Saab900

1 9 9 3

Balfamys Garage fSho~hamJ lfmlted

1201121 High Street
Sh oreham by Sea

Susse.x BN4 SOB

TeJephone ShoreJ'I.am by Sea
(02731452456

Innovation is our
tradition

he first Saab cars were designed by

Swedish aircraft engineers with little
regard for conventional car design. They
created overall designs ba~ed on func tional
aspects rathe r than fashion trends. These
men started a tradition of independent
thin ki ng at Saab. T his unusual way of approaching ca1 design has resulted in Saab's
technological edge and innovative taadition .

COl\'TEN'fS
Soab900 ................ .J
Ta:lmo/"8)' ........... . 1-1
Model ranuc ............ 20
Oprioru .................. 28
Fa<r$ .................... .32
Colours ..................35

Wkl'o cvt.ry enduvour t' made to ensure th~ .:ontent of thb brochu,.. relue1 dlreedy
to tho relevtnt UK pi'Oduct nn.:e. ccru in manufatturln& chlnltJ m~y occur, whick
cOOJid cffc-tt t.he lln111specification of cemdn modell. FuU dtuill should be connrmed
with your loclll Sub duler prior to pilr<hasq, Plc:ture.s fe:.turod whhln thiJ bi'OChure
m2)' ltlow un frued with optional e..tn e:quipmenl.

SAAB 900

Form and function

The curved w;nd.s.cre-en is an eX3mple of futlcdONJ design.

L.oc.ued wdlln front of the front ~ut oc-eup:.nu. it
reduces the risk o f he;ad injuries In a collision.

The 900 drivers seat Is oltcn mentioned .as one of the best in
the ~utomotive world. It lS ~usubae for both hef!h.t .1nd ~..
d.ne. for added c.omfort both front stau l.re heated.

n ~ world where all cat'> look th<' same,

the Saab900 is a major cxccption. As
the joumal Au tocar & Motcw points out:
"In a market dominated by the cll'ickn t and
lacd<'ss, the charactlrl'ul 900 st.1nds out."
The Saab900 is designed for people who
appreciate the drhing <'Xpcri1ncc. But who
says that means you ha\'e to compromise on
\'('r,;;niHt\
. or safct1?
.
Instead of tarting with an ordinary
shape, building a car 10 >atisfy the broadest
tastes, Saab's engineer> do tlw o pposit e:
l'o nn is governed by fu nction. T hi s basic
design philosophy can lw traccd in details
such as the low , reccs'<:d oills that an protected fiom mad din and make ,1cccss to
the c.u- eas ier. AnoLiwr cxampk is Llw prese t , l'aCuum-controll<d wnti lation system.
O r the large luggagl' compartnwnt lid,
opening from bump<r-lc'd to roo!'. But
the reason for our functional d<>ign phiiO>oph~ is not to sho" up odd dNails. It's
there to make a car that will "ork bcuer in
an~ possible situation.

SAAB 900

The ultimate driving experience

ur goal has always been to produce a

car that feels like a natural extension
of the human body. A car that's as much
lun lO drhe either on the open highway, io
cities or on winding rural roads.
Tbis is not just a maucr of high-speed
thrills ; it's that li:ding of pleasure and sense
of security in always having rull control
over a car. No malll'r whal the road conditions or the passenger load.
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Sub's use of wrbo technofoC)' provides

extre:me pulling power at low revs..

1od~y

all Saab 900 models hal'e 16-va lvc

2-lioc engines. Many arc turboclmgcd.
But not tvcn the turbo 1ersion is designed
for extreme high SJl<-'C<Is. Instead, we em phasize good acceleration over a wide range
of engine speeds.
In fact , from 40 to 70 mph in fotrlh or
fifth gear there is probably no faster 2- liuc
engine :wailable, because o r the high tooq uc
al low revs- 277 Nm is delivered at 2900

rpm. And that is where w< wanllO excel

- not for o<::sons of status but because it
allows for sal< overtaking at all times, in all
conditions.

SAAB 900

Saab confidence

Every SUb 01 ct.veloped and built to

deal with the
Scandlnnvbn d1

m:t.te: thi'lt mtctns

dnkness, snow and

Icy I'01ds for the

best pan of the
year.

and ling slippery conditions are second

nature to a Saab. Could it be otherwise for a car made in Sweden? The notorious Scantlina,ian weather pro,ides Saab
engineers with a natural test track; their
solutions arc evide nt from the minute you
take the wheel.

The Instrument unit is dear 1nd e;uy to read. Wamlng lights

an: dtarty visible when Ktfv.ned. The facta is e'lonomlcJity
sh.lped .and the controls logi<lly grouped tos<thcr.

The Saab 900, with its fmnt wheel driw

and the ABS anti-lock braking system is
surdooted and consistent, r<'gardless of
passenger load. You can be conlldcnt that
should the une.xpcctcd occur, handling is
predictable.

Saab- designed for

long journeys

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Every det1llln the Sub900 is designed to enhance comfort on ton& journeys.

A car needs more than good seats to give

/"'\. you long-distance driving com for t.
Above all, it must hav<.: tl1c correct chassis
design- which is tar more diflkult ro
achieve. T he chassis musl communicate infonnation about the road. It must also
camou llagc a rough road surfac<, and clampen noise and ,ibrations which can lead ro
irritation for both driver and passengers.
Clean air and a pleasant controlled indoor climate also contribute to longdistance dri,ing comfort. Wilh the fan at
nonnal speed tl1c air in tl11 Saab900 is
changed once every minute. Saab's uni(luc
interior air filter also helps to prevent dust
and pollen from cnt~ri ng I he car.
O nly a driver who has n111 a Saab 900 for
an enti re day, under a variety of uamc
conditions, will discover wh.1l we mean by
long-distance dri,ing comfort.

