Saab 90 I gallery (1984–1987)
The Saab 90 was a transitional compact two-door sedan created by combining the front shell of the Saab 99 with the extended rear section of the Saab 900.
The Saab 90 was introduced in 1984 as an accessible compact vehicle manufactured exclusively at the Valmet Automotive plant in Uusikaupunki, Finland, extending the operational life of the proven Saab 99 architecture. The car was offered strictly as a two-door notchback sedan that hybridized the forward section and passenger cell of the discontinued 99 with the elongated luggage compartment and tail design of the Saab 900. Under the forward-hinged bonnet, the 90 was powered by a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter inline-four Saab H-engine (B201c) producing 100 hp with a single carburetor setup, paired with either a 4-speed or 5-speed manual transmission driving the front wheels. During its manufacturing lifespan, subtle mechanical revisions were introduced: the 1986 model year received upgraded suspension dampers, while 1987 models benefited from revised carburetors and hardened valve seats compatible with unleaded fuel. The vehicle was sold across select European territories including Scandinavia, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, wrapping up production entirely in 1987.
