1994 SAAB 900

8 recalls, 88 complaints - 47 TSBs

98V038000 Feb 24, 1998
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPERLY AIMING THE HEADLIGHTING SYSTEM WERE OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence
IF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE REPLACED, CUSTOMERS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY AIM THE HEADLIGHTS.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE SENT AIMING INSTRUCTIONS, AND DIRECTIONS FOR AFFIXING THESE INSERTS TO THE OWNER GUIDES. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, A DEALER CAN AFFIX THE INSERTS IN THEIR OWNER GUIDE FOR THEM.
92,505 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
97V046000 Mar 21, 1997
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND.
Consequence
THIS BINDING CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE PLATE NOT RETURNING TO THE CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE THROTTLE PEDAL IS RELEASED AND A SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING WITH A NICKEL-COATED BUSHING AND BOLT.
52,500 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
95V068000 Mar 29, 1995
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
IT IS POSSIBLE TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER INTO THE REVERSE GEAR POSITION, REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, AND STILL HAVE THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL, OR, TO ACCIDENTLY DISENGAGE REVERSE BY STRIKING THE GEAR LEVER.
Consequence
IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE CAR CAN ROLL FROM ITS ORIGINAL PARKED POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE TRANSMISSION LINKAGE COMPONENTS AND COMPLETE A SPECIALLY DEVELOPED SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE THAT WILL ENSURE THAT WHEN THE SHIFT IS MOVED TO THE REVERSE POSITION, THE REVERSE GEAR IS ACTUALLY ENGAGED.
8,993 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
94V226000 Nov 18, 1994
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
ONE OR MORE OF THE ARC WELDS CAN BE MISSING ON THE SEAT BACK FRAME RECLINER.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN A SEAT BACK FALLING BACKWARDS UNDER A LOAD.
Remedy
BOTH FRONT SEAT BACKS WILL BE INSPECTED WITH THE USE OF A HOOK TO PULL BACK THE SEAT BACK UPHOLSTERY. FOR ANY SEAT WITH MISSING WELDS, THE SEAT BACK FRAME/RECLINER WILL BE REPLACED.
10,584 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
94V174000 Sep 14, 1994
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Defect Description
THE TWO WELD POINTS IN THE REARWARD ATTACHMENT BRACKET FOR THE SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION BEAM IN THE REAR DOOR MAY BE OUT OF POSITION. IF THE WELDS ARE OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLES WILL NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 214, S5, "SIDE DOOR STRENGTH."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: PASSENGERS SITTING IN THE REAR SEATS WILL BE SUBJECT TO AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE COLLISION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL SUPPORT BRACKETS AT THE SUPPORT WELD LOCATIONS.
9,814 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
94V127000 Jul 8, 1994
SEATS
Defect Description
TWO TRIGGER SPRINGS MOUNTED TO THE FORE/AFT ADJUSTMENT LEVER DO NOT DEVELOP SUFFICIENT FORCE TO PROPERLY LOCK THE SEAT RAILS. AFTER THE SEAT IS ADJUSTED, THIS DOES NOT ALLOW THE SEAT RAIL LOCK TO PROPERLY ENGAGE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE SEAT TO MOVE IN A SUDDEN STOP OR COLLISION.
Consequence
THIS CAN INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE BOTH FRONT SEATS AND THE TWO SPRINGS ON EACH SEAT WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW SPRINGS WITH PROPER TENSION TO ENSURE PROPER ENGAGEMENT.
1,015 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
94V110000 Jun 13, 1994
SEATS
Defect Description
A WELD IN THE SEAT RAILS WAS NOT MADE, INCREASING THE RISK OF FATIGUE CRACKS FORMING AROUND THE ATTACHMENT BUSHINGS ON THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM, CAUSING THE POSSIBILITY OF THE HEIGHT ADJUSTER BREAKING IN A REAR END COLLISION AND ALLOWING THE SEAT TO FOLD BACKWARDS.
Consequence
THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO SEAT OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT SEAT FRAME RAILS.
