1998 SAAB 900
PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
The Saab 900 coupe, sedan and convertible models compete in the
near-luxury car market segment as an import model merchandised
by GM of Canada's Saturn-Saab-Isuzu retailers. The Saab 900
appeals to discriminating buyers who want advanced technology,
performance, safety and engineering, and who like Saab's
distinctive styling and characteristics.
NEW FOR 1998:
* V6 engine discontinued
* New exterior colours (Golden Sand; Cosmic Blue; Monte
Carlo Yellow Convertible only; and Green Silver
except on Convertible)
* Hydraulic clutch actuation
* Brake pad wear warning
* New steering wheel
* Improved side impact protection
MODELS: 900S (5-door hatchback)
900S (3-door
hatchback)
900S (2-door
convertible)
900SE (5-door
hatchback)
900SE (3-door
hatchback)
900SE (2-door
convertible)
"Talladega
900S" (hatchback and coupe)
"Talladega
900SE" Turbo (hatchback, coupe and
convertible)
VEHICLE CLASS: Luxury
ASSEMBLY LOCATIONS: Trollhattan, Sweden
Nystad,
Finland (convertible)
CUSTOMER PROFILE:
The Saab 900 is targeted at import buyers in their 30s and 40s
who are looking for a distinctive, luxury passenger car. Value
for money, engineering/technological advancements and overall
vehicle quality are
key buying factors. These buyers believe
strongly in their individualism and their choice of automobile
is a confirmation of this belief.
900S\900S\900S
EXTERIOR FEATURES 5-DR\3-DR\CNVRT
Bumpers Colour-keyed
S
S S
Convertible Top Electrically operated w/headliner - - S
Door Locks Central, including fuel filler
S S S
Glass Tinted,
heat absorbing, all
windows
S
S -
Tinted,
all windows, including
back
window -
- S
Grille Front chrome
S
S S
Lighting Front side reversing
light S S S
Fog
lamp, rear S
S S
Fog
lamps, front integrated S S
S
Halogen
headlamps S
S S
Headlamp
wiper/washer system S S S
Mirrors Driver and passenger
side, heated
and
electrically adjustable, black S S S
Mouldings Body side S
S S
Pillars Black finish on
B and C pillars S S -
Spoiler Rear -
S -
Sunroof Power glass sliding
O
O -
Trunk Release Power trunk and hatch release S
S S
Washer Nozzles Dual twin-jet S
S S
Wheels 5.5"
x 16" alloy 3-spoke -
S -
Wipers Systems Intermittent w/2-speed S
S S
Rear
window S
S -
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
900SE\900SE\900SE
EXTERIOR FEATURES 5-DR\3-DR\CNVRT
Bumpers Colour-keyed
S
S S
Convertible Top Electrically operated w/headliner - -
S
Door Locks Central, including fuel filler
S S S
Glass Tinted,
heat absorbing, all
windows
S
S -
Tinted,
all windows, including
back
window -
- S
Grille Front chrome
S
S S
Lighting Front side reversing
light S S S
Fog
lamp, rear S
S S
Fog
lamps, front integrated S S
S
Halogen
headlamps S
S S
Headlamp
wiper/washer system S S S
Mirrors Driver and passenger
side, heated
and
electrically adjustable, black S S S
Mouldings Body side S
S S
Pillars Black finish on
B and C pillars S S -
Spoiler Rear -
S -
Sunroof Power glass sliding
O
O -
Washer Nozzles Dual twin-jet S
S S
Wheels 5.5"
x 16" alloy 3-spoke -
S -
Wipers Systems Intermittent w/2-speed S
S S
Rear
window S
S -
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
900S\900S\900S
INTERIOR FEATURES 5-DR\3-DR\CNVRT
Air Conditioning Manual S
S S
Automatic
-
- -
Armrest Middle rear w/load-through
S S S
Aelts Safety
seat, 3-point seatbelts
in
all seating positions S
S S
Pretensioner
(front seats) S S S
Central Locking includes fuel filler door S
S S
Child Seat Tether anchor provisions S
S S
Child Booster
Cushions Dual rear integral
O
O -
Computer Saab Car System -
- -
Console Front w/storage
compartment S S S
Cruise Control Cruise control S
S S
Cupholder Located in centre console
