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1990-1993 Saab 900/Turbo
Date Published: 11/23/08

1990-1993 Saab 900/Turbo
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$600 - 2,800

Class:
Premium Midsize Car
1990-1993 Saab 900/Turbo
Expert Rating Summary
Category
Saab 900S Rating
Performance 4
Fuel Economy 6
Ride Quality 6
Steering/Handling/Braking 6
Quietness 5
Controls/Materials 4
Interior Room 4
Room/Comfort (rear) 3
Cargo Capacity 4
Value within Class 3
Total Score: 45
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
Chart: One rating chart provided for a representative model
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1990-1993 Saab 900/Turbo Review
While the basic design for the 900 model of the early '90s was 20 years old, these cars aged well. Taking a look at the model lineup, both the base 900 and 900S came in 2-door hatchback and 4-door notchback formats, powered by a standard 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. The 128-horsepower engine came paired with either a 5-speed manual or 3-speed automatic transmission. Next in line were the three Turbo models in 2-door hatchback, 4-door notchback, and 2-door convertible configurations, plus the top-end Turbo SPG 3-door. All featured a turbocharged version of Saab's 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, also available with either a 5-speed manual or a 3-speed automatic gearbox. Features added in 1990 included antilock brakes, a driver-side airbag, and a new 18-gallon fuel tank.
Year to Year Changes
1991 Saab 900/Turbo: For 1991, Saab enlarges the 900's naturally aspirated engine and a drops the slow-selling 4-door Turbo model. The previous 2.0-liter engine is replaced with a 2.1-liter twin-cam unit, with horsepower increasing by 12, to 140. New front seats, similar to those in the more expensive Saab 9000 are added to both the 900 and 900S, as are rear-seat headrests.
1992 Saab 900/Turbo: Saab discontinues its top-line 900 Turbo SPG with its body flairs and rear spoiler. Otherwise, these premium sedans carry over with only subtle alterations.
1993 Saab 900/Turbo: Base hatchbacks and sedans shed last year's 900 tag and pick up the 900S designation. An all-new 900 would be ready for the '94 model year.
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