3,252 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
94V074000 Apr 16, 1994
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Defect Description
THE ORIGINAL FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND/OR PADS SHIELDS DO NOT PROTECT THE ASSEMBLIES FROM BEING COATED WITH A LAYER OF SLUSH, ROAD SALT OR WATER WHILE DRIVING IN SNOW OR HEAVY RAIN. THIS CAN RESULT IN A DELAY IN BRAKING ACTION THAT INCREASES NORMAL STOPPING DISTANCE.
Consequence
INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL FRONT BRAKE SHIELDS WITH A NEW DESIGN. AN ADDITIONAL HOLE WILL BE DRILLED IN THE STEERING KING PIN HOUSING TO ATTACH A LARGER COVER PLATE. A SMALLER PROTECTION PLATE WILL ALSO BE ATTACHED TO THE EXISTING TWO BOLTS IN THE HUB.
7,443 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

88 total complaints 5 crashes 2 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL9
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION3
SUSPENSION:FRONT3
SEATS Jun 2, 2014
Incident date: Oct 9, 1995
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 SAAB 900. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT WAS CRACKED AND HAD A DAMAGED FRAME THAT WAS DETERIORATING. THE SEAT WAS NOT SECURED AND WOULD MOVE INDEPENDENTLY. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT ALSO EXHIBITED THE FAILURE. THE SRS SENSOR AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SENSOR I... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS Dec 7, 2004
Incident date: Jul 27, 1994
THE EXPERIENCE LEAKING HEAD GASKET REPEATED PROBLEM. THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND BRAKE PROBLEMS. *BF THE BRAKES SQUEALED WHEN STOPPING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE PASSENGER DOOR WAS HARD TO CLOSE, THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD RUN BAD, THE HEAT OPERATION WAS INOPERATIVE, THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK, SEAT COVE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Dec 7, 2004
Incident date: Jul 27, 1994
THE EXPERIENCE LEAKING HEAD GASKET REPEATED PROBLEM. THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND BRAKE PROBLEMS. *BF THE BRAKES SQUEALED WHEN STOPPING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE PASSENGER DOOR WAS HARD TO CLOSE, THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD RUN BAD, THE HEAT OPERATION WAS INOPERATIVE, THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK, SEAT COVE... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Dec 7, 2004
Incident date: Jul 27, 1994
THE EXPERIENCE LEAKING HEAD GASKET REPEATED PROBLEM. THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND BRAKE PROBLEMS. *BF THE BRAKES SQUEALED WHEN STOPPING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE PASSENGER DOOR WAS HARD TO CLOSE, THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD RUN BAD, THE HEAT OPERATION WAS INOPERATIVE, THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK, SEAT COVE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Dec 7, 2004
Incident date: Jul 27, 1994
THE EXPERIENCE LEAKING HEAD GASKET REPEATED PROBLEM. THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND BRAKE PROBLEMS. *BF THE BRAKES SQUEALED WHEN STOPPING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE PASSENGER DOOR WAS HARD TO CLOSE, THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD RUN BAD, THE HEAT OPERATION WAS INOPERATIVE, THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK, SEAT COVE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 7, 2004
Incident date: Jul 27, 1994
THE EXPERIENCE LEAKING HEAD GASKET REPEATED PROBLEM. THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND BRAKE PROBLEMS. *BF THE BRAKES SQUEALED WHEN STOPPING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE PASSENGER DOOR WAS HARD TO CLOSE, THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD RUN BAD, THE HEAT OPERATION WAS INOPERATIVE, THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK, SEAT COVE... Read more
SEATS Dec 7, 2004
Incident date: Jul 27, 1994
THE EXPERIENCE LEAKING HEAD GASKET REPEATED PROBLEM. THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND BRAKE PROBLEMS. *BF THE BRAKES SQUEALED WHEN STOPPING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE PASSENGER DOOR WAS HARD TO CLOSE, THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD RUN BAD, THE HEAT OPERATION WAS INOPERATIVE, THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK, SEAT COVE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Dec 7, 2004
Incident date: Jul 27, 1994
