1976 Saab 99 Specifications

Specifications

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1980

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

Transmission:
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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1976 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$1
Avg. Household Income :	$16,000
Avg. Home :	$43,400

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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.