S S S
Decor Panel Rear end S
S S
D Rear
seat heater ducts S
S S
Rear
side window demist S
S -
Rear
ventilation duct S
S S
Gear Shift Knob Leather (w/manual transmission);
includes
shift boot O
O S
Glove Box Lockable and illuminated
S S S
Instrumentation Speedometer/odometer/tripmeter S
S S
Combined
analogue clock/tachometer S S S
Combined
fuel gauge/engine
temperature
S
S S
Failed
light indicator and low
fuel
warning light S
S S
Open
door indicator light S
S S
Black
panel feature S
S S
Lighting Dome lamp S
S -
Glove
box lamp S
S S
Luggage
compartment lamp S
S S
Map
light, front S
S -
Interior
courtesy light w/fade
delay
S
S S
Reading/Vanity
mirror light S S S
Spot-lights,
rear interior
side
panels -
- S
Mirror Vanity, driver
and passenger S S S
Day/night
rearview mirror S S
S
Radio AM/FM
stereo and cassette
w/anti-theft
feature (4x20 watts) S S S
Uplevel
AM/FM cassette radio
w/anti-theft
feature (6x20 watts) - - -
CD
changer; 6-pack in trunk - -
-
4-speaker
system (2 front, 2 rear) S S S
6-speaker
system -
- -
Power
antenna S
S S
Seats Deluxe
velour upholstery S
S -
Leather
upholstery O
O S
Pockets,
driver and passenger
seat
backs S
S S
Reclining
front buckets S
S S
Manual
seat adjuster, height,
length
and back angle S
S -
Power,
dual w/driver memory - - S
Heated
seats - front driver and
passenger
S
S S
Heated
seats, rear -
- -
Fold
down rear seat w/split
60/40
(100% on convertible) S S S
Adjustable
front and rear seat
headrests
S
S S
Steering Wheel 3-spoke, telescopic S
S S
Leather-wrapped
O
O S
Storage
Compartment Front and rear doors (front doors
only
on coupe and convertibles) S S S
Telephone Prewired S
S S
Tool Kit Located in rear compartment
S S S
Trim, Wood On instrument panel -
- -
Windows Power w/one-touch
open feature for
front
windows, lock switch for
rear
(5-door only) S
S S
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
900SE\900SE\900SE
INTERIOR FEATURES 5-DR\3-DR\CNVRT
Air Conditioning Automatic S
S S
Armrest Middle rear w/load-through
S S S
Aelts Safety
seat, 3-point seatbelts
in
all seating positions S
S S
Pretensioner
(front seats) S S S
Central Locking Includes fuel filler door S
S S
Child Seat Tether anchor provisions S
S S
Child Booster
Cushions Dual rear integral
O
O -
Computer Saab Car System S
S S
Console Front w/storage
compartment S S S
Cruise Control Cruise control S
S S
Cruise Control Cruise control S
S S
Cupholder Located in centre console
S S S
Decor Panel Rear end S
S S
D Rear
seat heater ducts S
S S
Rear
side window demist S
S -
Rear
ventilation duct S
S S
Gear Shift Knob Leather (w/manual transmission);
includes
shift boot S
S S
Glove Box Lockable and illuminated
S S S
Instrumentation Speedometer/odometer/tripmeter S
S S
Combined
analogue clock/tachometer S S S
Combined
fuel gauge/engine
temperature
S
S S
Failed
light indicator and low
fuel
warning light S
S S
Open
door indicator light S
S S
Black
panel feature S
S S
Lighting Dome lamp S
S -
Glove
box lamp S
S S
Luggage
compartment lamp S
S S
Map
light, front S
S -
Interior
courtesy light w/fade
delay
S
S S
Reading/Vanity
mirror light S S S
Spot-lights,
rear interior
side
panels -
- S
Mirror Vanity, driver
and passenge S S S
Day/night
rear view S
S S
Radios AM/FM stereo
and cassette
w/anti-theft
feature (4x20 watts) - - -
Uplevel
AM/FM cassette radio
w/anti-theft
feature (6x20 watts) S S S
CD
changer; 6-pack in trunk - S
4-speaker
system (2 front, 2 rear) - - -
6-speaker
system S
S S
Power
antenna S
S S
Seats Deluxe
velour upholstery -
- -
Leather
upholstery S
S S
Pockets,
driver and passenger
seat
backs S
S S
Reclining
front buckets S
S S
Manual
seat adjuster, height,
length
and back angle -
- -
Power,
dual w/driver memory S S S
Heated