THE EXPERIENCE LEAKING HEAD GASKET REPEATED PROBLEM. THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND BRAKE PROBLEMS. *BF THE BRAKES SQUEALED WHEN STOPPING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE PASSENGER DOOR WAS HARD TO CLOSE, THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD RUN BAD, THE HEAT OPERATION WAS INOPERATIVE, THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK, SEAT COVE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL Dec 7, 2004
Incident date: Jul 27, 1994
THE EXPERIENCE LEAKING HEAD GASKET REPEATED PROBLEM. THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND BRAKE PROBLEMS. *BF THE BRAKES SQUEALED WHEN STOPPING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE PASSENGER DOOR WAS HARD TO CLOSE, THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD RUN BAD, THE HEAT OPERATION WAS INOPERATIVE, THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK, SEAT COVE... Read more
VISIBILITY Dec 7, 2004
Incident date: Jul 27, 1994
THE EXPERIENCE LEAKING HEAD GASKET REPEATED PROBLEM. THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND BRAKE PROBLEMS. *BF THE BRAKES SQUEALED WHEN STOPPING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE PASSENGER DOOR WAS HARD TO CLOSE, THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD RUN BAD, THE HEAT OPERATION WAS INOPERATIVE, THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK, SEAT COVE... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS Dec 7, 2004
Incident date: Jul 27, 1994
THE EXPERIENCE LEAKING HEAD GASKET REPEATED PROBLEM. THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND BRAKE PROBLEMS. *BF THE BRAKES SQUEALED WHEN STOPPING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE PASSENGER DOOR WAS HARD TO CLOSE, THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD RUN BAD, THE HEAT OPERATION WAS INOPERATIVE, THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK, SEAT COVE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES Dec 7, 2004
Incident date: Jul 27, 1994
THE EXPERIENCE LEAKING HEAD GASKET REPEATED PROBLEM. THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND BRAKE PROBLEMS. *BF THE BRAKES SQUEALED WHEN STOPPING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE PASSENGER DOOR WAS HARD TO CLOSE, THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD RUN BAD, THE HEAT OPERATION WAS INOPERATIVE, THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK, SEAT COVE... Read more
STRUCTURE Dec 7, 2004
Incident date: Jul 27, 1994
THE EXPERIENCE LEAKING HEAD GASKET REPEATED PROBLEM. THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND BRAKE PROBLEMS. *BF THE BRAKES SQUEALED WHEN STOPPING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE PASSENGER DOOR WAS HARD TO CLOSE, THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD RUN BAD, THE HEAT OPERATION WAS INOPERATIVE, THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK, SEAT COVE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Dec 7, 2004
Incident date: Jul 27, 1994
THE EXPERIENCE LEAKING HEAD GASKET REPEATED PROBLEM. THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND BRAKE PROBLEMS. *BF THE BRAKES SQUEALED WHEN STOPPING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE PASSENGER DOOR WAS HARD TO CLOSE, THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD RUN BAD, THE HEAT OPERATION WAS INOPERATIVE, THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK, SEAT COVE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 7, 2004
Incident date: Jul 27, 1994
THE EXPERIENCE LEAKING HEAD GASKET REPEATED PROBLEM. THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND BRAKE PROBLEMS. *BF THE BRAKES SQUEALED WHEN STOPPING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE PASSENGER DOOR WAS HARD TO CLOSE, THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD RUN BAD, THE HEAT OPERATION WAS INOPERATIVE, THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK, SEAT COVE... Read more
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. Dec 7, 2004
Incident date: Jul 27, 1994
THE EXPERIENCE LEAKING HEAD GASKET REPEATED PROBLEM. THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND BRAKE PROBLEMS. *BF THE BRAKES SQUEALED WHEN STOPPING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE PASSENGER DOOR WAS HARD TO CLOSE, THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD RUN BAD, THE HEAT OPERATION WAS INOPERATIVE, THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK, SEAT COVE... Read more
TIRES May 2, 2004
Incident date: Apr 30, 2004
