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I
Model 1975
Saab 99, 99L and 99 EMS
Overall length mci.
bumpers
Overall width
Overall height (empty)
Road clearance
(curb weight)
Track, front wheels
I-.--k
00
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V_UI I IUL
sUUpL.2
174.01 in (4420 mm)
66.53 in (1690 mm)
56.69 in (1440 mm)
178.35 in (4530 mm)
66.53 in (1690 mm)
56.69 in (1440 mm)
6.89 in (175 mm)
54.72 in (1390 mm)
Saab 99 EMS: 55.12 in
(1.400 mm)
6.89 in (175 mm)
54.72 in (1390 mm)
55.51 in (1410 mm)
Wheel ha se
Turing radius
Curb weight (md. fuel
coolant, tuuls,
spare wheel)
Max. loaded vehicle weight
55.51 in (1410 mm)
Saab 99 EMS:55.90 in
(11i20 mm)
97.36 in (2473 mm)
208.66 in (5.3 m)
97.36 in (2473 mm)
208.66 in (5.3 m)
2618-2770 lb (1190-1260 kg)
3410-3564 lb (1550-1620 kg)
2750-2816 lb (1250-1280 kg)
3630 (1650 kg)
Weight distribution:
Curb weight
Cross weight
No. of seats (md. driver)
Trunk volume (SAE)
Max. roof rack load
Max. trailer weight
rront 60-62 %
Front 52-53 %
5
11.8 cu.ft. (347 dm
)
3
220 lb (100 kg)
2650 lb (1200 kg)
Front 58-60 %
Front 49-50 %
5
13.5 cu.ft (381 3
)
dm
220 lb (100 kg)
2650 lb (1200 kg)
Track, back wheels
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Model 1976
Overall length incl.bumpers
Overall width
Overall height (empty)
Road clearance
(curb weight)
Track, front wheels
Track, back wheels
Wheelbase
Turning radius
Curb weight (mci. fuel,
coolant, tools,
spare wheel)
Max. loaded vehicle weight
Weight distribution:
Curb weight
Gross weight
No. of seats (incl.driver)
Trunk volume (SAE)
Max. roof rack load
Max. trailer weight
Saab 99 L, 99 CL and 99 EMS
Saab 99 CL Combi Coupé
174.01 in (4420 mm)
66.53 in (1690 mm)
56.69 in (1440 mm)
178.35 in (4530 mm)
66.53 in (1690 mm)
56.69 in (1440 mm)
6.89 in (175 mm)
55.12 in (1400 mm)
Saab 99 L: 54.72 in (1390 mm)
55.90 mm (1420 mm)
Saab 99 L: 55.51 in (1410 mm)
97.36 in (2473 mm)
208.66 in (5.3 m)
6.89 in (175 mm)
55.12 in (1400 mm)
2684-2794 lb (1220-1270 kg)
3600 lb (1630 kg)
2770-2794 lb (1260-1270 kg)
3696 lb (1680 kg)
Front 60-62 %
Front 52-53 %
5
3
11.8 cu.ft. (338 drn )
220 lb (100 kg)
3300 lb (1500 kg)
Front 58-60 %
Front 49-50 %
5
3
13.5 cu.ft. (381 dm
220 lb (100 kg)
3300 lb (1500 kg)
55.90 in (1420 mm)
97.36 in (2473 mm)
208.66 in (5.3 m)
.