seats - front driver and
passenger
S
S S
Heated
seats, rear S
S -
Fold
down rear seat w/split
60/40
(100% on convertible) S S S
Adjustable
front and rear seat
headrests
S
S S
Steering Wheel 3-spoke, telescopic S
S S
Leather-wrapped
S
S S
Storage
Compartment Front and rear doors (front doors
only
on coupes and convertibles) S S S
Telephone Pre-wired S
S S
Tool Kit Located in rear compartment
S S S
Trim, Wood On instrument panel -
- S
Windows Power w/one-touch
open feature
for
front windows, lock switch for
rear
(5-door only) S
S S
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
900S\900S\900S
MECHANICAL 5-DR\3-DR\CNVRT
Brakes Power-assisted
4-wheel disc w/ABS S S S
Vented
front discs S
S S
Asbestos-free
pads S
S S
Mechanical
action rear handbrake S S S
Engine 2.3-litre
DOHC, 16-valve,
aturaly
aspirated, L4 (150-hp) S S S
2.0-litre
turbocharged, fuel
injected,
L4, (185-hp) -
O -
Heaer Engine block
S
S S
Steerng Power assisted rack
and pinion S S S
Suspenion Front McPherson spring struts,
cassis
anti-roll bar, twin pipe
gas
shock absorbers and integrated
wheel
bearings S
S S
Rear,
straight, unsplit axle w/coil
springs,
gas shock absorbers,
anti-roll
bar, two trailing and two
leading
arms and panhard rod S S S
Sport
chassis -
S -
Talledega
Sport Package Includes polished 7-spoke 16 wheels;
front
colour-keyed accessory spoiler;
colour-keyed
turbo rear spoiler and
bumpers;
colour-keyed rearview mirror
housings;
Talledega emblem on hatch;
leather-trimmed
gear shift knob,
shift
boot and steering wheel;
and
Z-rated Michelin P205/50R 16
tires
(Note: Sand Beige leather seats
and
door trim, plus chrome inner door
handles
available as an upgrade
package
on Talledega packages) O O -
Tires P195/6015
all season 'V'-rated
Michelin
S
S S
P205/5016
'Z'-rated (w/2.0L
Turbo
engine) -
S -
Compact
spare tire S
S S
Transmissions 5-speed manual S
S S
4-speed
automatic, Trimode O O
O
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
900SE\900SE\900SE
MECHANICAL 5-DR\3-DR\CNVRT
Brakes Power-assisted
4-wheel disc w/ABS S S S
Vented
front discs S
S S
Asbestos-free
pads S
S S
Mechanical
action rear handbrake S S S
Engine 2.3-litre
DOHC, 16-valve,
naturallyspirated,
L4 (150-hp) - - -
2.0-litre
turbocharged, fuel
injected
L4 (185-hp) S
S S
Heater Engine block
S
S S
Steering Power assisted rack
and pinion S S S
Suspension Front McPherson spring struts,
chassis
nti-roll bar, twin pipe
gas
shock absorbers and integrated
wheel
bearings S
S S
Rear,
straight, unsplit axle
w/coil
springs, gas shock absorbers,
anti-roll
bar, two trailing and two
leading
arms and panhard rod S S S
Sport
chassis S
S S
Talledega
Sport Package Includes polished 7-spoke 16 wheels;
front
colour-keyed accessory spoiler;
colour-keyed
turbo rear spoiler and
bumpers;
colour-keyed rearview mirror
housings;
Talledega emblem on hatch;
leather-trimmed
gear shift knob,
shift
boot and steering wheel;
and
Z-rated Michelin P205/50R 16
tires
(Note: Sand Beige leather seats
and
door trim, plus chrome inner door
handles
available as an upgrade
package
on Talledega packages) S S S
Tires P195/6015
all season V-rated
Michelin
(w/2.5L V6) S
- S
205/5016
Z-rated (w/ 2.0L
Turbo
engine) S
S S
Compact
spare tire S
S S
Transmissions 5-speed manual S
S S
4-speed
automatic, Trimode O O
O
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
900S\900S\900S
SAFETY AND SECURITY 5-DR\3-DR\CNVRT
Air Bags Driver and passenger
sides S S S
Alarm Anti-theft
w/remote arm/disarm S S S
Anti-Lock Brakes Anti-lock brakes (ABS) S
S S
Child Locks Rear (5-door only) S
- -
Lighting Daytime running lamps
S
S S
Remote
Transmitarm controls S
S S
Side Impact Bars In Doors S
S S
Roadside Serviceuipment. O - Optional Equipment.
