Model year guide

1983 Saab 900

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1983 Saab 900 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

1983 Saab 900 — representative photo
Representative photo

1983 Saab 900 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints2

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

1983 Saab 900 recalls 1

Electrical System:wiring NHTSA Campaign #84V012000 · 06/02/1984

THE ELECTRICAL CABLE BETWEEN THE STARTER AND THE ALTERNATOR MAY RUB AGAINST A BRAKE LINE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE WHEEL WELL ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Fix: THE CABLE CONNECTION AT THE ALTERNATOR WILL BE ADJUSTED AND THE CABLE WILL BE RELOCATED SO IT DOES NOT CHAFE. ANY DAMAGE TO THE CABLE WILL BE REPAIRED.

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.

1983 Saab 900 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

Dimensions & weight

Length
187.4 in
Width
66.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Wheelbase
99.6 in
Curb weight
2,932 lb

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1983 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 1983 Saab 900. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Not Entered

THE ALTERNATOR TO STARTER CABLE MAY RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE FLUID PIPE ENGINE MOVEMENT COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE CABLE INSULATION THROUGH CHAFING, CREATING A RISK OF SHORT CIRCUIT AND UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Transport Canada #1984028 · Feb 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.

1983 Saab 900 vehicles on record

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Other Saab 900 model years

2001 1998 1997 1996 1995 1992 1987 1986 1985 1984 1982 1981

1983 Saab 900 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1983 Saab 900 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1983 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 1983 Saab 900?

Across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, vehicle speed control.

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