Model year guide

1986 Saab 900

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1986 Saab 900 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

1986 Saab 900 at a glance

Combined18–21 mpg

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

1986 Saab 900 MPG & running costs

Combined18–21 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,500
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd or Manual 5-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume110 cu ft
Cargo volume22 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 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 1986 Saab 900 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,500
Fuel only$17,500
Per mile$0.23

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.

1986 Saab 900 vehicles on record

Other Saab 900 model years

1986 Saab 900 — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1986 Saab 900 get?

The 1986 Saab 900 has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

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