1984 Saab 900 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1984 Saab 900 is for a car powered by a 2.0L gasoline inline-four with a single overhead cam. The data shows it naturally aspirated or turbocharged, in a four-door sedan or two-door hatchback body, and in Base, S or Turbo trim, three trims in total. Expect specifications and torque values for the engine and its fuel, ignition and cooling systems, plus procedures for the transmission, brakes, suspension, steering and 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 1984 900. The 1984 900 carries 1 recall on the federal record, covering 11,659 vehicles. In certain 1984 900 cars, the starter-to-alternator cable could rub on the brake fluid pipe mounted to the left inner wheelhouse, wearing through its insulation until a short circuit developed, which could start a fire. Dealers adjusted the connection at the alternator and moved the cable out of contact. There are 2 owner complaints; the electrical system is named in 2, the gasoline fuel system in 1 and the power train in 1, and 1 complaint reported a fire. Wiring diagrams and brake system procedures in the manual cover that ground.