1982 Saab 900 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1982 Saab 900 is for a car that used a single displacement offered two ways: a 2.0L inline-four with one overhead camshaft, either breathing naturally or fed by a turbocharger, both running on gasoline. The car came as a four-door sedan or a two-door hatchback, and the data lists three trims, Base, S and Turbo. Procedures, specifications and torque values are given for the engine, fuel and ignition systems, cooling, transmission, brakes, suspension, steering and the electrical system.

Engines covered

• 2.0L inline-four — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 2.0L inline-four — SOHC, turbocharged, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan
• 2-door hatchback

Trims covered

• Base
• S
• Turbo

Known issues on the 1982 900. The federal record holds 1 recall for the 1982 900. It reached certain fuel-injected cars, where a poor electrical contact at the fuel gauge transmitter could cut power to the fuel pump and stall the engine, and in severe cases let fuel vapor escape from the tank. Dealers inspected the transmitter and replaced it when damaged. Owners lodged a single complaint, and it concerns the air bags. For the fuel system and the electrical system involved, the manual supplies procedures, specifications, wiring diagrams and diagnostics.