1981 Saab 900 Automatic
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 1981 Saab 900 Automatic is a 110-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 110 horsepower. It carries an EPA rating of 21 mpg combined.
The 900 measures 184.4 inches long on a 99.1-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Saab B201 I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 110 hp |
| Injection Type | Mechanical fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-Speed Automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 184.4 in |
| Width | 66.5 in |
| Height | 56.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.1 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Saab 900 Automatic 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 1981 Saab 900. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 29, 1984 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
POOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AT THE FUEL GAUGE TRANSMITTER MAY RESULT IN A STOPPAGE OF THE FUEL PUMP AND ENGINE STALLING. IN EXTREME CASES, FUEL VAPOR MAY LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK.
Remedy: THE FUEL GAUGE TRANSMITTER WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF DAMAGED.
NHTSA campaign 84V019000
Dec 8, 1981 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT
THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT PERMANENT LUBRICATION IN THE BUCKLE/RELEASE MECHANISM OF THE TYPE 2 SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. THIS MAY CAUSE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS TO HAVE DIFFICULTY IN FULLY FASTENING SEAT BELTS, ALTHOUGH THEY MAY SEEM TO BE FULLY FASTENED.
Remedy: A SPECIAL WAX LUBRICANT WILL BE SPRAYED INTO THE BUCKLE RECEPTACLE SLOT TO REMEDY DEFECT AND PREVENT REOCCURANCE. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 81V147000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1981 Saab 900
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1981 Saab 900 (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1981 SAAB 900. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.