Saviem JN90
Built: 1978-1979 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1978
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Saviem – other models: the collective page of trucks outside the named ranges, including the SG range, four- to six-cylinder engines from 2.6 to 6.8 litres, 3.5 to 17.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight
This page gathers trucks of the Saviem marque that the register could not assign to a named range. Saviem (Société Anonyme de Véhicules Industriels et d'Équipements Mécaniques) was formed in 1955 from the merger of the commercial-vehicle divisions of Renault, Somua and Latil, and was one of the major French truck makers until the brand was discontinued in 1978, when it became part of Renault Véhicules Industriels. The SG range of the 1970s and 1980s – represented here by models such as the SG 4 and SG 5 – was among the brand's best-known heavy cab-over trucks.
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The register lists 13 versions here with four- to six-cylinder engines of 2,600 to 6,800 cm³, unladen weights from 3,024 to 9,720 kg, gross vehicle weights from 3,500 to 17,500 kg, lengths from 4,980 to 11,350 mm and widths from 2,000 to 2,510 mm.
Saviem trucks shaped French road haulage in the post-war decades and competed with Berliet, Unic and foreign manufacturers before the brand was absorbed into Renault as part of the consolidation of the French commercial-vehicle industry.
When buying used, check corrosion on the cab and frame, the condition of the gearbox and clutch, the brakes, and on older models the availability of wear parts; since Saviem no longer exists as an independent brand, spare parts generally run through successor stock at Renault Trucks and specialist vintage-vehicle dealers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Saviem (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,060 mmcorrect |
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| Width | 2,330 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 6,000 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 5,324 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 9,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Saviem JN90 weigh?
The unladen weight is 5,324 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Saviem JN90?
9,000 kg.
What engine does the Saviem JN90 have?
6 cylinders.
What are the dimensions of the Saviem JN90?
6,060 mm × 2,330 mm.
When was the Saviem JN90 built?
Production years: 1978-1979.
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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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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