1997 Saab 900 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 124,719miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1997 Saab 900, 14% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,719 miles.
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.
“Three times in the past year, the clutch cable on my car has broken. Thankfully, each time I was within four miles of my home. Without the ability to shift, I was required to attempt to drive home or to the service station with no stopping. Luckily, I was able to blow through stop signs and avoid traffic. I do not look forward to three months from now when the cable breaks again leaving me stranded in a less convenient location.”
NHTSA complaint #10135938, filed 2005-09, 130,000 miles“I am the original owner of a 1997 Saab 900s convertible - the clutch cable has broken 3 times in 3 years. Each time, I have been on the road only to have the cable snap and the clutch go all the way to the floor. On sept 8, 2004 - the cable broke for the 3rd time - my 5 year old and I were on the highway - narrowly escaping a major accident occuring. My import mechanic tells me that this is a known problem with the Saab manufacturer who attributes it to a poor design. …”
NHTSA complaint #10091174, filed 2004-09, 124,719 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 | 3 | 14% |
| 1996 | 10 | 21% |
| 1995 | 21 | 21% |
| 1994 | 10 | 23% |
| 1993 | 1 | 17% |
| 1992 | 2 | 10% |
| 1990 | 1 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 9% |
| 1988 | 3 | 23% |
| 1985 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1997 Saab 900
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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