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Model 1977
Overall length incl.bumpers
Overall width
Overall height (empty)
Road clearance
(curb weight)
Track, front wheels
Track, back wheels
Wheelbase
Turning radius
Curb weight (md. fuel,
coolant, tools,
spare wheel)
Max. loaded weight
,
Weight distribution:
Curb weight
Max.total weight
No. of seats (incl.driver)
Luggage compartment
volume (SAt)
Recommended load
carrying capacity in
luggage compartment:
With 5 passenger a 150 lb
(70 kg)
For each reduction of the
number of passengers in the
rear seat the load can be
increased with
Recommended load carrying
capacity with dropped back
seat
Max. roof rack load
Max. trailer weight
Saab 99 Sedan
Saab 99 Combi Coupé
174.01 in (4420 mm)
66.53 in (1690 mm)
56.69 in (1440 mm)
178.35 in (4530 mm)
66.53 in (1690 mm)
56.69 in (1440 mm)
6.89 in (175 mm)
55.12 in (1400 mm)
55.90 mm (1420 mm)
97.36 in (2473 mm)
208.66 in (5.3 m)
6.89 in (175 mm)
55.12 in (1400 mm)
55.90 in (1420 mm)
97.36 in (2473 mm)
208.66 in (5.3 m)
2662-2816 lb (1210-1280 kg)
3498-3608 lb (1590-1640 kg)
2750-2860 lb (1250-1300 kg)
3542-3652 lb (1610-1660 kg)
59.0-60.5 %
51.0-52.5 %
5
57.0-58.5 %
49.0-50.5 %
5
11.9 cu.ft. (338 3
)
dm
13.5 cii.ft. (381 3
)
dm
180 lb (80 kg)
180 lb (80 kg)
70 lb (30 kg)
70 lb (30 kg)
480 lb (220 kg)
220 lb (100 kg)
3300 lb (1500 kg)
480 lb (220 kg)
220 lb (100 kg)
3300 lb (1500 kg)
010—11
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Model 1978
Overall length incl.bumpers
Overall width
Overall height(curb weight)
Road clearance
(curb weight)
Track, front wheels
Track, back wheels
Wheelbase
Turning radius
Curb weight (mci. fuel,
coolant, tools,
spare wheel)
Max. total weight
Weight distribution front:
Curb weight
Max.total weight
No. of seats (incl.driver)
Luggage compartment
volume (SAE)
With parcel shelf
Parcel shelf removed
Recommended load
carrying capacity in
luggage compartment:
With 5 passenger a
150 lb(70 kg)
For each reduction of the
number of passengers in the
rear seat the load can be
increased with
Recommended load carrying
capacity with dropped back
seat
Max. roof rack load
Max. trailer weight
Saab 99 Sedan Models
Saab 99 Combi Coupé Models
174.01 in (4420 mm)
66.53 in (1690 mm)
56.69 in (1440 mm)
178.35 in (4530 mm)
66.53 in (1690 mm)
56.69 in (1440 mm)
6.89 in (175 mm)
55.12 in (1400 mm)
55.90 mm (1420 mm)
97.36 in (2473 mm)
208.66 in (5.3 m)
6.89 in (175 mm)
55.12 in (1400 mm)
55.90 in (1420 mm)
97.36 in (2473 mm)
208.66 in (5.3 m)
2640-2728 lb (1200-1240 kg)
3480-3564 lb (1580-1620 kg)
2640-2904 lb (1240-1320 kq)
3570-3750 lb (1620-1700 kg)
60-61 %
51-52 %
5
49-50 %
5
58-59%
12.6 cu.ft. (356 3
)
dm
12.4 cu.ft. (350 dm)
15.4 cu.ft. (435 dm
180 lb (80 kg)
180 lb (80 kg)
70 lb (30 kg)
70 lb (30 kg)
480 lb (220 kg)
220 lb (100 kg)
3300 lb (1500 kg)
480 lb (220 kg)
220 lb (100 kg)
3300 lb (1500 kg)
.
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Model 1979
Overall length incl.bumpers
Overall width
Overall height(curb weight)
Road clearance
(curb weight)
Track, front wheels
Track, back wheels
(_%
.
Wheelbase
Turning radius
Curb weight (mci. fuel,
coolant, tools,
pnre wheel and 150 lb.
