1983 Saab 900 5-Speed Manual Turbo
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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 1983 Saab 900 5-Speed Manual Turbo is a 135-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $16,510 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 135 horsepower. It carries an EPA rating of 21 mpg combined.
The 900 measures 184.3 inches long on a 99.1-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $16,510 ($53,873 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Saab B201 Turbo I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 135 hp |
| Injection Type | Mechanical fuel injection, turbocharged |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 184.3 in |
| Width | 66.5 in |
| Height | 55.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.1 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1983 Saab 900 5-Speed Manual 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
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1983 Saab 900. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 6, 1984 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THE ELECTRICAL CABLE BETWEEN THE STARTER AND THE ALTERNATOR MAY RUB AGAINST A BRAKE LINE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE WHEEL WELL ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: THE CABLE CONNECTION AT THE ALTERNATOR WILL BE ADJUSTED AND THE CABLE WILL BE RELOCATED SO IT DOES NOT CHAFE. ANY DAMAGE TO THE CABLE WILL BE REPAIRED.
NHTSA campaign 84V012000
2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1983 Saab 900
Owner Complaints
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1983 Saab 900 (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 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 1983 SAAB 900. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.