WHILE DRIVING ON THE DAN RYAN EXPRESSWAY AT 3:00 P.M. ON 4/30/04, I HEARD A POP AND I THOUGHT A BELT SNAPPED, MY CAR, A 1994 SAAB S, JERKED, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO GAIN CONTROL. I SMELLED BURNING RUBBER. I LOOKED IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AND SAW A TIRE ROLE FROM EAST TO WEST ON THE EXPRESSWAY. I THOU... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Nov 16, 2003
Incident date: Oct 17, 2003
IN JULY OF 2003, SAAB OF SANTA MONICA, CA REPLACED THE TIMING BELT ON MY USED 1994 SAAB 900 (65,000 MILE SERVICE). THE LABOR WAS COMPLIMENTARY AND COVERED UNDER A CHANGE IN SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE OUTLINED BY SAAB USA IN A LETTER SENT OUT TO SAAB 900 OWNERS IN JULY 1995. THE LETTER AMENDED INFORMATIO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Oct 29, 2003
Incident date: Aug 14, 2003
VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC DUE TO ENGINE FAILURE.*MR THE GASKET SURROUNDING THE TIMING BELT COVER BECAME TANGLED WITH THE TIMING BELT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO START.*TS *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Mar 21, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS SENT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO FOUND A BUNDLE OF WIRES HELD TOGETHER BY A PLASTIC BINDER WIRE CLIP. THE BUNDLE BECAME LOOSE AND A WIRE WAS EXPOSED TO AND RUBBING ON METAL. *NLM
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Nov 20, 2002
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TIMMING BELT TENSION ON HER VEHICLE. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT SHE HAS REPLACED IT ONCE AND IT WAS WARRANTIED FOR 3500 MILES AND IT HAS HAPPEND AGAIN THIS ALSO CAUSES ENGINE FAILURE ON THE VEHICLE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED BUT REFUSES TO DO ANYT... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM May 14, 2002
Incident date: Sep 13, 2001
CONSUMER HAD COOLANT BOTTLE AND COOLANT RECOVERY BOTTLE REPLACED. *JG
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION May 13, 2002
Incident date: May 1, 2000
RECALL 95 V 068 000/TRANSMISSION MANUAL: VEHICLE OPERATED IN REVERSE INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUME RTHAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVER UNDER RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Jan 25, 2002
Incident date: Sep 13, 2001
CONSUMER EXPLAINS THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE UPON INVESTIGATION WAS FOUND DEFECTIVE. *JG
AIR BAGS Jan 25, 2002
CONSUMER SAYS THE CAUSE OF THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG WAS CAUSED BY THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR Jan 25, 2002
Incident date: Sep 13, 2001
CONSUMER HAD LEFT FRONT WHEEL SENSOR REPLACED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 25, 2002
Incident date: Sep 13, 2001
CONSUMER HAD THE THROTTLE MOTOR REPLACED ON VEHICLE. *JG
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Jan 25, 2002
Incident date: Sep 13, 2001
CONSUMER HAD COOLANT BOTTLE AND COOLANT RECOVERY BOTTLE REPLACED. *JG
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Nov 28, 2001
Incident date: Aug 1, 1999
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ON WET PAVEMENT THERE IS NO REPONSE FOR A FEW SECONDS, THEN THE BRAKES WILL ENGAGE. CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A RECALL REGARDING THIS PROBLEM, HOWEVER HIS VIN IS NOT INCLUDED, CONSUMER FEELS HIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *SLC
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH Oct 25, 2001
Incident date: Jun 11, 1996
POPS OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE AND AT 40 MPH. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH May 15, 2001
Incident date: Mar 19, 2001
A FIRE STARTED IN THE PASSENGER SIDE DASH OF THE CAR, IN A RAPID SEQUENCE OF EVENTS THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND THICK SMOKE ENGULFED THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE, AS THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED ADDING TO THE FLAMES, THE VEHICLE WAS TO... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Aug 23, 2000
Incident date: Apr 23, 2000
DRIVING IN OUTSIDE LANE OF HIGHWAY -- TOTAL, SUDDEN FAILURE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM -- EVERYTHING STOPPED WORKING AT ONCE (INCLUDING 4-WAY FLASHERS, WIPERS. LIGHTS ETC.) -- POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE HAD CORRODED -- BUT THE SAME CABLE WAS REPLACED THE YEAR BEFORE DUE TO SIMILAR, SLIGHT INTERMITTENT PROBLEM... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jul 6, 2000
Incident date: Jun 25, 2000
DUE TO A DEFECTIVE TIMING CHAIN WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE SEIZED WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. THERE WAS A SAFETY CAMPAIGN WHICH THE OWNER WAS UNAWARE. THERE A NEWLY DESIGN FOR THE TIMING BELT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Feb 1, 2000