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SAAB 900

Power when you

really need it

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hen developing Saab engines, we

give priority to high torque at low

revs, rather than a mass ive atl10 UJlt o f horse

power. The reason for this is quite obvious.

In everyday trafl"ic you rarely use the maximum output of the engine, i.e. run the
engine on max revs. But you need power
in the low and medium range not only to
drive around town without constant gear
changing, but also to overtake rapidly on a
country lane.
The Ecopower engine, featured in the
Saab900S, represents an entirely new way
of utilising the turbo principle. Torque has
been impmved by modifying the turbo
pressure down to a moderate output. The
overall result is a smoother engine, with
lower noise levels. In addition, Saab's new
Ecopowcr engine allows a Further reduction in exhaust emissions.

Tht light-pressure turbo {Ecopower) engine in the SMb900S

provides high torque :.t low rev$: 160 Nm is available at

1SOO rpm. The result is excellent overt:;'! king c:aplbllltles. and
more r elaxed city driving, since gear changing is minimized.

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Olio Granlund, Executive Pofcct Man:tger

New C3r Projects.

Saab- at the forefront of

technology

"Most

people tend to look tO

the 0- 60 mph l'igun.-s to

measure: engine performanct.'. Rut,

wlwn you think about it, the 0 60

prd'onnancc is of Hulc interc>t
wlu-n you arc stuck in slow nlo,ing

t raflk. To cocr long di,;tanc:rs in

tlw shottcst possible timt, high
torque and midr;mgc acceleration
Jrc 13r more relc,cu\t."

i\t $.tab we have a fondnc"'< for

high tL-dmology. But not at tlw CO>t
of rommon sense. lbis mtoms ''e
giv<' priority to mid-range acccl<ration r<lthcr than maximum tnp

spc'<d.
That's why Saab was among the
f'itst to apply the turbo concept for
ordinary production cars, ju>t a.< we
'"'~''' llrst to combine a turbocharg<r with the 16-,'il.h-c ~nginc. TI~e
turbocharger ghcs t.hc +-cylinder
Saab engine top accckration wlwn
mcrtaking. This is especially noti<'Cahl< if you're dri,ing fully loadcd in
liml'lh o1 fifth gear up a lung. sh<p
hi ll .

16 vaJvcs
Four valves per cylioder ITWc~
It pos.sablc! to produ(o tho com
bustion ~mbtn In an klcal
dome-sh;~pe. which aUoW$ the
engine to produce more power
from Jess fuel.

Supplies the engine with compraucd ~k

whl(h Increases pulling power.

In fourth gear. the Sub900Turbo16SAM>acceaetates from 37 to 62 mph

(60 <o 100 kmlh) In 7.5 soc.

TECH NOLO G

Hydraulic valve depressors

Self.adjuning. Provide s1lcnt running and
need for m;tintcmnce.

Air ma.ss meter

Measures the air int.ake and enwre! the
fuellalr mlxt'UTC! is exactly ritf\t. thus
fuel

Intercooler
Cools the Inlet alr and lessens
its volume. to :.llow mo~ o r the
fuel/air mhuure to be fed into
the engine. thus Increasing the
power.

Torque
Thl vtf'y shore time necenary for over
takln.c Is due to the engine's high torque
fa ctor produced(see the red curve in the

dl:t.gram) at critical speeds. The engine of

tht S3i'1b900Tul'bo1 6SAero delivers
217 Nm at 2900 rpm.

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Per Glllbrand. Maru&er

Drive: L.nt Conct-pU
~nd Automotl'te E~cU'O

Common and practical sense,

before prestige

nlu.

" The .1<1 1.1mag' oi' a mall and

>

lightwtigln power pl.1nl is

t.' \'idtcH: u nlik~ lw.1\'ic1 ('ngincs, il

.
(Im~ n 1 \\ tl'ih.' L'lh'rgy u.-msportmg
iu,t.lf ,trourul."
l~o S;uh, inno \'.uion is a ke~ to
:-.unh.1l. ~onHtinw"~' it's a quc~Lion
of hl'inQ f'in,t with an ('1lti~h new

dcsign.~Tiw 16 \alw con<"Cpt is one

x.1mpk. Turhocharging another.

l1w MIS .mli lock braking S\'SlCm
ha' ht'l'l\ '-p<Xi;dl~ clc~igncd for cars
"ith ft'OI11 wlw~l dl'iw. Since th~
>ystem pnl< wheel lock, th<'
drin t'an hrakt a.< hard as the itu
ati<m nll<.wN, .11ul cnn SWt'rn :at
thl sarlw linw tu ;l\oid ;m obst.1clc.

Hot exhaust g;ucs

The ABS s\'sl\'111 ha< 1hrc'C hr.1ke

circuit~ ~Ill.' for t"':tch of the front

whttl> au<.l ouc li>r tlw r~ar "heels.

Tht tk..: troni<, ~ duplicated. Two
p.uall...l ,~,tcnh cominuall~ monito r
and tomp.lrc one another's .signals.
Sine.- 14 lear' ~,.b has had a n :n

l nterc~e,.

