Model year guide

1985 Saab 900

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1985 Saab 900 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

1985 Saab 900 at a glance

Combined17–21 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1985 Saab 900 MPG & running costs

Combined17–21 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway22 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,600
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd or Manual 5-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume87 cu ft
Cargo volume22 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1985 Saab 900 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,000
Fuel only$18,000
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1985 Saab 900 vehicles on record

Other Saab 900 model years

1985 Saab 900 — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1985 Saab 900 get?

The 1985 Saab 900 has U.S. EPA estimates of 17–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.