WHILE IN REVERSE GEAR JUMPS INTO NEUTRAL . VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 95V068000. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Dec 26, 1999
Incident date: Sep 3, 1999
SERPENTINE BELT PULLEYS BROKE OFF TWICE, IN THE LAST FEW THOUSAND MILES, CAUSING DESTRUCTION OF BRAND NEW SERPENTINE BELTS, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, LOSS OF HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, LOSS OF BATTERY CHARGE, AND OVERHEATING. THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT, IN WHICH ANOTHER PULLEY BROKE OFF THE SYSTEM... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Oct 27, 1999
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Sep 22, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1999
ENGINE TIMING BELT WENT OUT, AND CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION May 3, 1999
Incident date: Jun 15, 1994
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES ONGOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE. IT WILL NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE. ALSO VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THESE MATTERS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE May 3, 1999
Incident date: Jun 15, 1994
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES ONGOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE. IT WILL NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE. ALSO VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THESE MATTERS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Mar 12, 1999
Incident date: Mar 4, 1999
SAAB PROVIDED DEALERS/MECHANICS WITH A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, BUT NEGLECTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMERS WITH A SAFETY RECALL. WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN A FREE, 30 MINUTE REPAIR RESULTED IN OVER $600, 2 DAYS OF REPAIRS, AND A DANGEROUS SITUATION IN WHICH MY ENGINE NEARLY BURNED OUT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Jan 14, 1999
Incident date: Jan 11, 1999
PULLEY ON THE SERPENTINE BELT ASSEMBLY BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *AK.ET.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM Nov 6, 1998
Incident date: Sep 18, 1998
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH LOWER CONTROL ARM. LOWER CONTROL ARMS ARE RESTING ON SUB-FRAME, CAUSING THEM TO BREAK. WHEN DRIVING IT CAUSES THEIR VEHICLE TO DRIVE TOWARDS A CERTAIN DIRECTION, EVEN THOUGH THE ALIGNMENT IS CORRECT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION May 4, 1998
MANUAL TRANSMISSION HANDLES POORLY IN REVERSE. VEHICLE WILL SOMETIMES SLIP OUT OF REVERSE WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO THERE IS A CRUNCHING NOISE DURING OPERATION OF TRANSMISSION. DEALERS ARE UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Feb 6, 1998
Incident date: Oct 7, 1997
SMELLED SWEET SMELL, THIUGHT IT WAS THE VEHICLE, NEED A GOOD CLEANING. SMELL NEVER WENT AWAY AND KEPT COMING UP IN INTERVALS. COOLANT KEPT LEAKING INTO THE HEATER CORE AND HEATER BOX. CHANGED FILTERS, NO SMELL FOUND. REPLACED THERMOSTAT. HOWEVER, SMELL STILL APPEARED. IN ADDITION, THROTTLE CONTRO... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Feb 6, 1998
Incident date: Oct 7, 1997
SMELLED SWEET SMELL, THIUGHT IT WAS THE VEHICLE, NEED A GOOD CLEANING. SMELL NEVER WENT AWAY AND KEPT COMING UP IN INTERVALS. COOLANT KEPT LEAKING INTO THE HEATER CORE AND HEATER BOX. CHANGED FILTERS, NO SMELL FOUND. REPLACED THERMOSTAT. HOWEVER, SMELL STILL APPEARED. IN ADDITION, THROTTLE CONTRO... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Feb 6, 1998
Incident date: Oct 7, 1997
SMELLED SWEET SMELL, THIUGHT IT WAS THE VEHICLE, NEED A GOOD CLEANING. SMELL NEVER WENT AWAY AND KEPT COMING UP IN INTERVALS. COOLANT KEPT LEAKING INTO THE HEATER CORE AND HEATER BOX. CHANGED FILTERS, NO SMELL FOUND. REPLACED THERMOSTAT. HOWEVER, SMELL STILL APPEARED. IN ADDITION, THROTTLE CONTRO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY Feb 6, 1998
Incident date: Oct 7, 1997
SMELLED SWEET SMELL, THIUGHT IT WAS THE VEHICLE, NEED A GOOD CLEANING. SMELL NEVER WENT AWAY AND KEPT COMING UP IN INTERVALS. COOLANT KEPT LEAKING INTO THE HEATER CORE AND HEATER BOX. CHANGED FILTERS, NO SMELL FOUND. REPLACED THERMOSTAT. HOWEVER, SMELL STILL APPEARED. IN ADDITION, THROTTLE CONTRO... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Jan 26, 1998
Incident date: Aug 1, 1997
THE AIR CONDITIONER: EXPANSION VALVE BROKE FOR THE 5TH TIME. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 5, 1997