TurOo and Intercooler

The turbine wheel :and compre.ssor impeUer ol the Sub curboc.h~'ltr
a~ snWI1nd M&tnwt'i&hL As a re~ult the turbochux:er be&lns to boon
the: air int~ke pt"eJ.Sure 1t very low engine speeds.. After the
hn bun
comprused in tiM turbodu.tter. it is cooled by ~bout WC in the Inter

a,,,.

cooter.

til.ttion air fil hr which pre,cnL< pollt.. n, du, t Jnd 'ool frorn e ntering the
pas\(~ng('l' comp.1nnwm. 11lis is ~till
Ul'm .. ual iu Olhcr c.:ar_..,

Efficient com bunion

Four va!v~s pc:r cylinder.

centnlly mounted sp:ark

plugs. domesh:aped combustion ch3mbers nnd fl :~t
pisto n crowns. Cli\Sure hlgh
compression :and eHiclent
combustion.

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Sensor

V:t.lvc unit

Mlcropi"'cess.or

Anti lock brakes

And-lock bnkln& system ASS l.s wholly lntc&rau!d with the ordlnMy
brakin& syncm a.nd has two elt<tronlc systems wt.kh continuously
<heck and compue nc.h other's c:bu.. The ABS system has thtee brake:
(.ltC'U.IU. one for each front wheel and one fOA' the rear ~ls. A buittin,
moisture-proof sensor at each wheel records ,._. roudng spe:ed of the
wheel.

VC!ntU:aclon air filter

Models without air conditioning h.ave :tn ~lcctrosutk ventilation air filter whkh effecllvely removes dun.
$00t and potlen. Particles down to a site of O.OG4 mm :~ re filtered out. The picture shows :t new ntter and one
thu hu been used for 19,000 miles driving.

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Built-in safety features

M~""' R.,.and. b :ecu
tlve Proiect M~n~e~
NC!w Car Proje-cu,

" Snab's fir" pl'iol'ity is to help

the cll'ivtl stay one step ahead
of Cl'cll l..~. Tho entire c.w is built
with th< clr-ivl.r as its JOc.:tl point.
The chn~si-. r,lays: accurate information. And th~n I"C>ponds instantly to
the: drhcr's ilhtincti\'C commands.n
In 1lw airuaft industry there are
morr ,kill, <'rnplo)c-d than in any
oth('r ~("Ctor in de:tigning structures
which arc rigid and light. We usc

Ihi. knowlcclg<' when we make our

rar. A , trong body pro1icles passhe
safety. Low l>O<.Iyweight means less
fuel consumplion.
The SMh900 has both front and
t'l',w e1umpl{~ Z01
1rs. rhc passenger
COill)Mrtm'-nt is rcinJOrcccl by
strong CI'O'tS members. And in the
ccm of a collision the engine is
dcigm<lto n101c backwards and
dowrmard,, whcre the sturdy bulkhca<l MOfl> i1 from entering the pas>cngr rompartmcrll.
collaps
ihl< '''"'ring rolumn is di,idecl into

Fuel t:~n k In :a nfc loc-nclon.

between the re:u wheels.

n.c

tlu"\"t-' :o.('('t ion~, the top part is telescopic..~, and nts insit.lc an energy
al>sorhing st<'<'l ('~ge.
Yc1 >Oicty is uhimatcly dcpcnd"m

on the htnn;m fac tor. The dl"i vcr

who realizes I his, is consl':lntly
nwnn~ orbeing ;m activf driver. 11'le
most til(ctil'c safety argument for
the S.tab 900 is acti1e safety.
1

l
Cras h membe rs
Members which transmit
(oi'CCI fl'om a frontal colli
slon to the wheeJhousings

:arrest I'C~ rwal'd move

ment o( the engine.

:and

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The windscreen pitb.n C()(1s.iJl or l.S rnm

thick sheet steel sections th~t un effec
tlvcly :tbsorb stresses applied to the front.
sides or roof.

Extn huvy-duty plating n the en&~ne

bolllchtad.

car

Salety body
The unitary body is light but extremely strong. The interior Is su-rround-

ed by i\ sturdy cJge of steel sections and rclnforcemcnu. Tho energy-

absorbing tones or the Saa.b body consist of sections of vn.rylng rigidity.

so th:at they will act as bellows :~nd nbsorb collfsfon CMt'&Y In the bost
possible way.

Door m embers
In the doors thcc :~rc sturdy
reinfol'ced cross members
to protect tho occupants in
3 side-on coiiiJ~

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MODEL RANGE

Saab900
Convertible range
A nyone who has drinn a convertible on a
/"'\ hot summers day wants to do it again.
For many people it' th, only way to drhc.
The Saab 900 Comertiblc is the classic
"open top" car, for four p<'oplc. The top is
fully electrically operated, a feature found
on few European comcrtihlc~. At the press
of a button the top folds into il~ O\\ot storage space. When the top is up, the multilayer t:,bric and the heated rear window
provide excellent insu lation.
With 175 bhp ami maximum torque of
277 Nm at 2900 rpm , the tu rbo model
produces breathtaking perfonnancc. T he
engine range also includrs Saab's 2.0 -litrc
Ecopowcr and inj ection models.
ComFort features incl ude d cctrical ly
heatec.l seats, catalytic convcl't('l'1 the ABS
anti-lock braking sy~trm, (lcctrica lly operated windows and rear -\iew mirrors, and
head restraints in both I'Car and frolll S<'ats .
All these are, of course, st;~ndard.

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The Sub900ConverdbJa 1s :an open ur in the daulc

sense- with ample-spa:ce fOf" four adults. The Turbo 16$
""'dtb have lea~r raced upholstery as-sundvd

Tho 10ft top is clcccric:ally oper

ol1 swtch on the
centre contele.

