1981 Saab 900 Specifications

Specifications

1979 1980 1981 1982 1984 1985 1986 1991 1992 1993 1994

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	1979 - 1994
Price :	$10,400-$15,100
Weight :	2580 lbs \| 1170.268 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1985 cc \| 121.1 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 5250 RPM
Torque :	119 Ft-Lbs (161 NM) @ 3500 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 90 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 78 mm.
Compression :	9.25:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Light Alloy

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	1985 cc \| 121.1 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :	160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 3500 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 90 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 78 mm.
Compression :	7.2:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Light Alloy
Bosch electronic port fuel injection

Transmission:
4 Manual Floor lever

Production Figures

Total Saab Production for 1981 :	66,392
1981 Saab 900

Handling

Recall

Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Manufacturer	SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Mfr Report Date	19800801
NHTSA Campaign ID	81V147000
Summary	THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT PERMANENT LUBRICATION IN THE BUCKLE/RELEASE MECHANISM OF THE TYPE 2 SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. THIS MAY CAUSE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS TO HAVE DIFFICULTY IN FULLY FASTENING SEAT BELTS, ALTHOUGH THEY MAY SEEM TO BE FULLY FASTENED.
Remedy	A SPECIAL WAX LUBRICANT WILL BE SPRAYED INTO THE BUCKLE RECEPTACLE SLOT TO REMEDY DEFECT AND PREVENT REOCCURANCE. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELT BUCKLE MECHANISM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS FALSE FEELING THAT THE SEAT BELT IS LATCHED CANINCREASE THE CHANCES OF INJURY DURING AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE TONGUE CAN POPOUT OF THE LATCH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.NOTE: UNTIL CORRECTIVE ACTION IS TAKEN, PULL UPWARD ON THE SEAT BELT AFTERFASTENING IT TO CHECK THAT IT IS SECURELY LATCHED.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer	SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Mfr Report Date	19800801
NHTSA Campaign ID	84V019000
Summary	POOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AT THE FUEL GAUGE TRANSMITTER MAY RESULT IN A STOPPAGE OF THE FUEL PUMP AND ENGINE STALLING. IN EXTREME CASES, FUEL VAPOR MAY LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK.
Remedy	THE FUEL GAUGE TRANSMITTER WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF DAMAGED.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH FUEL INJECTION.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL PUMP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: ENGINE STALLING OR LEAKING FUEL VAPORS COULD CAUSE ASAFETY HAZARD ON THE ROAD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT OR PERSONALINJURY.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1981 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$11,660
Avg. Home :	$96,240
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.25
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1981 Saab 900? A: The 1981 Saab 900 has a wheelbase size of 99.40 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1981 Saab 900? A: The 1981 Saab 900 has a length of 187.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1981 Saab 900? A: The 1981 Saab 900 has a width of 66.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1981 Saab 900 cost when new?A: The 1981 Saab 900 cost approximately $10,400 to $15,100 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1981 Saab 900? A: The 1981 Saab 900 was offered as a Hatchback, Sedan.

Q: How many vehicles did Saab produce in 1981? A: Saab produced 66,392 automobiles in 1981.

Q: What engines did the 1981 Saab 900 have? A: The 1981 Saab 900 had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1985 cc | 121.1 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 5250 RPM and 119 Ft-Lbs (161 NM) @ 3500 RPM

Turbocharged Inline 4 (1985 cc | 121.1 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 3500 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1981 Saab 900 have? A: The 1981 Saab 900 had a 4 speed Manual Floor lever gearbox.