Model year guide

1982 Saab 900

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1982 Saab 900 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1982 Saab 900 — representative photo
Representative photo

1982 Saab 900 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints1

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1982 Saab 900 recalls 1

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #84V019000 · 29/02/1984

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.

Fix: THE FUEL GAUGE TRANSMITTER WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF DAMAGED.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1982 Saab 900 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Dimensions & weight

Length
187.4 in
Width
66.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Wheelbase
99.2 in
Curb weight
2,590–2,811 lb

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1982 Saab 900 — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1982 Saab 900. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Not Entered

POSSIBILITY EXISTS WHEREBY THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP MAY STOP AND ENGINE STALL DUE TO UNRELIABLE CURRENT FEED THROUGH THE FUEL GAUGE TRANSMITTER CONNECTIONS.

Transport Canada #1984039 · Mar 1984

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Saab 900

The Saab 900 is a compact car respectively mid-sized automobile produced by Swedish manufacturer Saab from 1978 until 1998 in two generations: the first from 1978 to 1993, and the second from 1993 to 1998.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1982 Saab 900 vehicles on record

1982 Saab 900 1982 Saab 900YS3AG42S8C3002046

Other Saab 900 model years

2001 1998 1997 1996 1995 1992 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1981

1982 Saab 900 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1982 Saab 900 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1982 Saab 900. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 1982 Saab 900?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.