1985 Saab 900 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 60%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1985 Saab 900, 60% of the 5 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“While traveling at 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost all power. Technician indicated that plastic covering the wiring harness was deteriorating and caused the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #537207, filed 1998-06Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3 | 13% |
| 1997 | 2 | 10% |
| 1996 | 11 | 23% |
| 1995 | 19 | 19% |
| 1994 | 9 | 20% |
| 1993 | 2 | 33% |
| 1992 | 1 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 2 | 11% |
| 1989 | 4 | 18% |
| 1988 | 2 | 15% |
| 1986 | 5 | 56% |
| 1985 | 3 | 60% |
Other parts of the 1985 Saab 900
← All problems reported for the 1985 Saab 900
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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