Incident date: Feb 14, 1997
DAUGHTER TOOK VEHICLE FOR CHECK UP. MECHANIC NOTICED "O" RING CRACKED & REPLACED IT. DRIVER PICKED UP VEHICLE & LOST CONTROL. TOWED TO DEALER & "O" RING REPLACED DUE TO WRONG PLACING. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. TOOK VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER & CHECKED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. MECHANIC TEST DROVE & LOST C... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Dec 5, 1997
Incident date: Feb 14, 1997
DAUGHTER TOOK VEHICLE FOR CHECK UP. MECHANIC NOTICED "O" RING CRACKED & REPLACED IT. DRIVER PICKED UP VEHICLE & LOST CONTROL. TOWED TO DEALER & "O" RING REPLACED DUE TO WRONG PLACING. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. TOOK VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER & CHECKED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. MECHANIC TEST DROVE & LOST C... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1994 SAAB 900

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 17.0 24.0 19.0 Regular $3,300
2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 26.0 21.0 Regular $2,950
2.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 17.0 23.0 19.0 Regular $3,300
2.5L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 16.0 23.0 19.0 Regular $3,300

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 SAAB 900

47 manufacturer communications from 43 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE4
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE4
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION3
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING3
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM2
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER2
103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)2
130089009 Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
3711703E4 Sep 25, 2001
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING THE WIRING HARNESS REPAIR KIT. *TT
831 Jun 3, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NOTIFICATION TO STOP PERFORMING PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN SI-831-1823 TO ADDRESS A COMPLAINT OF REAR DOORS DUFFICULT TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE ON MODELS UP TO W2019950. *TT
8542143 Jun 1, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ADDRESSING CONCERNS WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF NOISES HEARD FROM THE A/C SYSTEM. *TT
854 Feb 1, 1999
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
COMPLAINTS OF VIBRATION FROM CABIN FAN MOTOR. *TT
471 Nov 13, 1998
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
COMPLAINTS OF NOISE ON DECELERATION IN 1994 AND LATER MODELS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. *YC
850 Nov 3, 1998
140000 AIR BAGS
SRS (AIRBAG) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES MISSING FROM WORKSHOP INFORMATION. *YC
3711703ED3 Nov 1, 1998
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SERVICE INFORMATION ON WIRING HARNESS REPAIR KIT. *YC
4322024 Nov 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
IMPROVED BUSH AND GEAR LINKAGE. *YC
980728870 Oct 29, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ADDRESSING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF NOISY A/C. *YC
3512028 Sep 1, 1998
126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE SEAL AROUND THE FRONT DIRECTION INDICATORS / LIGHT CLUSTER CAN COME LOOSE. *TT
3512028 Sep 1, 1998
126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
CONCERNS WITH LOOSE SEAL AROUND FRONT DIRECTION INDICTORS. *YC
3632027 Sep 1, 1998
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
CONCERNS WITH NUTS ON REAR WINDOW AND WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS COME LOOSE. *YC
440 Aug 4, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REMANUFACTURED AISIN AW TRANSMISSION, NO REVERSE AND / OR ERRATIC SHIFTS. *YC
231 Jul 28, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ADDRESSING ENGINE NOISE COMPLAINTS. *YC
641 Jul 10, 1998
010000 STEERING
COMPLAINTS REGARDING NOISY OR HARD TO OPERATE TELESCOPIC STEERING ACTION. *YC
8521878 Jul 1, 1998
221200 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT SEAT BACKREST DIFFICULT TO TIP FORWARD. *YC
3671771 Jul 1, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CONCERNS WHEN ANTENNA FAILS TO GO UP / DOWN COMPLETELY ON VEHICLES WITHIN V2037949 AND V7010251. *YC
7311821 Mar 1, 1998
020000 SUSPENSION
EXPERIENCING NOISE FROM FRONT ASSEMBLY, FAULT DIAGNOSIS HINTS. *YC
3911902 Mar 1, 1998
