1979 SAAB 99

2.0L I4 Turbo•FWD•MANUAL•gas•turbo

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$8,555 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,711/yr · 140¢/mile equivalent

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2.0L I4

2.0L (1985cc) Saab B-series I4, carbureted (99 / 99L)

Labor Times — 1979 Saab 99

MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

478 jobs across 17 categories

body (35)

brakes (38)

cooling (21)

drivetrain (17)

electrical (68)

engine (63)

exhaust (24)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (8)

hvac (22)

ignition (12)

interior (24)

maintenance (29)

misc (2)

steering (19)

suspension (40)

transmission (36)

Repair Procedures — 1979 Saab 99

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body · 35

brakes · 38

cooling · 21

drivetrain · 17

electrical · 68

engine · 63

exhaust · 24

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 8

hvac · 22

ignition · 12

interior · 24

maintenance · 29

misc · 2

steering · 19

suspension · 40

transmission · 36

Torque Specs — 1979 Saab 99

Units

15 torque specs across 1 category

engine (15)

Fluid Capacities — 1979 Saab 99

DTC Codes — 1979 Saab 99

No DTC data for this vehicle.

Battery Specs — 1979 Saab 99

BCI Group 41

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

520 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

60 Ah

Amp Hours

95 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityRight Positive

🛒 Cross-references (buy at any parts store)

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Fitment notes: European specification; battery located in engine compartment

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Control Modules — 1979 Saab 99

Module data for this vehicle is being compiled — check back soon.

Maintenance Schedule — 1979 Saab 99

29 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (29)

Wiper Blade Sizes — 1979 Saab 99

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1979

16″

Driver side

16″

Passenger side

Attachmenthook

📝 Same configuration as previous years.

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

16″Bosch ICON 16A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30116 · ANCO 31-16Buy on Amazon

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying.

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Full wiper guide for this 99 →

NHTSA Recalls — 1979 Saab 99

No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Vehicle Info — 1979 Saab 99

Performance

Horsepower

145hp

Torque

174lb-ft

0–60 mph

9.1sec

Quarter mile

16.8sec

Top speed

115mph

Capability & size

Curb weight

2,650lb

Wiper blades

Same configuration as previous years.

Driver side

16in

Passenger side

16in

Attachment

hook

16″ fits: Bosch ICON 16A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30116 · ANCO 31-16

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1979 Saab 99 2.0L I4 Turbo and can vary by trim.

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