Saab 900 BESTEL
Built: 1986 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1986
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Saab – other models registered as light commercial: the collective page of the 95, 96, 900, 9000, 9-3, 9-5 and 9-7X estates, three- to eight-cylinder engines from 44 to 214 kW
This collective page lists Saab passenger cars individually registered commercially as light commercial vehicles, from the two-stroke three-cylinder 95 and 96 estates of the 1960s through the 900 and 9000 to the 9-3, 9-5 and the US-built 9-7X. The 9-7X was developed in a co-operation with General Motors based on the Chevrolet TrailBlazer and was the only Saab model with a V8 engine.
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The register lists 36 versions here with 44 to 214 kW from three- to eight-cylinder engines of 841 to 5,328 cm³ displacement. Kerb weights range from 878 to 2,340 kg, gross vehicle weight from 1,367 to 3,500 kg, lengths from 4,300 to 5,450 mm, and widths from 1,450 to 2,410 mm.
As with other estate-car makers, commercial registration as a light commercial vehicle made use of the large tailgate opening and payload of Saab's estates for carrying goods; following the manufacturer's insolvency in 2011/2012 and the end of vehicle production, the vehicle base for such conversions is now historically limited.
Buying used, on the older two-stroke and early four-stroke models check for rust around the wheel arches and floor pan, on the 900 and 9000 check the turbocharger and automatic transmission, and on the 9-7X also check the air suspension and four-wheel-drive system. As Saab is no longer in production, parts supply now relies heavily on specialists and the used-parts market.
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,989 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,690 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,005 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,620 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Saab SAAB 900 BESTEL weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,005 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Saab SAAB 900 BESTEL?
1,620 kg.
What engine does the Saab SAAB 900 BESTEL have?
4 cylinders, 1,989 cm³ displacement.
When was the Saab SAAB 900 BESTEL built?
Production years: 1986.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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9-5
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9-7X
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900
900 BESTEL
900 EMS-3CK-LM5-SR
900 TURBO
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