1998 Saab 900

Trims and configurations

10 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

• 900S · 2.0L · FWD · 4-speed automatic
• 900S · 2.0L · FWD · 5-speed manual
• 900S · 2.0L · FWD · 5-speed manual
• 900S · 2.3L · FWD · 4-speed automatic
• 900S Convertible · 2.3L · FWD · 4-speed automatic
• 900S Convertible · 2.3L · FWD · 5-speed manual
• 900SE · 2.0L · FWD · 4-speed automatic
• 900SE · 2.0L · FWD · 5-speed manual
• 900SE Convertible · 2.0L · FWD · 4-speed automatic
• 900SE Convertible · 2.0L · FWD · 5-speed manual

Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 20, 2026.

• 01V222000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

  VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. STATIC ELECTRICITY CAN BUILD UP WITHIN THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE AND CREATE ENOUGH OF A CHARGE TO CAUSE AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. MOST OF THESE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENTS HAVE OCCURRED IN COOLER, DRY WEATHER, AND HAVE GENERALLY INCLUDED DUSTING OR WIPING OF THE DASHBOARD, STARTING THE CAR, OR CLOSING THE DOOR.

  Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE GROUNDING STRAP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 24, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE…

  Reported July 2, 2001. View on NHTSA

• 98V139000: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

  VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG ALERT LABEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

  Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ALERT LABEL TO BE INSTALLED ON THE VISIBLE SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SUN VISOR. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.

  Reported June 23, 1998. View on NHTSA

• 98V038000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

  VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPERLY AIMING THE HEADLIGHTING SYSTEM WERE OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

  Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT AIMING INSTRUCTIONS, AND DIRECTIONS FOR AFFIXING THESE INSERTS TO THE OWNER GUIDES. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, A DEALER CAN AFFIX THE INSERTS IN THEIR OWNER GUIDE FOR THEM.

  Reported February 24, 1998. View on NHTSA

Data sources

• EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 19, 2026 · US Government public data
• NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 19, 2026 · US Government public data

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

• Vehicle1997Gasoline
  1997 Saab 900

  Gasoline

  Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (B204L3 (FFS,TRBO)), 2.3L 4-cylinder (B234I3 (FFS)), 2.5L 6-cylinder (B258I3 (FFS)) · FWD
  21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)

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