driver)
Max. total weight
Weight distribution front:
Curb weight
Max.totat weight
No. of seats (incl.driver)
Luggage compartment
volume (SAE)
Recommended load
carrying capacity in
luggage compartment:
With 4 passenger a
150 lb (70 kg)
For each passengers less in
the reai’ seat the load can
be increased by
Recommended load carrying
capacity with rear seat
squab down
Max. roof rack load
Max. trailer weight
Saab 99 Sedan models
Saab 99 Cornbi Coupé models
174.01 in (4420 mm)
later production 176.26 in
(4477 mm)
66.53 in (1690 mm)
56.69 in (1440 mm)
178.35 in (4530 mm)
66.53 in (1690 mm)
56.69 in (1440 mm)
6.89 in (175 mm)
55.12 in (1400 mm)
Turbo 55.51 in 0410 mm)
56.30 mm (1430 mm)
Turbo 56.69 in (1440 mm)
97.36 in (2473 mm)
208,66 in (5.3 m)
6.89 in (175 mm)
55.12 in (1400 mm)
Turbo 55.51 (1410 mm)
56.30 in (1430 mm)
Turbo 56.69 in (1440 mm)
97.36 in (2473 mm)
208.66 in (5.3 m)
2645-2755 lb (1200-1250 kg)
3549-3615 lb (1610-1640 kg)
2711-2910 lb (1230-1320 kg)
3549-3725 lb (1610-1690 kg)
60-61 %
51-52%
5
58-59 %
49-50 %
5
12.6 cu.ft. (356 3
)
dm
12.6 cu.ft. (356 3
)
dm
(with parcel 3
shelf)
15.3 cu.ft. (435 m
without parcel shelf
180 lb (80 kg)
180 lb (80 kg)
70 lb (30 kg)
70 lb (30 kg)
485 lb (220 kg)
220 lb (100 kg)
3300 lb (1500 kg)
485 lb (220 kg)
220 lb (100 kg)
3300 lb (1500 kg)
010—13
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Model 11980, 81, 82, 83
Saab 99 Sedan models
Overall length incl.bumpers
Overall width
Overall height(curb weight)
Road clearance
(curb weight)
Track, front wheels
Track, back wheels
Wheelbase
Turning radius
Curb weight (md. fuel,
coolant, tools,
spare wheel and 150 lb.
driver)
Max. total weight
Weight distribution front:
Curb weight
Max.total weight
No. of seats (incl.driver)
Luggage compartment
volume (SAE)
Recommended load
carrying capacity in
luggage compartment:
With 4 passenger a
150 lb (70 kg)
For each passengers less in
the rear seat the load can
be increased by
capacity with rear seat
squab down
Max. roof rack load
Max. trailer weight
01 0—14
Derivations, as from
1982 model
176.26 in (4477 mm)
66.53 in (1690 mm)
56.69 in (1440 mm)
6.89 in (175 mm)
55.12 in (1400 mm)
Turbo 55.51 in (1410 mm)
56.30 mm (1430 mm)
Turbo 56.69 in (1440 mm)
97.36 in (2473 mm)
chassis No. BC 600 92 96
208.66 in (5.3 m)
2545-2733 lb (1200-1240 kg)
1981:
26 18-2706 lb (1190-1230 kg)
3482-3571 lb (1580-1620 kg)
1981:
3433-3542 lb (1560-1610 kg)
55.51 in (1410 mm) 5.5 in rims
56.69 in (1440 mm) 5.5 in rims
97.05 in (2465 mm) as from
2574-2651 lb (1170-1205 kg)
3432-3542 lb (1560-1610 kg)
60-61 %
51-52 %
5
12.6 cu.ft. (356 dm
3
180 lb (80 kg)
70 lb (30 kg) Recommended load carrying
485 lb (220 kg)
220 lb (100 kg)
3300 lb (1500 kg)
.
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Specifications
Engine model 1975—81
Single-carburetor
Type
Power rating, DIN (SAE net)
Max. torque, DIN
Compression ratio
Cylinder bore
Stroke
Cylinder volume
Ordering of firing (No. 1 at rear)
Engine idling speed (warm engine
and headlamps on low beam)
Weight md. clutch, throttle
valve housing, exhaust manifold,
starter and oil filter
Fuel, octane number, mm.
4-cyl, 4-stroke with
overhead camshaft
73 kW (100 hp)/5.200
rim in
162 Nm (115 ftlb,
16.5 kgm) 3.500 r/min
9.2:1
3543!! (90.0 mm)
3,071” (78.0 mm)
121.0 3
in (1985 5
)
cm
1-3-4-2
875 + 50 r/min
appr. 308 lb. (140 kg)
RON 97
Twin-carbureted engine
Type
Power rating, DIN (SAE net)
Max. torque, DIN
\L)
Compression ratio
Cylinder bore
Stroke
Cylinder volume
Ordering of firing (No. 1 at rear)
Engine idling speed (warm engine
and headlamps on low beam)
Weight md. clutch, throttle
valve housing, exhaust manifold,
starter and oil filter
Fuel, octane number, mm.
