1991 Saab 900 Problems
- Complaints
- 13filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 20 mpgcombined, 2.1L 4-cyl FWD · 18 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Saab 900 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1991 Saab 900. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (23% of the total), followed by air bags (2) and fuel system (2). NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes3 23%
- Air bags2 15%
- Fuel system2 15%
- Electrical system1 7.7%
- Engine cooling1 7.7%
- Equipment1 7.7%
- Exterior lighting1 7.7%
- Other or unknown1 7.7%
- Seats1 7.7%
- Body and structure1 7.7%
Also reported: Suspension (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “When appying the ABS brakes the pedal intermittently becomes hard and resists application. When this occurs, the vehicle veers to right or left, cause unknown. Dealer cleaned contacts within the ABS computer system which did not remedy the problem. Please give any further details. Ak”
NHTSA complaint #829950, filed 1998-11Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1991 Saab 900 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900 FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| 900 FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 900 FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| 900 FWD | 2.1L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| 900 FWD | 2.1L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 |
| 900 Convertible FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| 900 Convertible FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1991 Saab 900 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- PE93087Fuel pump fails/tank leaksClosed · Oct 5, 1993
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1991 Saab 900.
Other model years of the Saab 900
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 24 | 96,000 | 3 | — | 21 | — | Stable |
| 1997 | 21 | 111,000 | 3 | — | 20 | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 48 | 99,500 | 3 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1995 | 100 | 86,064 | 7 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 44 | 75,000 | 8 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 6 | — | 0 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 21 | 299,000 | 0 | — | 20 | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 13 | — | 0 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 19 | 175,756 | 0 | — | 21 | — | Stable |
| 1989 | 22 | 85,000 | 2 | — | 21 | — | Stable |
| 1988 | 13 | — | 2 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 9 | 203,000 | 2 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 5 | — | 1 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
All Saab 900 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Saab 900 have?
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1991 Saab 900 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1991 Saab 900 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (23% of the total), followed by air bags with 2.
Has the 1991 Saab 900 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1991 Saab 900 get?
The EPA rates the 1991 Saab 900 (900, 2.1L 4-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.