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF BATTERY, DISCHARGING THROUGH LIGHT SWITCH IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT. *TT
3911902 Mar 1, 1998
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING BATTERY, DISCHARGING THROUGH LIGHT SWITCH IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT. *YC
3811932 Feb 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON ADDRESSING CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF LOW OIL LEVEL. *TT
2601803ED2 Jan 1, 1998
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
SERVICE INFORMATION ON AGING COOLANT HOSE. *TT
834 Aug 29, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION ON HOW TO OPERATE OUTSIDE REAR DOOR HANDLES. *TT
870 Aug 13, 1997
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
TECHNICAL SERVICE BROADCAST ON CORRECT INSTALLATION OF FAN SPEED CONTROLLER. *TT
211 Feb 4, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TEMPERATURE SENDING UNITS FOR REPLACEMENT CYLINDER HEADS FOR VEHICLES WITH 4 CYLINDER ENGINE. *JD
100 Feb 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NEW ESSENTIAL SPECIAL TOOL: TERMINAL REPAIR KIT. *JD
870 Feb 1, 1997
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ELECTRONIC ANTIFROST THERMOSTAT. *JD
210 Feb 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TIGHTENING TORQUE. *JD
524 Jan 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PEDAL RAISING KIT. *JD
01/970731 Jan 1, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ADJUSTMENT OF BEARING TENSION. *TW
12/950651 Dec 1, 1995
103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
ADJUSTMENT OF GEAR POSITION SENSOR AND GEAR SELECTOR CABLE. *SD
12/950653 Dec 1, 1995
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
REPLACING CAMSHAFT DRIVE BELT AND WATER PUMP. *SD
11/950641 Nov 1, 1995
103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
CORRECTING A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT THAT REVERSE GEAR LEVER IS DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE OR JUMPS OUT OF GEAR WHEN CAR IS DRIVEN IN REVERSE. *SD
10/950629 Oct 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SERVICE KIT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER COMPLIANT OF ENGINE VIBRATION IN DRIVE AT IDLE. AFFECTS 1994095 900 MODELS WITH 4 CYLINDER ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
10/950619 Oct 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CORRECTING A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A RATTLING NOISE FROM THE SYNCHROMESH SLEEVES. *SD
10/950620 Oct 1, 1995
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
CORRECTING A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A RATTLING NOISE FROM THE CLUTCH PLATE. *SD
CAMP406 Jun 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT A NUMBER OF 1994 900 5-DOOR MODELS AND 1995 900 CONVERTIBLE MODELS EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES THE BELT TENSIONER MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ALIGNED. AS A RESULT, THE BELT COULD BREAK OR JUMP OFF THE TENSIONER, CAUSING E
DET914995 Jun 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
IMPROVED CYLINDER BLOCKS. *TW
DET914995 Jun 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
IMPROVED CYLINDER BLOCKS. *TW
05/950581 May 1, 1995
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
NEW WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLES HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED THAT PROVIDE ADJUSTABILITY TO THE WASHER STREAM. *TW
05/950580 May 1, 1995
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
SQUEAKING STEERING COLUMN. *TW
05/950579 May 1, 1995
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
CORRECTING COMPLAINT O EXHAUST VIBRATION CAUSED BY BROKEN CATALYST SUPPORT BRACKET. *TW
01/950544 Jan 1, 1995
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ADJUSTABLE WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZELS. *TW
12/940529 Dec 1, 1994
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SEAL ON GEAR SELECTOR SHAFT MAY LEAK. *TW
12/940528 Dec 1, 1994
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
AIR INJECTION PUMP MAY GENERATE AN UNUSUAL NOISE DUE TO HOSE CLAMP RESTING AGAINST THE AIR SHIELD. *TW
10/930396 Oct 1, 1993
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NEW ENGINE VARIANTS. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, SAAB 900

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE01018 Opened: May 24, 2001 , Closed: Aug 9, 2001
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1998
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
ALLEGED THAT THE PASSENGER-SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY WITHOUT A FRONTAL CRASH.
