Saab 900 BHP
The Saab 900 has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 1996 Saab 900 S produces 98 BHP, while the 1997 Saab 900 SE Sensonic produces 182 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
30 recorded variants, from 87–182 BHP.
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Popular Saab 900 BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900 S | 1997 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 131 BHP900 |
| 900 i 16v | 1993 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 133 BHP900i |
| 900S 16v Auto | 1990 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 118 BHP900s |
| 900 SE Sensonic | 1997 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 182 BHP900 |
| 900 SE | 1997 | 2,290 cc | Petrol | 110 BHP900 |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,985 cc | Petrol | 1983–1997 | 87–182 BHP | 135.4–263 Nm | 28 |
| 2,290 cc | Petrol | 1996–1997 | 110 BHP | 284.6 Nm | 2 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900 S | 1997 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 131 BHP | 132.8 PS | 180 Nm | 98 kW | 10.5 sec | 124 mph |
| 900 SE Sensonic | 1997 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 182 BHP | 184.5 PS | 263 Nm | 136 kW | 143 mph | |
| 900 SE | 1997 | 2,290 cc | Petrol | 110 BHP | 111.5 PS | 284.6 Nm | 82 kW | 127 mph | |
| 900 S Auto | 1996 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 98 BHP | 99.4 PS | 243.9 Nm | 73.1 kW | 10.5 sec | 121 mph |
| 900 S | 1996 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 98 BHP | 99.4 PS | 243.9 Nm | 73.1 kW | 10.5 sec | 124 mph |
| 900 SE | 1996 | 2,290 cc | Petrol | 110 BHP | 111.5 PS | 284.6 Nm | 82 kW | 9.5 sec | 127 mph |
| 900 i 16v | 1993 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 133 BHP | 134.9 PS | 135.4 Nm | 99.2 kW | 10.5 sec | 112 mph |
| 900 i Aero | 1993 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 128 BHP | 129.8 PS | 135.4 Nm | 95.5 kW | 10.5 sec | 112 mph |
| 900 i SE | 1993 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 94 BHP | 95.3 PS | 135.4 Nm | 70.1 kW | 10.5 sec | 112 mph |
| 900 S Aero Turbo | 1993 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 145 BHP | 147 PS | 135.4 Nm | 108.1 kW | 118 mph | |
| 900 T 16S Convertible | 1993 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 175 BHP | 177.5 PS | 135.4 Nm | 130.5 kW | 130 mph | |
| 900 i 16v Auto | 1991 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 118 BHP | 119.7 PS | 135.4 Nm | 88 kW | 110 mph | |
| 900 i 16v | 1991 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 133 BHP | 134.9 PS | 135.4 Nm | 99.2 kW | 10.5 sec | 112 mph |
| 900 S Aero Turbo | 1991 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 145 BHP | 147 PS | 135.4 Nm | 108.1 kW | 8.2 sec | 118 mph |
| 900 T 16S Convertible A | 1991 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 175 BHP | 177.5 PS | 135.4 Nm | 130.5 kW | 130 mph | |
| 900 i 16v Auto | 1990 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 118 BHP | 119.7 PS | 135.4 Nm | 88 kW | 110 mph | |
| 900 T 16S Convertible A | 1990 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 175 BHP | 177.5 PS | 135.4 Nm | 130.5 kW | 130 mph | |
| 900 Turbo 16 Conv | 1990 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 175 BHP | 177.5 PS | 135.4 Nm | 130.5 kW | 125 mph | |
| 900S 16v Auto | 1990 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 118 BHP | 119.7 PS | 135.4 Nm | 88 kW | 110 mph | |
| 900 i Auto | 1989 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 118 BHP | 119.7 PS | 88 kW | 102 mph | ||
| 900 i | 1989 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 87 BHP | 88.2 PS | 64.9 kW | 110 mph | ||
| 900 T 16 | 1989 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 175 BHP | 177.5 PS | 135.4 Nm | 130.5 kW | 130 mph | |
| 900 Turbo 16 Conv | 1989 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 175 BHP | 177.5 PS | 135.4 Nm | 130.5 kW | 125 mph | |
| 900 Turbo | 1989 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 145 BHP | 147 PS | 108.1 kW | 121 mph | ||
| 900S 16v Auto | 1989 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 133 BHP | 134.9 PS | 135.4 Nm | 99.2 kW | 10.5 sec | 105 mph |
| 900 Turbo 16 Conv | 1988 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 175 BHP | 177.5 PS | 135.4 Nm | 130.5 kW | 125 mph | |
| 900 Turbo | 1987 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 145 BHP | 147 PS | 108.1 kW | 121 mph | ||
| 900 | 1985 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 100 BHP | 101.4 PS | 74.6 kW | 102 mph | ||
| 900 Turbo | 1983 | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 145 BHP | 147 PS | 108.1 kW | 121 mph | ||
| 900 Turbo | 1,985 cc | Petrol | 145 BHP | 147 PS | 108.1 kW | 121 mph |
Saab 900 BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Saab 900?
Recorded horsepower for the Saab 900 is 87–182 BHP across 30 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Saab 900 engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 182 BHP, from the 900.
Which Saab 900 year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 182 BHP, recorded for 1997.
What torque is recorded for the Saab 900?
Recorded torque is 135.4–284.6 Nm on the 23 variants that include it.