;~ted by mun.s

Tha Saab900CortYtiblo c:1n be enJoyed ye.a.r !1round due to tho multllaye/'1 f.,brlc
:and th-e electrically h~tod sc.ats (lnd re;~r window. With cen.a.!n body ccloun
:here It dloC! optronal choice of bel&e or blue top
lOp

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MODEL RANGE

Saab900
Turbo16SAero
Saab900SAero

he Saab900Turbo 16SAcro is the son of

car lhat is appreciated by rally drivers
and others who enjoy high-p<rformancc
drhing. Naturally it is here lhat you will
find the most powcrlul engine in ou r entire
900 programme. The turbo engine has been
tuned to produce 175 bhp.
It is equally natural that the Saab900
Turbo 16SAero has a lowered chassis, stilfcr
suspension and anti-1'011 bars. A rear spoiler
and low-proll lc ~pots tyrcs on IS" aluminium wheels also say a lot to those who
arc in the know.
Thc 900S A"ro ha~ a lot in conHnon with
the 900Turbo 16SAcro model outwardly,
bu t it represents a dill'crcnt approach to
engine output, wh ich peaks at 145 bhp.
Stil l it has a high anclun il()l'ln toquc curve
which means that very few automobi les can
match the acceleration of the 900S Aero
when overtaking in i'ounh or fifth gear.
TI1c sporty personality of both these mo
dels is also rcflccttd in the inwrior. Both
the steering whec:l and gear lc,cr gaiter arc
of leather. E.xterior mirrors, windows and
sunroof arc ck-ctrically operated.

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S.ob900Turbo 165Aero

The wrbod\arpd enane In the

S..b900Turt.o 16SAA!ro delivers 17S
bhp Jnd a;enontes maximum tOrque

at 2900 rpm. Ttus Is why you often

lind tho 900Turbo 16SAoro

Lowered cl\usls. auffor sporu suspenslon,

and-roll bars and antltotk brakes Jive
extn artp and precise handlln.

The leather sports steerlna wheel,

.e:athcr- geJrlovcr g~lter, and l.euher

door armrests makalt lmmcdfately
~pparent that dtc Sallb900Turbo
16SActo Is tathor specbl.

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MODEL RANGE

Saab900
3 door models
aab's l'orm follows function. An example
of this is ou unique combi-coupe con
cept, combining ~he comfort of a sedan
with the loading capacity of an est-ate car.
The 3-door model is available with Saab's
2.0- litrc 16-valvc injection engine. T here is
also the alternative of the 145 bhp Ecopowcr
engine, in the Saab900S, which represcnL~
an entirely new way of utilizing the turbo
principle. Nm for maximum speed, but for
more e,en torque to pro,ide a good power
resource in all gears. Added benefits are
less noise and lower exhaust emissions.
As in all other 900-models, equipment
~uch as ant i-lock brake system, electrically
heated front scats, head restraints in the
rear S(aL, ventilation ail filter and power
steering make even long journeys feel shor
tcr. In addition, electrically operated front
scats, cruise control and air conditioning
arc among the optional extras. Please, con
suit your dealer regarding the availability of

thc~c.

The loading cpacity can be increased

from 21.3 to 57.6 cu f1: by folding the rear
seat. There is no rear door sill in the lug
gage compartment, so it is easy to push in
heavy and bulky loads. We don't build es
tate cars bccau.<C we simply don't need to.

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The hefJht of the drlvtr'a seat can be

When the rear seat is folded down. tho 1utp ge compartment will take no le$1 thin 57.6
eviL Tt.. 11oM il fbL c1>e loodooa hol&f'< low
Jnd there s no sill so rou can aslly ~ bach
">UY)'

adjusted wkh ct.. colescoplc lover

co the rich< hood of the seaL

od bulky ........

s..b900ol6

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MODEL RANGE

Saab900
5 door models
he 5-door models oFthe 900 series offer
both high performance and common
sense, technology and economy. It is the
perfect company car, and yet also a typical
i:Jmily car with nexible luggage space, well developed safety featwes and a high degree
of comfort for both driver and passcngcs.
Of the 5-door models, the Saab900S is
equipped with an Ecopower cngine- Saab's
new way of applying \1.trbo technology.
Perfecting the everyday motoring characteristics of the car has been given first
priority. It is also quieter and has cleaner
exhaust emissions.
Another engine alternative is Saab's 16valve 2.0 l;tre inj ection engine. It has selfadjusting valve depressors which meaos
si lent running and low maintenance costs.
According t.o motor journalist-' throughout the wor ld, the Saab900 has one of the
most comfortable front scats in the automobile market. But rear seat comfort is
also high. The rear seat cushioning consists
of more than 400 fine-gauge springs covered
w.ith severa l layers of padding. The back
seat can be folded down to make the aln:ady spacious luggage compartment even

TOonUer.

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1;

When the rear seat is folded- down the luggaa:e comto S7.6 cuft.

S.,.b900S

m Is
The headl1mp wipe r ai'M:J washer syste
all
on
,...
,.....
ont
mnd
many
o
olh
-

mak er
re ICftl lst

Saab mod els. Sub Wll the flnt CJr

to use tNs impo runc safety featu

iu endr e prod U line,

optton
Sa.ab900 16. Alloy wh~ls are a dealer-lit

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OPTIONS

First class
comfort

lcry Saab boa>t> an imprc'>il'(' range

of standard cc1uipment and the basic
qualities that make> it an ~minently practical car in a 1ariel\' of >ituations. ABS antilock braking sy't~m. ck'Ctrically heat~><l
front S<' ats, ventilation air llhcr, heacllamp
wash/ wipe sysl!m, catalytic corwcrtcr and
a large practical luggage compartment arc a
l'ew of the features that arc s tandard on a
Saab.
You can add your own persona l touches
by choosing l'r orn the list or 13cwry-fittcd
options. In addition th~r'<' is a wide range
of Saab Accessories, SOI11l'
which arc
l'eaturccl hen. You r local Saah-dca l.r has a
fu ll list of acccssol'ics designed to e nhance
your Saab to pi'OI'itk: you wi th l'i rst class
com fort.

