1984-1991 9000 OverviewSaab 9000 Overview (1984 - 1991)
1984 - 1991
Tech Specs Summary
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- 115 - 137 mph
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- 8.3 - 11.0 seconds
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- 124 - 173 BHP
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- 29.7 - 32.8 mpg
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- 1,300 - 1,350 kg
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- 470 - 625 L (Hatchback)
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- 562 L (Saloon)
This generation of the Saab 9000 was produced by the Swedish manufacturer Saab between 1984 - 1991. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and came as either a hatchback or saloon. There are many power levels available from either a 2 L Inline 4 petrol engine or 2 L Inline 4 Turbo petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and trailing-arm rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 9000 is the Saab 9000 turbo 16 Sport which scores 2.1★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 171 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 127 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 137 mph and gets to 62 mph in 8.7 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Saab 9000i 16 (Cat) is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 463 miles and can store 625 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 500 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,200 kg.