Saab 900 Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 345 consumer complaints across the 13 model years of the Saab 900 (1985–1998) that have at least 5 complaints. 1995 has the most, with 100. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (64 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

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All 900 model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Electrical system64 20%
• Engine cooling60 19%
• Transmission and drivetrain55 17%
• Brakes40 12%
• Air bags40 12%
• Vehicle speed control25 7.7%
• Suspension20 6.2%
• Seat belts20 6.2%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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