or

The main picture shows a Siub900

llu~d with the foUowlnJitems: w;tlnut

vntr r:.cb,,lc;uhtr-bced upholstery.

le.1thtr sporu su:crlnz wheel. ~lr

conddoninc. te~thcr ae~r knob. and

&Jittr. Your dtJ~Icr un oller ~wide
nn&c o( audio system~o
1. You can use convtnltntly looted

swlChcs on the c~tre console to

open and shut the windows, Switches
are abo provldtd on the rear skk!
op<ntl"' tho "''"''pondlng

d-.,...
windows.

l. EJectttnlty open ted sunroof.

), Carpet mau avail:able 1n seven.l ln~
t~rlor c~ouri.

4. Ch1ld s::~fcty seu with :tU.:lthments.

Head phone soc.ket en:t.b11n& the pu

sa:ng~rs to linen to t.he c1uette re
corder/CO while you ~ue liuenin& to
the rad1o (not avail:~blc on cenaln
mllirkcu).

5. The hl&h C<'paclty S:ub .,lr condl

clonln.g syncm will qukkly cool the in
tC!rtor to a comforublo tcmpor.uure
on a hot summer's d11y (dealer-fit
option).
6. Electrically :tdjusti\blc fro1\l sents
mnko It c:uy to find a comforuble
driving posldon.

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OPTIONS

Your unique

Saab

e have designed a po.>cial range of

equipment in order to adapt each
Saab to the owner's indhidualtasw. The
higb performance options make your Saab a
unique car from tart to finish.
The turbocharged cngirw can be made to
give c,cn bcucr performance by adding a
Saab special engine tuning kit. The body
can be eq uipped with more rigid and lower
suspension to impro"e O\"<'rall handling and
pcrformaJtcc.
Most of the equ ipment featured hcrl' is
selec ted fro m a wide range of Saah Accessories. A separate Saab Accessories catalogue is ava ilable from your local Saah
dealer who wi ll be pl.:asl'd lo discuss your
requjrcmcnts in mort detail.

The m~ln picture 'hows ~ Sub900

optionally equipped with ~lver Spoke
'"~' lloy 6" x IS" wheels'"' lOS/SS
tyros. Tho s.. b Airflow nyii"l kit
lncludts front and rur spoUers. sidt
mouldifiC" and wider wheel arche:s.
colour-coded to match )'OW c.v. It
~so nctude..s a Wl\l.ltu.tl spoi!N,
sporu cxluun JyStem and e:n,tne

tunin& kit.

1. Tho cruise control sulk b at your

hn&ertlps. to the left of the steerin&
wheel.
2. Thrcspoed :u.nomatk transmls
sion.

l . Threespoke. m:~.h oa:nny rimmed

stoerfn&wheel and cencre p)d mndc
of IC!atkor
... Front spoiler with Inset lone
distn.nce hc:.dl:.mps.
S- 6. Saab oHo.- n number of different
designs or 15" nlloy sports wheels,
Those :.rc designed :.nd :.ppioved by
S..ab co provido l"i)pld cooling of the
bratcos. and lncrcnod duriiblllty.

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FACTS

Technical specification s
Saab900, 1993
Saab 9005 Convertible
5aab9005Aer o
5aab9005

5aab900 Turbo 165 Aero Convertible

5aab900 Turbo165 Aero
ENGINE

Tumlng circle llh lOon (11l3 m~

EN GINE

BRAKES

Four cyf.nder, 1r..linc eneme. ionelto

""" to kerb.

Four cylnder:. lnli'lt' ~e. lon&ttu

d,na\ly mounted and .rl(llned at ILn

BRAKES

tlnJlf O( 115, ClSt lf'On tylincl~ blOCk.

Loghtalloy. crossllow ~derh<d.
Dome-shaped cornbu"""' clwnbe<s
"''lh centnllypla<ed >pari< IJOJiS.

ASS integrated Mt.Hock bralang

system. Power-ass:ucd dtsc brakes
il!l round. venblll.lod n fronL Selt:
adjustang. single P"StOn sy11em with
lloamg b<ako cal.!>e<: Asbestos-lroe

dnally mounted and nclined a1 l!in

angle of 45"'. cast iron c:yt:.ndcr block.

UghL illloy. aossllow qlond.,. head.
Oomeshaped combu1tJon ch.1mbei'S
wolh c.,!ral!y placed sp.1ri<. pluz<.
Cloub'e
ch.Jon.dri>'On (>mHydrauloc. ,....,..,.,..,~
~ fou,.,.,.... porqtndef'. Brealceriess dect.rcnaC ~~tJOn
synem. Tvrbod'\argerWII.hwater
cooled be~ hoUSing and n~.e->
gratt..od waste gate (boost prenu~
control vaiJe). Sa.Jb APC SYJLem lor

"'""""ad

"'*"

conttnuous boost pressure control

~-oolet: Eng>ne ol cooler. Eloc-

""""' fuel""""""'

Cook'C <ystem
"'m<llrically-~
utty COO"~ ~t()( bn. 'f'hre.e
way cata!)'t.JC cClf"M:!rter and lambda-

"'"""'
Olsplacement 198S cc.
Bore/stroke 90f78 nvn.

