These are standard specifications for the 1976 Saab 99, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Floor lever
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1969 - 1984 |
| Body Designer : | Sixten Sason |
| Price : | $6,295-$6,795 |
| Weight : | 2480 lbs | 1124.909 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1985 cc | 121.1 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 115 BHP (84.64 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 123 Ft-Lbs (167 NM) @ 3500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 90 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 78 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.7:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Light Alloy |
| Bosch electronic port fuel injection | |
4 Manual Floor lever
Production Figures
| Total Saab Production for 1976 : | 95,927 |
| 99 Production (1969-1984) : | 588,643 |
| 1976 Saab 99 | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 76V208000 |
| Notes | SAAB SCANIA CAMPAIGN NO M-05.POSSIBILITY THAT BRAKE DRAWROD PIVOT PINS WILLFAIL TO REMAIN IN PLACE IF BRAKES ARE APPLIED EXTREMELY HARD DUE TO DESIGN OFINTEGRAL RETENTION CLIP.IF THIS SHOULD HAPPEN, THE PIVOT PIN WOULD BE FREE TOWORK LOOSE, AND FALL OUT WITHOUT WARNING, RENDERING FOOT BRAKE INOPERATIVE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING REDESIGNED INTEGRAL CLIP TO PRECLUDEPIVOT PIN FALLING OUT).PASSENGER VEHICLE. |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 76V161000 |
| Notes | SAAB SCANIA CAMPAIGN NO M-12.99 MODELS0 GL TWO-DOOR, EMS, GL WAGONBACKINCLUDED.POSSIBILITY THAT DOOR SILL PLATE ON EITHER OR BOTH SIDES MAY HAVEBEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED ON ASSEMBLY LINE IN SUCH A MANNER THAT SEAT BELTMATERIAL MAY BE PINCHED UNDER EDGE OF DOOR SILL PLATE.IF THIS CONDITIONEXISTS AND AFTER SOME TIME WITH REPEATED USAGE, THE BELT MAY BECOME FRAYED ANDWEAKENED AT THE POINT OF CONTACT.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING BELTAND CORRECTING SILL PLATES WHERE NECESSARY). |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 76V011000 |
| Notes | SAAB CAMPAIGN NO M-02.POSSIBILITY OF ICE ACCUMULATION IN THROTTLE HOUSINGWHEN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 20 F DUE TO ROUTING OF CRANKCASE VENTILATIONSYSTEM BYPASS HOSE.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE ICE BUILD-UP CAN IMPEDE THETHROTTLE CLOSING WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED.RESULTING IN POSSIBLELOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REROUTING BYPASS HOSE ANDPLUGGING THE ORIGINAL HOSE FITTING IN THROTTLE HOUSING). |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 75V215000 |
| Notes | SAAB CAMPAIGN NO N/A.POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR FROM HOUSING OFPRESSURIZED FUEL ACCUMULATOR IN THE FUEL LINE CONTINUOUS INJECTION SYSTEM.IFTHIS CONDITION OCCURS THE LOCATION OF ACCUMULATOR IS SUCH THAT FUEL COULDCONTACT THE TAILPIPE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING UNITS WHERENECESSARY). |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19740801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 79V206000 |
| Summary | UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS SUCH AS AMBIENT HUMIDITY AND VEHICLE PRE-CONDITIONING BY REPEATED COLD START, AND SHORT TRIP DRIVING CYCLES IN COMBINATION WITH SUB-ZERO TEMPERATURES, THERE EXISTS THE POSSIBILITY FOR ICE TO FORM IN THE THROTTLE HOUSING AND TEMPORARILY IMPEDE FULL CLOSURE OF THE THROTTLE PLATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED. THIS ICE BUILD-UP IN THE THROTTLE HOUSING MAY CAUSE HESITATION IN VEHICLE DECELERATION AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. |
| Remedy | THE DEALER WILL MODIFY THE ENGINE INTAKE SYSTEM TO FURTHER IMPROVE PREHEATING OF INCOMING AIR IN COLD WEATHER. THIS WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE HOUSING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19750801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 78V001000 |
| Summary | THE FUEL LINE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN A WAY SUCH THAT THE AXLE COULD CONTACT THE LINE AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE LINE TO RUPTURE, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK TO THE GROUND. |
| Remedy | THE DEALER WILL REMOVE THE HOSE BETWEEN THE RETURN CHECK VALVE AND FUEL TANK AND INSTALL A LONGER HOSE OF A PREFORMED SHAPE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE IS A FIRE HAZARD AND IF AN IGNITION SOURCEIS PRESENT, A FIRE WILL OCCUR. PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE COULDRESULT.NOTE: THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO PREVENT THE REAR SUSPENSIONFROM BOTTOMING AND THE FUEL LINE FROM RUPTURING: (1) AVOID DRIVING WITH FULLLOAD IN THE TRUNK AND MORE THAN THREE ADULT PASSENGERS, 2) AVOID DRIVING OVERROUGH ROADS AND DRIVE ONLY AT MODERATE SPEEDS, (3) CHECK REAR TIRES TO ENSUREPROPER INFLATION, (4) DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE IF ANY LEAKING FUEL ISDETECTED. |
Data updated June 2024
1976 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $16,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $43,400 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1976 Saab 99?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1976 Saab 99? A: The 1976 Saab 99 has a wheelbase size of 97.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1976 Saab 99? A: The 1976 Saab 99 has a length of 175.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1976 Saab 99? A: The 1976 Saab 99 has a width of 66.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1976 Saab 99 cost when new?A: The 1976 Saab 99 cost approximately $6,295 to $6,795 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1976 Saab 99? A: The 1976 Saab 99 was offered as a Hatchback, Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Saab produce in 1976? A: Saab produced 95,927 automobiles in 1976.Q: How many 99 were produced? A: Saab produced 588,643 examples of the 99 from 1969 to 1984.Q: What engine did the 1976 Saab 99 have? A: The engine powering the 1976 Saab 99 was a Inline 4 (1985 cc | 121.1 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 115 BHP (84.64 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 123 Ft-Lbs (167 NM) @ 3500 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1976 Saab 99 have? A: The 1976 Saab 99 had a 4 speed Manual Floor lever gearbox.