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1988 Saab 900 Brakes Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
23%of 13 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 brakes of the 1988 Saab 900, 23% of the 13 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Premature wear of ring & pinion gear; also, premature wear of front brake rotors; cruise control failure, causing vehicle to surge and cooling fan/thermostat failure.”

NHTSA complaint #509766, filed 1996-10

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199715%
199612%
19951616%
1994716%
199215%
1991323%
1990737%
1988323%
1986111%

Other parts of the 1988 Saab 900

Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1988 Saab 900

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology