carries an EPA rating of 21 mpg combined.
The 99 measures 170.9 inches long on a 97.4-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $7,995 ($31,534 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Saab B I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Injection Type | Mechanical fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 170.9 in |
| Width | 66 in |
| Height | 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.4 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1980 Saab 99 GL 2-Door Sedan 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
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1980 Saab 99. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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 99. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.