ASS ~~ntegrated anll.Jod<. b.-ak1ng

system.. f\:I'M:I".lSSISted d11e: bf'akes
>III'OUnd. vent.l.ltt<l on("""'- Self.
~..,.,.poston <ystem h

SUSPENSIO N
fmnl ()rouble w.shbones. 'Mth pivot
mounted. proart1-il~ action cod

-one!"" shod<-~
Re.r
iiXle w>th
cool~ &>S shod<.-._
two lead.ng ind two tra1llng arms
and a Panlwd IOd.
G Sa.ab900Turbo16 5Ac.ro
lowered c:h.us,cs. St.ffer spnngs aocf

sv.;r."""-

DIN rating 175 bhp ( 129kW) at

5700 tpm: ""' 160 bhp (118 ~W).,

Sliffer sl>ockbso"""'-

5500"""

WHEELS A ND TYRES

DIN peak torque 204 tbt\or

28.2 ~ (2n Nm) ., 2900 rpm;
aut 188 lbf: or 26.0 kpn (255 Nm)
Ill BOO f'P'l'
Max. boos-t prenurc 0.7S bar;

Compression r-:ulo 90:1

Recommended ocunc rating
Arl'l unleaded fud between 91 and
980CWieRON

Fuel tank capacity 15 Imp pi

(68 ,...

lh

tloa"'S lnk.t ..,.,._ AsbestoS-Ire!!

pods. 1"-.al OCbCn olhond
brakt' on ~r wheel diSCS,

J.toht alloy-

Compact ty!>e

<pare'>""
Wheel size ~.SJ )( 1S".
Tyre sl1c 195160 R 15V.

A lternator 930W 70A (1070 W

80 A on CArS With facto!'yfned atr

condJtlonang)
Battery 12V 60Ah
Starter motor 1.4 'rt.W
TRANSMISSION

rrent wheel """" w.lh ,,., opee<l

ft\.mual gearbox cw- autom.tuc tl"illlsmtS~. 1-tydrauhcally ttctuMed, s.mg!c:
drypl.1te dutch_ Hydt'Julc torque
convenerll'litead of the: clutch on
Gll"5 \O..th automatiC trartsn'\IS$1(1n

STEERING
f\).veri.S$.'Sted rac.k ind poruon
Ueeo!'lg gear: JontOO and nle1COPC
r.teenng column \Vlth cyhndncat
5hect mcUil beliowt. tmp.\Ct .1bso!'b

lnz. perforated sheet steel <:.lge

bclo-.v the steenng wheel

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"""' Hydm6c. """".,.,.. ~

v.W. ~ foor .-.~,.., per c:yi

Top speed 13~ mph. iiUl. 127 mph.

Acceleration to 60 mph 85
""'~ 100 I
37-62mph(60 1001cm'll)"'l""rth
gear 7.5 oec.; SO 75 mph (80-120
kmlh) '" lof\h
9.5 sec

so

0--

) The Pefl'o1'1'Nnc., llgui'"C$ f'!'lentJOned

na..~ ~ cbt.111'1ed from IN!il!l.n'l:
SPI!'!!d ltl"d .J-:tr'tr.tton on ..Jne.~of

"""'""""'&.ope.

pods. MecNn.II.ICt.on oh.lnd

bra\:.e on rur Yd'!H ekes.

onde< BreW!rl= elo<tronc gn.~on

SUSPENSION

lyltem. L1ght pressl.ll"f! turbocharger

Front: D~ w~U'!bones. w1t.h ptvOt

mounted, progrcuve .Rtlon col

w11h water-cooled beanng houJ!"'

and mu~gc<~ted waste gate (boos.t
preiwre control valve). Enre oil
COQf<er E~cttoniC fUel
lrlg ~yttem v.oth

l,...ecl!Ot'l Cool
eiectnc.alty 01vcn..

thfnN>sutJCally comtol t<ll'llli.ltor

springs and g..u hocXabsorbef'S.

Rear: Straght. r.g1d ~ar .bdc With
cod spr>ngs. g,as sl>od<.I!Hotber>.
two le"""'o one! two nl-ng .,.,.
andPomanl<Od

!on- ~ycalilytK c~
~na

Yml:>dasensor.
Displacement 1985 c<:.
Bora/stroke 90178 mtl'\.
DIN roting 145 bhp (107 kW)
1lt 5600 rpm..
DIN peak torque 151 lb(t or
209 .gm (205 Nm) at JBOO rpm.
Max . boost pressure Oo4S b."
Compression ratio 9.0 1.
Recommended ocu.ne raring
Any unle3ded fuel bew.-een 91 And
98 oetan< RON
Fuel tank capacity 15 Imp gal
(681 ves)

PERFORMANCE

Overukingaccet eratlon
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Oo.JI>eoo.e thead- ......

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator 930W 70A(l070W
80 A on ca-s \.-Tth ~-r.tttd ,..

condtoOI"'Y
Battery 12V 60Ah
Starter motor 1."1 kW
TRANSMISSION

Fronl wheel drNe '"''th r...e ~peed

tNI'IUii ge.Jfbox Ot' oM.ItO"'\\;IIC tr;ans..
"""""'~ r.wtt<l. ""'e
d<)<-pti:e dutch.~~
cO!"''Y't'f'ter A"'stead or the c.lutc.h on

care wtlh automc.bC trammssion

STEERING

PO'we-r.lSSISted rack and pn.on

Sleemg gear )ointed one! ~I<K
stt~~ cobnl wrth ~
~ obsc<t>"'lo perlcntcd sheet sled Co~~;c
btlow the neenng v.flcel.
Turning circle 33 f\ 10 n (103

