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SeatsPart report

1996 Saab 900 Seats Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
4%of 48 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 1996 Saab 900, 4% of the 48 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 about 55 MPH, the electric seat on the driver's side started moving to the rear. This happened five times before driver arrived at home, and was causing the driver's feet to be pulled away from the pedals.”

NHTSA complaint #845539, filed 1999-09

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199814%
1997210%
199624%
199511%
199425%
199118%
199015%
198915%
198818%
1986111%

Other parts of the 1996 Saab 900

Electrical system
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 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.

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