1995 SAAB 9000

0 recalls, 10 complaints - 19 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

10 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 13, 2002
CONSUMER STATE WHILE TRAVELING WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE LOST BRAKES, GAS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Nov 13, 2002
CONSUMER STATE WHILE TRAVELING WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE LOST BRAKES, GAS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR May 7, 2001
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BECOMES TWISTED AND MAY FAIL IN AN ACCIDENT. NO ACCIDENT HAS YET OCCURRED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) Sep 8, 2000
Incident date: Apr 27, 1999
THE CLUTCH MECHANISM & HOSE WAS FAILED WITH OUT WARNING. SAAB INSTALLED HYDRAULIC FLUID THAT WAS CHEMICALLY INCOMPATABLE WITH THE CLUTCH HOSE. THE CLUTCH FAILURE MADE INOPERABLE.THE REPAIR MAN SAID THAT THE FAILURE WAS UNCOMMON, BUT IT OCCUR WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. *ET
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Jan 13, 2000
Incident date: Dec 20, 1999
THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE SHOP SINCE I PURCHASED IT IN DEC. IS THERE ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS RECORDED ABOUT THIS CAR. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 29, 1999
Incident date: Jun 9, 1999
REFER TO PREVIOUSLY SENT E-MAIL
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) Jun 1, 1999
Incident date: Apr 27, 1999
THE CLUTCH MECHANISM & HOSE WAS FAILED WITH OUT WARNING. SAAB INSTALLED HYDRAULIC FLUID THAT WAS CHEMICALLY INCOMPATABLE WITH THE CLUTCH HOSE. THE CLUTCH FAILURE MADE INOPERABLE.THE REPAIR MAN SAID THAT THE FAILURE WAS UNCOMMON, BUT IT OCCUR WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. *ET
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Feb 17, 1999
MY LAST TWO AUTOMOBILES HAVE BEEN SAAB TURBO'S. MY 1993 SABB TURBO 9000 AND MY PRESENT 1995 TURBO 9000 BOTH DEVELOPED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. MY FIRST ONE AT APPROX. 49,000 MILES AND PRESENT ONE AT 59,000 (APPX.) MILES. A PARTNER OF MINES ALSO HAD A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WITH HIS SABB TURBO IN THE ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Mar 16, 1998
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, VEHICLE HESITATED WITH PEDAL PUSHED TO THE FLOOR HAVING NO OR MINIMUM REPSONSE. AFTER INSPECTION BY MECHANIC, THE THE FUEL TANK COLLAPSED, AND ANOTHER MECHANIC STATED THAT THIS COULD BE A FUEL INJECTION FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 6, 1997
Incident date: Apr 4, 1995
WHEN DRIVING THE IT ACCLERATES WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER FOR THIS PROBLEM (8) TIMES. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM OR FIND A CAUSE. *AK

EPA Fuel Economy, 1995 SAAB 9000

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 16.0 25.0 19.0 Regular $3,300
2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 15.0 23.0 18.0 Regular $3,450
2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 26.0 21.0 Premium $3,650
2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 26.0 21.0 Regular $2,950
2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 26.0 21.0 Regular $2,950
3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 16.0 24.0 19.0 Regular $3,300

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

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

Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 SAAB 9000

19 manufacturer communications from 19 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER5
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION3
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE3
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL1
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH1
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING1
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES1
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
2482035 Nov 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
BACKGROUD INFORMATION IN DIAGNOSING A DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINT OR THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP COMING ON. *YC
97112498100 May 27, 1998
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
INFORMATION ON REPLACEMENT OF POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE. *YC
8121983 May 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONDITIONS WITH FRONT ROOF CONSOLE RATTLING ON CARS WITH SUNROOF. *YC
3831920 Apr 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING THE REMOTE CONTROL , RUBBER BUTTON AS SPARE PART. *YC
383 Sep 8, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
TECHNICAL SERVICE / WARRANTY BROADCAST FOR PREPARING ALARM ECM FOR WARRANTY RETURN. *TT
351 Mar 1, 1997
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
REPLACEMENT OF THE DOME LIGHT COVER AND HOUSING. *JD
211 Feb 4, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TEMPERATURE SENDING UNITS FOR REPLACEMENT CYLINDER HEADS FOR VEHICLES WITH 4 CYLINDER ENGINE. *JD
210 Feb 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TIGHTENING TORQUE. *JD
100 Feb 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NEW ESSENTIAL SPECIAL TOOL: TERMINAL REPAIR KIT. *JD
471 Jan 1, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NEW METHOD OF PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT. *JD
01/970731 Jan 1, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ADJUSTMENT OF BEARING TENSION. *TW
10/950619 Oct 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CORRECTING A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A RATTLING NOISE FROM THE SYNCHROMESH SLEEVES. *SD
08/950607 Aug 1, 1995
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ADDRESSING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF RATTLES OR SQUEAKS IN DASHBOARD. *SD
CAMP418 Jun 1, 1995
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
CAMPAIGN 418 - IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT A NUMBER OR 1994 AND 1995 9000 MODELS THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTED TO THE MAIN FUSE BOX CAN CHAFE AGAINST THE BRACKET WHICH HOLDS THE FUSE BOX AND AIR DUCT IN PLACE POSSIBLY CREATING A SHORT CIRCU
05/950578 May 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ADDITIONAL PDI ACTION: REPLACE THROTTLE CONTROL PLATE TO IMPROVE THROTTLE RESPONSE, KICK-DOWN FUNCTION. *TW
01/950538 Jan 1, 1995
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE EDU GETS VERY DIM AFTER 30-60 MINUTES OF DRIVING. *TW
12/940529 Dec 1, 1994
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SEAL ON GEAR SELECTOR SHAFT MAY LEAK. *TW
11/10/94 Nov 1, 1994
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ILLUMINATION PROBLEMS WITH THE EDU. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, SAAB 9000

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

SQ98006 Opened: Apr 22, 1998 , Closed: May 8, 1998
SQ, Closed , Model Year: 1993
AUDIO SYSTEM FIRES
SEE RESUME FOR DETAILS.
EA95020 Opened: Jun 30, 1995 , Closed: Jul 31, 1996
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1986
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIRE
There is no summary currently available
PE95009 Opened: Feb 10, 1995 , Closed: Jun 30, 1995
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE88081 Opened: Jul 6, 1988 , Closed: Aug 25, 1988
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
WIRE HARNESS CHAFING
SUMMARY:===
PE86064 Opened: Jul 7, 1986 , Closed: Sep 9, 1986
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
SEAT TRACK/BELT FAILURE
ANALYSIS:A COMPLIANCE INFORMATION REQUEST (CIR) DATED MAY 30, 1986, HASBEEN SENT TO THE MANUFACTURER.NO RESPONSE HAS AS YET BEEN RECEIVED.THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION IS INTERESTED IN LEARNING WHETHER THEFAILURE DURING TEST REPRESENTS A DEFECT IN DESIGN, MATERIAL OR MANUFACTUREWHICH MANIFESTS... Read more

SAAB 9000 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SAAB 9000 across all model years (1986, 1998).

26 Total Recalls
197 Total Complaints
5 Investigations
5 Reported Crashes
17 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

SAAB 9000 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1998 1 1 View
1997 1 8 View
1996 0 23 View
1995 (current) 0 10
1994 4 20 View
1993 5 34 View
1992 4 32 View
1991 1 11 View
1990 1 8 View
1989 3 24 View
1988 3 17 View
1987 1 5 View
1986 2 3 View

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