How many miles can you get out of a Saab?
Generally speaking, 100,000 is probably considered medium-ish miles, with 150,000 to 200,000 being high miles. I’d say that for pretty much any car though. They may be resilient but not immune!
When did the Saab 900 convertible come out?
One of the most notable additions to the original Saab 900 series came in 1986 with production of a convertible model. These cars were designed on the three-door hatchback version of the basic Saab 900 and had a 16 valve turbocharged engine.
What kind of Turbo does a Saab 900 SPG have?
This was the Motorsports group of BMW or Special Vehicles Team from Ford – but in a distinctly Swedish package. The 900 SPG blended all of the famous quirks of the Saab brand with legitimate performance courtesy of the company’s liberal use of turbocharging.
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.
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.
One of the most notable additions to the original Saab 900 series came in 1986 with production of a convertible model. These cars were designed on the three-door hatchback version of the basic Saab 900 and had a 16 valve turbocharged engine.
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.
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.
When to replace timing chain on Saab 900?
The timing chain should be replaced at about 125,000 miles, in situ on 16v; it’s officially an engine-out job on an 8v, but apparently there are ways… Turbos can last 200,000 miles: blue exhaust smoke when revved, or rattling, reveals one on the way out. Wastegate can stick shut, overboosting engine. Bosch injection is reliable.