.,_,..,..below<

m),..,roto~~-

WHEELS AND TYRES

lJght alloy v.ileels. Cornpoct typo

sp11re tyre.
Whee l sl>c 5.51 x 15'.
Tyre sllc 185/65 R15H.
195160 RISV (Ae<o)
PERFORMANCE
Top spocd 111 mph: aut. 118 mph

Acceleration to 60 mph
10.0 sec.; aut. 125 '\ec.
Overtaking A(ccleratlon
37-62 mph (60-100 krnlh) '" lourth
gear9.5 sec.: SO 75 mph (80-120
kmlh)., ffth
llS r.cc

"'r

"I n.. po<bm.

r,....-""""'

N--,ebe_.enobu,
"""'~
:soecd and ~d\0'\01'1 l\o-at'1l"tyof

d~.tnn1 ro.d tJPn "I'QU &,ope

Saab 900i 16 Convertible

Saab900il6SE
Saab900il6
ENGINE

BRAKES

four C)ilndc:r. n-llnc 01\glne. longHu

d1nl1lty rnotJnU!d lind lndar!c:d at t1n
ngte or15'. Cast IrOn <)fonder block.

ABS integrated antJ.-Iodc; braJun&

~em. Po-.ver..as~ted dttsc brakes
J!l round. ventilated '" from. Sctr
adjust1ng. single piston system Wtth

ltgh' altoy, crossnow cylnder head.

Dome-!ihaped combus-tJOn chambers
with tenirally piiiC< sport< plugs.
Double overh~d. d'\a~~-dnvcn c:amslufts.. H(drk.llc. ~ntCflo)ncefrt"f!
""""depressor> Four_......, per C}l-

.ndec M~<ootrolled

e:.earon.c wwt.on I)'W!m wrth

-....,-Eloc1ronoc..., .,..,.
""" Coolni- ,.;;n elt<1,..ny
u..nno.ut<Oiy <or.II'O'Ied
r..uor htn. llw'tc-wt c.u.dybC

(Ot\\'Cf'tet' ilnd ~

Displacement 1985 cc
Bore/stroke 9ona I'I'Yn.
DIN rating 1l8b1'1' ('1'1 kW)
at 6000 rpm
DIN poilk rorquc 1/'i' lbh or
17.6 kgm ( 1/l Nm) ,\13000 rpn'

floating brake caliper Asbes~os.-rree

pam. Mechanical !tction of l'land

bra_\e on rear wheel dtsc.s
SUSPENSION

~ w :h """'
""""Dc.ble
mcuned. progc-es9.~ .cbOn col
~and gas-~

1\e.u: S.-..gto. "C'd re>r .,_~ ""'"'

CoJ5p'VIg!.gasW>ck-.lbwbo"tvvo lead1ng and tv.-o tr;llln& iVMS

and a PiU1hatd tod

WHEELS ANO TYRES

Steel Y1heels (theSE model tw llgtn

Compression r"tlo 10.tl.

Recommended octane rating

a'oywl'lee!s). Compact type $p.1rc

lyre.
Wheel size 55Jx 15.

Aft( unle01ded fuel bet~-n 91 o1nd

Tyre size 185/65 R1ST.

98 oc1.,c RON,
Fuel u.nk upa.clty 15 Imp. g.al
(6BiolreS).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Alternator 930W 70A ( 1070W

80 A 01 an ....,th lsaotr "tttd.,
<orO""""~)

Battery 12V 60Ah.

Starter motor 14 kW
TRANSMISSION

PERFORMANCE

Top speed 112mpll; aut 109mpll.

Ac.celer-ation to '0 mph

ll.O<ee.; .... 140""'

Ovenakjng ;acceleration
37-62 rrQh (60-100 """"')"' f<lur1l,
gt 115-- 50 -75 mph (80- 120
krrv'h) " (ofl!, gt.lf 17.5 5<(.
, TheperlOf"!'""JJ'(cf~l'l'leflbatlod
~ bctn obwr~d from me.ul.ll'1ng
~ ~ aclera.:JOI'I 01\ a '41"1ety of

ddrtl'et'!t tOoad 1ype:s ron Eutol)t

Front wheel drive Wllh ftvc 5pced

mnnuJI geart>ox (X IUJtatnatiC lrnns
ll'l~n. H)'draul<i111y netuated. Single
dryplilte clutch Hyd,...ullc to(qoo
con~ncr nl1e:Jd of tl'\8 clvtth on
cars .;;th avtorNt< lrouwn!lslon

STEERING

Pov.-.tssint<l rae.~.: lnd pon.on

.,..,.... CO jc-.od ond lele>c:opoc

>trmngc.,._,. :h~
V~eel I'W'IItW ~1 lmp,act lb$orb-

~ pfflor.n<d- ..... <.11"

me stterW'IC .....hHL
Turning circle J) h 10 on ( IOJ m).

JJelow

em to ~erb

Wh.re every ende.wour Is mo)de to ensure tt.e content of th1! broch..Jrc

relate' dircctty to the ~levant UK productlilnge. certa1n mn.nuf.lCtuMa

t;hilnge-s m.11 occur, whch could effect the final -specflctttlon of !et'lil1"1
rnod~k. full ck:tils r.l'lould be confirmed With your"loc.ll Saab DeVer pnor
topurtila$C

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FACTS

Dimensions, weights and fuel cons umpt ion

Saab900, 1993

Saab900Conve .-tibte
LUGGAGE COMPARTME NT

0 Convertible models
Le ngth 3 f\ (930 nvn).
Volume l6J <lift (461 em').

0 landS door models

Completely tollpoble bi!<k seal
Removable partel shelf.
Length Wth back scat n posrtlon
1 ft (1210 mm) Wo!l1 back seat
Klided dov.n 6 II ( 1835 rrvn).
Volume WM b.xlo: seat tn posrban
21J curt (602 em?.Wnh porce1

>helf~

27.2 (\1ft (770ctn?.