4-cyl., 4-stroke with
overhead camshaft
79 kW (108 hp)/5.200 r/min
164 Nm (121 ftlb,
16.7 kgm 3300 r/min
9.2:1
3.543” (90.0 mm)
3.071” (38.0 mm)
121.0 in (1985 3
)
cm
1-3-4-2
850 ± 50 r/min
appr. 308 lb. (140 kg)
RON 97
Injection engine
Type
Power rating, DIN (SAL net)
Max. torque, DIN
Compression ratio
Cylinder bore
Stroke
Cylinder volume
Ordering of firing (No. 1 at rear)
Engine idling speed (warm engine
and headlamps on low beam)
Weight md. clutch, throttle
valve housing, exhaust manifold,
starter and oil filter
Fuel, octane number, mm.
4-cyl., 4-stroke with
overhead camshaft
87 kW (118 hp)/5.500 r/min
167 Nm (123 ftlb,
17,0 kgm 3.700 r/min
9.2:1
3.543” (90.0 mm)
3.071” (38.0 mm)
121.0 in (1985 cm
1-3-4-2
850 + 50 r/min
appr. 308 lb. (140 kg)
RON 97
Engine model 1975—81
020—1
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Type
Power rating, DIN (SAE net)
Max. torque, DIN
Compression ratio
Cylinder bore
Stroke
Cylinder volume
Ordering of firing (No. 1 at rear)
Engine idling speed (warm engine
and headlamps on low beam)
Weight mci. clutch, throttle
valve housing, exhaust manifold,
starter and oil filter
Fuel, octane number, mm.
Turbo engine
4-cyl., 4—stroke with overhead camshaft
107 kW (145 hp) at 5.000 r/min
235 Nm (24 kqm)/3000 r/min
7.2:1
90 mm
78mm
3
3
121.0 in (1985 cm
1-3-4-2
875 + 50 F/mm
appr. 308 lb. (140 kg)
RON 97
Cylinder block
Material
No. of main bearings
Cylinder bore:
Standard (A)
Standard (B)
lsr oversize
2nd oversize
Specially alloyed cast iron
5
90.000-90.010 mm
90.010-90.020 mm
90.500 mm
91.000 mm
.
Cylinder head
Max. grinding or facing of cylinder
head surface
Distance from cylinder head gasket
to valve cover gasket surface, new
cylinder head
0.4 mm
92.75 + 0.05 mm
Pistons
Make
Material
No. of rings per piston
Width of ring grooves:
Top
Middle
Bottom
Piston diameter (measured
0.79”/20 mm from lower
edge perpendicular to pin):
Standard (AB)
Standard (C)
1st oversize
2nd oversize
Piston clearance
Withdrawal of piston
Piston orientation
Pin diameter
Fit of pin
Piston speed (average speed)
020—2
“MAHLE” or “KARL SCHMIDT”
Pistons of different makes must not be
fitted to the same engine.