900SE\900SE\900SE
SAFETY AND SECURITY 5-DR\3-DR\CNVRT
Air Bags Driver and passenger
sides S S S
Alarm Anti-theft
w/remote arm/disarm S S S
Anti-Lock Brakes Anti-lock brakes (ABS) S
S S
Child Locks Rear (5-door only) S
- -
Lighting Daytime running lamps
S
S S
Remote
Transmitarm controls S
S S
Side Impact Bars In Doors S
S S
Roadside Serviceuipment. O - Optional Equipment.
TECHNICAL
PRODUCT INFORMATION
FRAME Unibody-frame
construction
SUSPENSION
Front MacPherson spring
struts w/stabilizer bar
Rear Beam-type axle
w/panhard rod and coil
spring,
stabilizer bar, leading arm
BRAKES Power-assisted,
4-wheel disc; anti-lock
brakes
(ABS)
STEERING Rack-and-pinion, power assisted
WHEELS 900 S (3-/5-door/ 900 S (3-door)
Convertible) 900
SE (3-/5-door/Convertible)
5.5" x 15" steel,
5.5" x 16" alloy,
w/full wheel cover 3-spoke
(w/2.3L L4 engine) (w/2.0L
L4 Turbo engine)
TIRES P195/60VR15 P205/50ZR16
performance
ENGINES 2.0-litre Turbo L4 2.3-litre
L4
Type In-line 4 cylinder
DOHC In-line 4 cylinder
Bore x Stroke 90 x 78 mm 90
x 90 mm
(3.54
x 3.07") (3.54 x
3.54")
Displacement 1985 cc (121 cu.in.) 2290
cc (140 cu.in.)
Compression
Ratio 9.2:1 10.5:1
Fuel Premium, Unleaded
Regular, Unleaded
Fuel Induction Turbocharged, Fuel Naturally Aspirated
Injection
Fuel
Injection
Horsepower 185 hp 150
hp
@
5500 rpm @
5700 rpm
Torque 170 lb.-ft 155
lb.-ft.
@
2000 rpm (automatic) @ 4300 rpm
194
lb.-ft.
@
2100 rpm (manual)
LAYOUT Front engine /
front-wheel drive
TRANSMISSIONS
4-speed
automatic 5-speed manual
Gear Ratios: 1st 3.67 3.38
2nd
2.10 1.76
3rd
1.39 1.12
4th
1.00 0.89
5th
---- 0.70
Final Drive
Ratio 2.65 - 2.3L L4 4.05
- 2.3L L4
2.86
- 2.0L Turbo 3.82 - 2.0L Turbo
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
3-/5-door
Hatchbacks Convertibles
Wheelbase 2600 mm (102.4") 2600
mm (102.4")
Length 4637 mm (182.6") 4637
mm (182.6")
Width 1711 mm ( 67.4") 1711
mm ( 67.4")
Height 1436 mm ( 56.5") 1436
mm ( 56.5")
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
3-/5-door
Hatchbacks Convertibles
Leg Room 1074/ 915 mm 1074/
838 mm
front/rear (41.7/36.0") (42.3/33.0")
Head Room 997/ 961 mm 990/
963 mm
front/rear (39.3/36.0") (38.9/37.9")
Shoulder Room 1330/1335 mm 1330/1061
mm
front/rear (52.4/52.6") (52.4/41.8")
WEIGHTS / CAPACITIES
3-/5-door
Hatchbacks Convertibles
Curb Weights 1335 kg (2940 lb.) 1415
kg (3120 lb.)
Fuel Capacity 68 L (15 gal.) 68
L (15 gal.)
Seating 2/3 2/2
Trunk Volume: 680 L (24.0 cu.ft.) 801 L (28.3
cu.ft.)
- Rear seat down
1410
L (49.8 cu.ft.) 354 L (12.5 cu.ft.)
- Top up
285
L (10.0 cu.ft.)
- Top down