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Body and structurePart report

1999 Saab 9-5 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 118 total for the year
Median mileage
130,083miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Saab 9-5, 2% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,083 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My vehicle has a crack about 2 inches in length on the right rear side on roof top. I can provide pictures and would like my vehicle investigated into on this issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10470481, filed 2012-08, 160,166 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2011111%
200519%
2004211%
200324%
200212%
200111%
199922%

Other parts of the 1999 Saab 9-5

Electrical system
70 complaints
Engine cooling
17 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 Saab 9-5

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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