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SeatsPart report

1997 Saab 900 Seats Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
10%of 21 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 1997 Saab 900, 10% of the 21 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.

“Vehicle has been at dealer since october waiting for a part to come in to fix power adjusting seat. Dealer said there was a nationwide need for the part. Original manufacturer was retooling the part to supply Saab manufacturer. Electric motor on both sides malfunctioned. Cables malfunctioned so they couldn't be moved. It was required and needed to be a convertible.”

NHTSA complaint #875208, filed 2000-11

Seats: other model years

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

Other parts of the 1997 Saab 900

Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Saab 900

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.

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