Saab 900 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Saab 900 model year from 1984 to 1998 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the 900 has been offered with 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl, 2.1L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1998 (up to 22 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Saab 900 fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
1998 19–22 MPG 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl — —
1997 19–21 MPG 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl — —
1996 18–21 MPG 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl — —
1995 19–21 MPG 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl — —
1994 19–21 MPG 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl — —
1993 18–21 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.1L 4-cyl — —
1992 17–21 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.1L 4-cyl — —
1991 17–22 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.1L 4-cyl — —
1990 17–22 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl — —
1989 18–22 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl — —
1988 18–21 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl — —
1987 18–21 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl — —
1986 18–21 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl — —
1985 17–21 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl — —
1984 18–21 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl — —

1998 Saab 900: engines & MPG

The 1998 900 was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
900S Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 26 22 MPG
900S 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 26 22 MPG
900SE 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 25 21 MPG
900S 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 24 21 MPG
900SE Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 25 21 MPG
900S Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 24 20 MPG
900S 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 24 20 MPG
900SE Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 23 19 MPG
900SE 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 23 19 MPG
900S 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 23 19 MPG

1997 Saab 900: engines & MPG

The 1997 900 was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
900 Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 26 21 MPG
900 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 26 21 MPG
900 Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 25 20 MPG
900 Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 25 20 MPG
900 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 25 20 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 25 20 MPG
900 Convertible 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 23 19 MPG
900 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 23 19 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 24 19 MPG
900 Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 24 19 MPG

1996 Saab 900: engines & MPG

The 1996 900 was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
900 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 26 21 MPG
900 Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 26 21 MPG
900 Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 25 20 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 25 20 MPG
900 Convertible 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 23 19 MPG
900 Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 25 19 MPG
900 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 23 19 MPG
900 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 25 19 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 23 18 MPG
900 Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 23 18 MPG

1995 Saab 900: engines & MPG

The 1995 900 was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
900 Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 26 21 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 26 21 MPG
900 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 26 21 MPG
900 Convertible 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 24 20 MPG
900 Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 26 20 MPG
900 Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 24 20 MPG
900 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 24 20 MPG
900 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 26 20 MPG
900 Convertible 2.5L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 16 23 19 MPG
900 2.5L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 16 23 19 MPG

1994 Saab 900: engines & MPG

The 1994 900 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
900 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 26 21 MPG
900 2.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 23 19 MPG
900 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 24 19 MPG
900 2.5L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 16 23 19 MPG

1993 Saab 900: engines & MPG

The 1993 900 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.1L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
900 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 18 25 21 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 26 21 MPG
900 2.1L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 24 20 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 17 21 18 MPG
900 2.1L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 16 20 18 MPG

1992 Saab 900: engines & MPG

The 1992 900 was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.1L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
900 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 26 21 MPG
900 2.1L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 24 20 MPG
900 Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 24 20 MPG
900 Convertible 2.1L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 24 20 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 17 21 19 MPG
900 2.1L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 17 21 19 MPG
900 Convertible 2.1L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 16 20 18 MPG
900 Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 16 20 17 MPG

1991 Saab 900: engines & MPG

The 1991 900 was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.1L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
900 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 26 22 MPG
900 Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 24 21 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 18 26 21 MPG
900 2.1L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 24 20 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 17 22 19 MPG
900 2.1L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 17 20 18 MPG
900 Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 16 20 17 MPG

1990 Saab 900: engines & MPG

The 1990 900 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
900 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 26 22 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 18 26 21 MPG
900 Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 26 21 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 17 22 19 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 17 20 18 MPG
900 Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 16 20 17 MPG

1989 Saab 900: engines & MPG

The 1989 900 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
900 Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 26 22 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 26 22 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 19 26 21 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 17 22 19 MPG
900 Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 16 20 18 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 17 20 18 MPG

1988 Saab 900: engines & MPG

The 1988 900 was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
900 Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 24 21 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 25 21 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 25 21 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 19 24 21 MPG
900 Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 18 20 19 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 18 21 19 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 17 20 18 MPG

1987 Saab 900: engines & MPG

The 1987 900 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
900 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 24 21 MPG
900 Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 24 20 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 24 20 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 18 24 20 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 17 20 18 MPG
900 Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 16 19 18 MPG

1986 Saab 900: engines & MPG

The 1986 900 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
900 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 26 21 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 24 20 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 22 19 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 17 21 18 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 16 20 18 MPG

1985 Saab 900: engines & MPG

The 1985 900 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
900 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 26 21 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 23 19 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 16 21 18 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 16 19 17 MPG

1984 Saab 900: engines & MPG

The 1984 900 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
900 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 26 21 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 24 20 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 16 20 18 MPG
900 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 17 21 18 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Saab 900 get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the 900 range from 21 to 22 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1998 model year.

What engines does the 1998 Saab 900 have?

The 1998 900 was EPA-rated with 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl engines — see the 1998 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Saab 900 require premium gas?

Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of August 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Saab 900 EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/saab/900.

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