What kind of issues does a 1989 Saab 900 have?
About a month ago I bought an ’89 SAAB 900 that had hard starting and stalling issues. To help clarify things, I’ll describe those issues. First, the hard starting. To start the car, it would require several cranking sessions of about 5 seconds or longer to turn over. Then, the stalling.
Is there a way to restore a Saab 900 Turbo?
The employees at Maptun were happy to help and took the chance to capture some of the Restoration process in this video. Owner of this bautiful Saab 900 Turbo has ambition of bringing the car back to it’s original condition and wanted Maptun to perform a restoration of the engine.
Is the fuel pump on the bottom of the Saab 900?
For what it’s worth, I did find an ’89 SAAB 900 n/a fuel pump and after checking eeuroparts.com, it appears that’s on the same compatibility list as my 900. It looks like it’s complete, except for possibly a fitting that’s on the bottom of the assembly.
How old was the Saab 99 when it was made?
But the 99 was already 10 years old: a replacement was vital, so Saab stretched the wheelbase, further improved the front suspension and crash protection, and launched the Saab 900 in ’78. Testers raved over its quality and integrity, its performance and refinement: by ’83, Saab led the world in turbocharged cars, having sold 100,000.
Is the Saab 900 Turbo a good car to buy?
With excellent build quality and engineering thoroughness, it shouldn’t be a scary classic to own or buy, but there are rusty and neglected examples out there and durability is very dependent on good maintenance and driving practice.
How often do you change the oil on a Saab 900 Turbo?
Oil-change intervals went up from 6000 miles to 10,000 on late versions, although many prefer to do it every 3-5000 miles; it blackens quickly due to the turbo’s high operating temperatures. It is wise, especially on non-intercooled cars, to let the engine tick over before shutting down.
About a month ago I bought an ’89 SAAB 900 that had hard starting and stalling issues. To help clarify things, I’ll describe those issues. First, the hard starting. To start the car, it would require several cranking sessions of about 5 seconds or longer to turn over. Then, the stalling.
For what it’s worth, I did find an ’89 SAAB 900 n/a fuel pump and after checking eeuroparts.com, it appears that’s on the same compatibility list as my 900. It looks like it’s complete, except for possibly a fitting that’s on the bottom of the assembly.
What was the marketing campaign for the Saab 900?
Saab’s 1980s marketing campaign for the 900 played to this crowd, with delightfully wink-wink, nudge-nudge copy: “Astound your friends. Confound your enemies. Buy a Saab,” reads one; “These Saabs may draw an occasional glance or two. (Or three.)” reads another.
When did the Saab Turbo 4 come out?
The turbo four was powerful (more so than the V6) and smooth, due to Saab’s special engine balance shafts. The three-door arrived in February 1994, followed by the convertible in September. There was a small upgrade for base model cars in February 1995 when colour-coded bumpers were added.
What makes a 1991 Saab 900 stall while driving?
1991 Saab 900 with 120,000 miles. While driving the engine just cuts out without any warning. The following parts have been replaced: throttle position switch, ignition module, fuel pump. The only code the Saab dealer can read is “mass air flow sensor – mixture too lean”.
What should I know before buying a Saab 900?
Due to the age of Saab 900s, buyers should be familiar with some of the common problems that exist for the cars. It is also important to obtain a vehicle history report on any car before buying. Buyers may also choose to take the car to a mechanic for a buyer’s inspection.
Where was the Saab 900C made in Finland?
The Valmet plant in Finland, referenced below under the 900c, also produced regular 900s, a total of 238,898 examples. The plant in Arlöv (now closed), near Malmö, also produced some 900s.
Saab’s 1980s marketing campaign for the 900 played to this crowd, with delightfully wink-wink, nudge-nudge copy: “Astound your friends. Confound your enemies. Buy a Saab,” reads one; “These Saabs may draw an occasional glance or two. (Or three.)” reads another.
Is the dream fantasy whip a Saab 900?
Yes, that is correct. My number-one tangerine dream fantasy whip is a now-defunct Swedish import known more for its oddball design than its performance. I love Saab 900s for all the same reasons as people who loved Saabs 900s during their heyday (1978-1993): they’re different.
When did the Saab 900 4 door saloon come out?
1981 saw the introduction of a four-door saloon. In 1982, the Saab 900 turbo-charged model was equipped with Saab’s Automatic Performance Control, which improved overall performance and provided a greater degree of control over the boost pressure.
With excellent build quality and engineering thoroughness, it shouldn’t be a scary classic to own or buy, but there are rusty and neglected examples out there and durability is very dependent on good maintenance and driving practice.
But the 99 was already 10 years old: a replacement was vital, so Saab stretched the wheelbase, further improved the front suspension and crash protection, and launched the Saab 900 in ’78. Testers raved over its quality and integrity, its performance and refinement: by ’83, Saab led the world in turbocharged cars, having sold 100,000.
When did the Saab 900 get anti lock brakes?
All 8 valve turbo engines were replaced by 16 valves in the late 1980s, and anti-lock brakes became standard in 1990.. From 1991 onwards, the classic generation Saab 900 had redesigned seats that had previously been sold on the company’s 9000 model.