1998 Saab 900

VIN YS3DF75N0W7005978
Listed at
$4,000

This 1998 Saab 900 is listed at $4,000 with 189,312 miles.

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Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
30185 $4,000 189,312 mi 2026-07-21

What would this 1998 Saab 900 cost per month?

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10% down
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$71
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $400 down
Amount financed
$3,600
Total interest
$660

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for YS3DF75N0W7005978
Engine
2.0L
Transmission
Manual/Standard
Body
Convertible/Cabriolet
Fuel
Gasoline
Model year
1998
Made by
SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
18
MPG
City
16
MPG
Highway
24
MPG
$2,580 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 18 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 1998 Saab 900 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $12,900
Insurance $6,800
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $26,700

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1998 Saab 900 has 3 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 18 MPG.

3 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • AIR BAGS
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. STATIC ELECTRICITY CAN BUILD UP WITHIN THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE AND CREATE ENOUGH OF A CHARGE TO CAUSE AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG…
    NHTSA campaign 01V222000
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPERLY AIMING THE HEADLIGHTING SYSTEM WERE OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO.
    NHTSA campaign 98V038000
  • EQUIPMENT
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG ALERT LABEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO.
    NHTSA campaign 98V139000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 1998 Saab 900 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 31, 2026.

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car
Model Median price For sale nearby vs this car
1998 Saab 900 (this car) 0
1998 BMW Z3 $16,999 3
1999 Plymouth Prowler $31,995 3
1998 Chevrolet Corvette $22,995 2

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