General Specifications & VIN Identification

1990 Saab 900 Base, 2D Convertible, AutomaticSECTION General Specifications & VIN Identification
MODEL COVERAGE

Model Body Eng. (1) Eng. ID (2) Fuel (3) Ign.
900 Series
Std. & "S" 3,4 2.0L D PFI Hall Sensor
Turbo 3,4,7 2.0L(4) L PFI Hall Sensor
Turbo SPG 3 2.0L(4) L PFI Hall Sensor
9000 Series
"S" 4,5 2.0L D PFI Hall Sensor
Turbo 5 2.0L(4) L PFI (5) DIS
Turbo CD 4 2.0L(4) L PFI (5) DIS
(1) All Engines are DOHC. See Figure for engine code and serial number location.
(2) Engine ID is 8th character of VIN, located on left front corner of instrument panel.
(3) Computer controlled.
(4) Turbocharged engine.
(5) DIS is direct ignition system.
RENDER: 1.0x

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