1991 Saab 9000 Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 112,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns 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
- 19 mpgcombined, 2.3L 4-cyl FWD · 17 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Saab 9000 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1991 Saab 9000. The part named most often is fuel system, with 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and air bags (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 112,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
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.
- Fuel system2 25%
- Air bags1 13%
- Brakes1 13%
- Electrical system1 13%
- Equipment1 13%
- Seat belts1 13%
- Body and structure1 13%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “The clutch pedal sticks to the floor when depressed. The clutch initially does not engage because the pedal is on the floor. However, the pressure eventually bleeds off and the clutch engages without warning despite the fact the pedal is engaged. You still have to physically pull the clutch pedal up. This creates a very dangerous driving situation, especially in dc area traffic. I had the same problem when the car had 40,000 miles on it. Obviously, the replacement part was of no better design/quality. At that time the dealer who repaired it told me it was a common problem.”
NHTSA complaint #701404, filed 1998-12Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 112,000 and 112,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1991 Saab 9000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9000 FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| 9000 FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| 9000 FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| 9000 FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,700 |
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
- 91V002000Oct 2, 1991Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Saab 9000 1991
Improper assembly could cause the ball of the gear selector arm not to be properly fixed to the socket on the end of the gear selector cable; gear selector arm could separate from the gear selector cable at the ball socket joint.
Recall details for the 1991 Saab 9000 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- EA95020Passenger compartment fireClosed · Jun 30, 1995
- PE95009Passenger compartment firesClosed · Feb 10, 1995
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1991 Saab 9000.
Other model years of the Saab 9000
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 6 | 45,900 | 1 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 10 | 55,000 | 0 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 8 | — | 0 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 14 | 191,950 | 4 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 29 | 67,646 | 5 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 19 | — | 4 | — | 19 | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 8 | 112,000 | 1 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 7 | 230,000 | 1 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 14 | — | 3 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 12 | — | 3 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 5 | — | 1 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Saab 9000 have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1991 Saab 9000 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1991 Saab 9000 is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.
Has the 1991 Saab 9000 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1991 Saab 9000 get?
The EPA rates the 1991 Saab 9000 (9000, 2.3L 4-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1991 Saab 9000 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 112,000 miles and the middle half falls between 112,000 and 112,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. 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.