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1990 Saab 900 Brakes Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
37%of 19 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Saab 900, 37% of the 19 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.

“While driving any speed, lost part of braking ability, brakes hard, vehicle pulls to side, intermittent problem, nearly caused a crash, according to dealer, ABS solenoid failed, needs replacing.”

NHTSA complaint #816853, filed 1997-10

“Vehicle pulled to the left during brake application. Mechanic claims valve in the ABS sticking resulted in all braking power to be directed to the left side of system only.”

NHTSA complaint #527531, filed 1997-12

Brakes: other model years

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

Other parts of the 1990 Saab 900

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

← All problems reported for the 1990 Saab 900

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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