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1995 Saab 900 Brakes Problems

Complaints
16about this part
Share
16%of 100 total for the year
Median mileage
9,732miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Saab 900, 16% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,732 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Timing belt on 1995 Saab broke destroying the engine. There was a coolant leak, the sun visor fell off, the battery went dead, the molding was peeling, the srs lights flashed, there was an air valve problem, center muffler rotted and leaked, the water pump leaked, the driver's side turn signal was inoperative, the parking lamp had gone out, there was no heat, no air and no freon in the system, the remote was inoperative, there was a slow leak in the system, the rear muffler bracket had broken, the cd player was inoperative, the exhaust hanger had broken, the water tray gasket leaked, there…”

NHTSA complaint #10144254, filed 2005-11, 9,732 miles

“The shift lock release problem is the latest in a long series of problems with this car. It will cost approximately $800 to repair this problem. We have not had the air conditioner repaired yet. The neutral safety switch replacement was $500. The master cylinder was replaced because the dealership had just passed our car for inspection the previous day. (they did not believe us when we told them that the brake failure light was lit.) these cars are called Saab for a reason we sob a lot everytime we get a repair bill. Dt”

NHTSA complaint #768891, filed 2002-10

“While driving the vehicle dash lights are continuously illuminated. Took vehicle to dealer, and nothing was remedied. Main computer may be the reason for the malfunction. Also, brakes are failing and airbags do not work.”

NHTSA complaint #8005444, filed 2002-03

“When brakes are wet they cause problems when stopping vehicle. Once brake pads have dried, braking power then returns.owner also notes of brake replacement every 15,000 miles.dealers have brake booster kit which did not correct problem.possible new design flaw.”

NHTSA complaint #818354, filed 1997-11

“Vehicle pulls to the left when brakes are applied. This is an intermittent problem, and dealer insists that they cannot reproduce the problem. It seems to occir most frequently on unstable surface, such as gravel/sand on the road.”

NHTSA complaint #534246, filed 1998-04

Brakes: other model years

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

Other parts of the 1995 Saab 900

Transmission and drivetrain
21 complaints
Electrical system
19 complaints
Engine cooling
17 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Seat belts
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1995 Saab 900

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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