The current Saab 900 is 182.7″ long, 67.3″ wide, on a 102.4″ wheelbase, weighing 2,965 lb. At 15.2 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Saab 900 generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980–1986 | 188.2″ | 66.1″ | 55.9″ | 98.8″ | 2,760 lb |
| 1987–1993 | 184.6″ | 66.5″ | 55.9″ | 99.2″ | 2,723 lb |
| 1994 | 183.5″ | 66.9″ | 55.9″ | 100.8″ | 2,987 lb |
| 1995–1998 | 182.7″ | 67.3″ | 56.7″ | 102.4″ | 2,965 lb |
900 year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 19 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 182.7″ | 67.3″ | 102.4″ | 3 | |
| 1997 | 182.7″ | 67.3″ | 102.4″ | 3 | |
| 1996 | 182.7″ | 67.3″ | 102.4″ | 3 | |
| 1995 | 182.7″ | 67.3″ | 102.4″ | 3 | |
| 1994 | 183.5″ | 66.9″ | 100.8″ | 2 | |
| 1993 | 184.6″ | 66.5″ | 99.2″ | 4 | |
| 1992 | 184.6″ | 66.5″ | 99.2″ | 4 | |
| 1991 | 184.6″ | 66.5″ | 99.2″ | 7 | |
| 1990 | 184.6″ | 66.5″ | 99.2″ | 7 | |
| 1989 | 184.3″ | 66.5″ | 99.2″ | 7 | |
| 1988 | 184.6″ | 66.5″ | 99.2″ | 7 | |
| 1987 | 184.6″ | 66.5″ | 99.2″ | 7 | |
| 1986 | 186.6″ | 66.5″ | 99.2″ | 6 | |
| 1985 | 186.6″ | 66.5″ | 99.2″ | 5 | |
| 1984 | 187.4″ | 66.5″ | 99.6″ | 3 | |
| 1983 | 187.4″ | 66.5″ | 99.6″ | 3 | |
| 1982 | 187.4″ | 66.5″ | 99.2″ | 2 | |
| 1981 | 187.8″ | 66.5″ | 99.2″ | 2 | |
| 1980 | 188.2″ | 66.1″ | 98.8″ | 1 |
Will a 900 fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15.2 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15.2 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.6 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 1,025 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 67.3″ | 71.7″ | -4.4″ |
| Wheelbase | 102.4″ | 106.7″ | -4.3″ |
| Curb weight | 2,965 lb | 3,530 lb | -565 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a Saab 900?
182.7″ (15′ 3″) in its current generation, 67.3″ wide and 56.7″ tall.
How much does a Saab 900 weigh?
2,965 lb at the kerb, which is 7% more than the first generation we hold from 1980.
Will a 900 fit in a garage?
At 15.2 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the 900 got bigger over the years?
Not materially, by the generations we hold.