W1!11 back set folded down 58.2
cuft(1630 dm')
WEIGHTS

Weight di.strlbudon 60% i1Jnt.

<10%....,
Max. trailer load 1300 lb

Saab900, 3 and 5 door models

(1500 kg).
Ma x . roof lo>d 210 lb (100 kg)
Not the 900 Converti:lte:

0 Convertible modeiJ
Kerb wei&ht Aboul2820- 3160 b
(1280-113S"-l.
Max. total we:1ght 3920 fb
( 1780kg).

0 l and 5 door models

Kerb weight A.boul2620 -3020 lb
( ll'l0-1370 kal
Max. total welaht 1030b
(18301<g).
) The~ vfYwM the type ofbodr
a."'d the equ9""'"1 n::luded tn the car

FUEL CONSUMPTI ON
Passenaer Car Fueol Cansumpcton Energy A~et 1976

<Y.I'icial kl cot\'$~ ~t:s 1: ~to~ ~..t.r.: ~ s..tl.Jl!,ons W'ld to~ cud! w the
m:xtd!i f"'U ""flfy to SN:1N &ood rud et:/CI'tOI'I"f The: te:m driii"'IO .,.nt"!l!e !he 6Jd (~tOri cl at'! pa:t'liCUI.w
Grand 1hlrt 'Mt.-f!vtUl*t~ ~ ~e!n an.d- wn'le' mocki l.Oidnc. ~ nf'c: cctd::cJM.
cr.-cnlrT'Illclrtrind~~~.-.d~ol~f'l"'ll"~facu:JtS~~CIII"'.ll'kaU!e~

tnent tA brt1~ fud :anomy.~ fuel cons~ f.-g.JtM ~re bbtd on ptrlormanc..e rel.rt~ lem ~ o.J.t

act"'!.sEu~

All p.v~ ~ ii.JstmiOtiS tn tM

l:lrodu'e~ b.ncd on the speoli<~

ollb: un Vilid ft dJu tJiW rnM

~olli.:-(J.I>e 1992)

T,__,

n..

model nnge. t~15pt!Ofot.OM ~

equ::pment v.,y (!'Om OM~ to 11\e
next and rn,ry be 111\erod Wllhout pnor

notiee. for fvrthcr 1\fom~;mon, pleA\-:

ccwul~ )'OJ"" Swb de.tltr Note th.u ~

of trae pc-n.ns ., ~ br'octlt.ft may shoYrt

arsf~ ....lh~~~

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~R'<odd

Saab900, turbo enr.n~

s...b900, EcopOwel' engll'l~
Salb900, - -

M""'l

'''"'"""'
.......
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.........

..........

~6try>lo

..
\kban

(90imlh)

~~"""'

(1l.O l<m/h)

........
......... """' .....
.... 1.......
00\.P!
""'
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13.2

,
,..ll<>
m
ll3

111
114
12]

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Interior trim and colours

INTERIOR COLOURS
Leather

Ve lour

P>mk ()33)

Alp>Cka ()43.]74)

Dover (H33, HS3)

Angora (H43, H74)

Suff>lo (E33. ES3)

Lobrodor (E43. E74)

he 900 models are supplied

with velour uphols tery.
Leather inte rior is available at
ext-ra cost. The Turbo 16SAcro
Convertible amlthc Turbo 16S
Aero models are sup1>lied with
leather intel'ior as srandord equip
ment. According to cal' upholstery
tradition, leather rcfcs to the
seating surface on both front and
back seats.
The Convertible models have a
black hood a.~ standard. In certain
intcd o-r/ exterior colour comhin3 ..
tions d1ey are also available with a

beige or blue hood as an option.

Colours shown arc tl10sc wltich
arc available at time

or printing.

Please consul t your Saab dealer for

the latest information.

M3rlno (F71)

Arlona (G33)

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EXTERIOR COLOURS
Solid colours

ClrM White (153)

Cmrrara White (233)

Black (170)

Monte Carlo Yellow (231)

Metallic colours

Odor<lo Grey (223)

Nocturne Blue (134)

L~

Mans Blue (229)

) Ma me1a'lic.

For ~~'"& rt:".son,. the JIOI.Irl 1n thiS bnxhuc-e

may differ ~!ly from the ww1 colour.:.

Ruby fWd (2-12)

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Symbol of excellence

_...

aab Automobile i\ B has its oots

in Saab-Se<min AB, a world
leader in specialised transport technology. With origins <bling back to
the 1890s, the Saab-Scania Group
has, 0\'Cr the yean;, built up a ,ast
fund or engin<:cring know-how in
road and air transportation, as well
as in aerospace and electronics.
The. llrst ractory-madc vehicle
I>I'Oduccd under th~ Vabis name appeared in 1897, ami in 1901 Sca~tia
made its first l>asscngcr car, bearing
the Griffin symbol o n the radiator.
The llrst truck was produttd in
1902 and in 191 1 the lim bus. In
the late 1930s the production or
Saab aircrart was started. The
production of Saab passenger cars
commenced in 1949.

Today tl1c Saab-Scania srmbol,

with t.hc Griffin in its cent.re, can be
lound on a variety of product.s including Saab passenger cars, Scania
trucks and buses, Saab regional airliners and military aircraft, as well a.~
a wide range or high-tech products
made by the Saab-Scania Combitcch
Group, such as space satellites, training systems and military roboL~.
In every orca the Saab-Scania
symbol stands lo r excellence in engineering, long tradition and broacl bascd c-<pcriencc.

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