Light alloy
2 compression rings
1 oil scraper (3-piece)
1.79-1.81 mm
2.03-2.05 mm
4.01-4.03 mm
89.980-89.986 mm
89.999-90.010 mm
90.472-90.487 mm
90.972-90.987 mm
0.014-0.040 mm
From top of block
Groove on top should be facing the engine
transmission end
23.996-24.000 mm
0.005-0.014 mm
Sliding fit under gentle pressure with thumb
13 rn/s at 5000 1-/mm
Engine model 1975—81
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Piston rings
I
Upper comrression ring
Thickness
Cap, fitted in new cUnder
Piston ring p1ev in groove
1.73-1.75 mm
0.35-055 miii
0.050-0.082 mm
Lower compression ring:
Thickness
Cap. fitted in new c’. Finder
Piston ring pie’. in grooe
1.98-1.99 mm
0.30-0.45 mm
0.040-0.072 mm
Oil scraper:
Thickness seciment
Cap fitted in new cylinder
(cqmei t)
Tickn’ss. inidd Ic ring
0.58-0.64 mm
0.38-1.41) mm
2.65-2.73 mm
Connecting rods
Mat erie)
F iq—eric) bore
Small—end hush. inst aIled
Ma \ i in i irn allowed w ci qh
di fir rer ice bet wrer con
nect trig rods in same
en q inc
F orged steel
56.000-56.019 mm
24.004-24.0 10 ruin
6g
Crankshaft
Ma F erial
Soc face
treat merit
Journal hardness
No. of main bearirup;
Forged steel
Tenni 1cr-coated
approx 800 HV
5
Crank pin diameter:
S tandarci
1st uridersi ze
2nd undersize
rd undersize
4th undersize
51.981-52.000 mrii
51.731-5 [.750 mm
51.481-51—500 mm
51.237-51.250 mm
50.987-5 1.000 mm
Main journal diameter:
S t and a r d
1st undersize
2nd undersize
3rd undersize
4th undersize
Radius at journal end
Max. out-of--round of
jour ii a Is
Max. conicity of journals
Bearing material
Crankshaft end float
Big-end bearing clearance
Crank bearing clearance
Colour markings, main end
connect irig rod bear ii icj shells:
Standard
1st uridersi ze
2nd undersize
57.981-58.000 mm
57.731-57.750 mm
57.481-57.500 mm
57.2 37-57.250 mm
56.987-57.000 mm
2.2-2.5 mm
(J.05 mm
0.05 mm
cad hr o rile
0.08—0.211 miii
0.020-0.1)62 mm
0.025-0.062 miii
-
1 bin
Thick
i-. e d
Yelluw
White
C reeri
Engine mode! 1975—81
lIme
Eli-own
020—3
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Camshaft
Number of bearings
Bearing diameter
Camshaft end float
Cam lift (at 0 valve clearance):
Inlet valve
Exhaust valve
Valve timing:
Inlet (nominal valve clearance)
Exhaust (nominal valve clearance)
Number of bearings
Bearing diameter
Camshaft end float
Cam lift (at 0 valve clearance):
Inlet valve
Exhuast valve
Valve timing:
Inlet (nominal valve cearance)
Exhaust (nominal valve clearance)
Carbureted enctine,
1975 model
Carbureted_engine, as
from model 1976
5
Up to and md. engine
number B2OPO1 45992 and
B20P02 10500: 25,94 mm
As from engine number
B2OPOI 45993 and B20P02
10501: 20.94
0.08-0.25 mm
5
10.4 rare
10.6 mm
10.3 mm
10.5 mm
1)
28.94 mm
0.08-0.25 mm
0
tO 1)T1)(_
0,
closes at )4 4,f( )[
°
(31-ICC
OPll5 ft 54
closes at 10° /\
-
opens at 12 fITLy.
closes at 56 AL3D(
°
1313CC
opens at 56
closes at 12 ATD(.
U[0IS it
ruel—injectiori enqines
5
28.94 mm
0.08-0.25 mm
Turbo enigine
28.94 rum
(J.0f3—O.2’ uniT
10.8 mm
11.0 mm
Ill. rerun
I o. nine
opens at 10° 3 IIDU
AHD(
closes at ,4
opens at 46° FIBIDC
closes at 18° ATDC
opens at 120 (311)1
4fl0
At II )C
closes at
620
III 31)1
Opens ft
closes at 20 All )(
.
Valve mechanism
Valve face angle,
inlet and exhaust
Valve seat angle in
cylinder head, inlet
and exhaust
Valve seat width, inlet
and exhaust
-0
44.,
45°
1—2 rem
Valve stern diameter:
c3
Inlet
Exhaust
Max. clearance valve stemvalve guide
7.960-7.975 mm
7.9 55-7.900 mm
0.5 mm
Measured on valve head, raised
0.12” (3 mm) above seat
Valve head diameter:
Inlet
Exhaust
020—4
42.0 mm
35.5 nun (34.5 miii later design)
Engine model 1975—81