The service and repair manual for the 1988 Saab 900 — 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 engines, 7 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Saab published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, SOHC 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · Turbo Convertible 2-Door · SPG Hatchback 2-Door · S Sedan 4-Door · S Hatchback 2-Door · Turbo Hatchback 2-Door +1 |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 18 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 900 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 68
- General Information 1,377
- Accessories & Equipment 32
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 49
- Brakes 36
- Maintenance 86
- Drivelines & Axles 10
- Steering 23
- Electrical 101
- Suspension 37
- Engine Mechanical 122
- Transmission 117
- Engine Performance 515
- Steering Wheel Nut 26
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 900
- Suspension — front › control arm › lower arm · 88V149000If more than one of the three bolts should fail, lowerfront control arm could come loose leading to.
- Electrical System — wiring › interior/under dash · 88V173000This could cause a short circuit; the resulting heatbuildup could cause smoke or a fire in the passe.
Owners have filed 18 complaints and Saab has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1988 900. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 900 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 900?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, Turbo Convertible 2-Door, SPG Hatchback 2-Door, S Sedan 4-Door, S Hatchback 2-Door, Turbo Hatchback 2-Door, Base Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Saab published for this year.
What 1988 900 problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1988 900, covering suspension, electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Saab dealers.
Does it include 1988 900 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1988 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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