DP00008 Opened: Sep 25, 2000 , Closed: Nov 19, 2001
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1994
DEFECTIVE WATER PUMP PULLEY
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SQ98022 Opened: Oct 29, 1998 , Closed: Nov 4, 1998
SQ, Closed , Model Year: 1999
STOP SALE NOTICE
SAAB ISSUED A TSB ANNOUNCING A RETAIL DELIVERY STOP ON ALL 1999 SAAB'S.THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BROADCAST ADVISED THE DEALER TO CHANGE THE BANJO BOLT ON THE POWER STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY
SQ98023 Opened: Oct 29, 1998 , Closed: Nov 24, 1998
SQ, Closed , Model Year: 1998
STOP SALE NOTICE
SEE RESUME FOR DETAILS.
SQ98018 Opened: Oct 9, 1998 , Closed: Oct 27, 1998
SQ, Closed , Model Year: 1994
NEW WHEEL BOLTS
saab issued a tsb informing dealers about a new wheel mounting bolt.If the issue is loosening of the lug nut, this could lead to bolt fatigue and the potential for a wheel separation.
EA94011 Opened: Feb 28, 1994 , Closed: Feb 28, 1995
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1990
FUEL PUMP FAILS/TANK LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
PE93102 Opened: Dec 8, 1993 , Closed: Apr 21, 1994
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
SEAT BACK RECLINER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE93087 Opened: Oct 5, 1993 , Closed: Feb 28, 1994
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990
FUEL PUMP FAILS/TANK LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
PE89008 Opened: Oct 21, 1988 , Closed: Jan 26, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
BATTERY CABLE GROUNDING
There is no summary currently available
EA87024 Opened: Sep 28, 1987 , Closed: Jan 7, 1988
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1984
FIRES
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DP87018 Opened: May 29, 1987 , Closed: Oct 7, 1987
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1984
SAAB 900 FIRES
SAAB 900 FIRES
DP82009 Opened: May 20, 1982 , Closed: Dec 6, 1982
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1978
BURNED OUT TRANSMISSION DUE TO OIL LEAK
BURNED OUT TRANSMISSION DUE TO OIL LEAK IN REAR DIFFERENTIAL

SAAB 900 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SAAB 900 across all model years (1979, 1998).

44 Total Recalls
552 Total Complaints
12 Investigations
32 Reported Crashes
29 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

SAAB 900 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2000 0 1 View
1999 0 4 View
1998 3 26 View
1997 3 27 View
1996 3 78 View
1995 7 159 View
1994 (current) 8 88
1993 0 8 View
1992 0 25 View
1991 0 15 View
1990 0 21 View
1989 2 34 View
1988 2 18 View
1987 2 12 View
1986 2 18 View
1985 1 5 View
1984 1 4 View
1983 1 2 View
1982 1 1 View
1981 2 1 View
1980 2 0 View
1979 4 2 View

Other SAAB Models

Model Recalls Complaints
9-3 47 1,689 View
99 31 0 View
9-5 30 662 View
9000 26 197 View
9-7X 16 237 View
9-2X 11 148 View
96 11 0 View
95 10 62 View