Original fuel tank made of plastic leaked from the bottom due to a hole. Dealership replaced the fuel tank, which also started to leak sometimes in a different location. Manufacturer had no answer as to the cause of the leak.
The worst 1993 Saab 900 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Electrical2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Audio system fires
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SQ98006
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Saab 900 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1993 Saab 900 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 17-18 | 21-26 | 18-21 |
| 2.1L 4‑cyl | FWD | 16-18 | 20-24 | 18-20 |
What 1993 Saab 900 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Early transmission replacement - first gear pops out constantly.
While driving vehicle made three jumps and accelerated down a hill, with no brakes and clutch would not shift down. Also, cruise control was not on. Emergency brake was put on and made vehicle stop. Dealer contacted, and cannot remedy the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Driving at a speed of 40mph, impact 12:00 position, hit a wall, the driver's side airbag did not deploy.
Brakes failed.
Notice smoke coming from engine department, resulted in fire total lost. Tt
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Questions about the 1993 Saab 900
Is the 1993 Saab 900 reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1993 Saab 900, fewer than a typical 900 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Saab 900?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 1993 Saab 900 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Saab 900 have the most electrical problems?
The Saab 900 model years with the most electrical complaints are 1995 (19 complaints) and 1996 (11 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1993 Saab 900 get?
Official estimates for the 1993 Saab 900 range from 18 to 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 17-18 city and 21-26 highway.
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