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Saab 96
7 generations · 7 engine options · data across all years of the 96 platform.
3,215
Labor times
953
Torque specs
0
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0
Repair procedures
42
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0
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5-Year Cost of Ownership · 1973 1.5L V4
$6,435
~$1,287/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
1973
1 engine option
1.5L V4
FWD
1972
1 engine option
1.5L V4
FWD
1971
1 engine option
1.5L V4
FWD
1970
1 engine option
1.5L V4
FWD
1969
1 engine option
1.5L V4
FWD
1968
1 engine option
1.5L V4
FWD
1967
1 engine option
1.5L V4
FWD
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