Saab · 1986–1998 · Gas

Saab 9000 MPG by year

The EPA has rated 13 model years of the Saab 9000, from 1986 to 1998. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1989, at 22 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1998 model is 14% less efficient than the best 1986 model (18 vs. 21 MPG). The 1998 model is about as efficient as the median large car (18 MPG).

Most efficient year198922 MPG combined
Latest (1998)18 MPG$2,583/yr to fuel
First rated (1986)21 MPG$2,214/yr at today's prices
Model years rated1349 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • 9000, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every 9000 model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1998 Gas 18 MPG
lowest 18
16 / 24 18 — 2 $2,583
1997 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 18
18 / 26 18.5 — 3 $2,214
1996 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 18
18 / 26 18 — 4 $2,214
1995 Gas 19 MPG
lowest 18
16 / 25 18 — 4 $2,447
1994 Gas 20 MPG
lowest 18
17 / 25 19 — 4 $2,325
1993 Gas 20 MPG
lowest 18
17 / 25 19 — 5 $2,325
1992 Gas 20 MPG
lowest 18
18 / 24 19 — 4 $2,325
1991 Gas 20 MPG
lowest 18
18 / 24 18.5 — 4 $2,325
1990 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 18
19 / 26 18 — 6 $2,214
1989 Gas 22 MPG
lowest 18
19 / 26 19 — 4 $2,114
1988 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 18
18 / 26 18 — 4 $2,214
1987 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 18
18 / 26 19 — 4 $2,214
1986 Gas 21 MPG 19 / 26 19 — 1 $2,214

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Saab 9000 year has the best fuel economy?

The 1989 Saab 9000, rated up to 22 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,114 a year.

Which Saab 9000 year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1998 model, whose most efficient version is rated 18 MPG combined (about $2,583 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Saab 9000?

The 1998 Saab 9000 is rated up to 18 MPG combined.

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