1986 Saab 9000
US · Large Cars
The 1986 Saab 9000 is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (16-VALVE) (FFS,TRBO)
- Transmission
- 5-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (16-VALVE) (FFS,TRBO) | |
| Displacement | 2.0 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Manual | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| Gears | 5 | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 8, 2026.
90V001000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ABRASION ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT CARD IN THE COMBINATION NEUTRAL SAFETY/BACKUP LAMP SWITCH OPERATED BY THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR MAY CAUSE RESIDUE TO COLLECT IN ELECTRICAL AREA ON THE CIRCUIT CARD.
Remedy: ADD AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT, INCLUDING A RELAY, TO THE BACKUP LAMP CIRCUIT TO REDUCE THE CURRENT THAT CAN FLOW THROUGH THE COMBINATION SWITCH.
Reported November 2, 1990. View on NHTSA
86V143000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
THE WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BRACKET. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF A SHORT CIRCUIT DEVELOPS, IT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: AFFIX TWO RUBBER STRIPS TO THE VERTICAL EDGES OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BRACKET.
Reported October 27, 1986. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: October 24, 2026
Data verified: October 24, 2026
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
- 1987 Saab 9000
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder (B202 (FFS)), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (B202 (FFS,TRBO)) · FWD
21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 1986 Saab 9000 have?
2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged ((16-VALVE) (FFS,TRBO)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 1986 Saab 9000?
Combined fuel economy is 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 1986 Saab 9000 front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: FWD.
Are there recalls for the 1986 Saab 9000?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 8, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.