1995 Saab 9000 Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns 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 · 16 city / 25 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 Saab 9000 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1995 Saab 9000. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electrical system (1). NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
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.
- Brakes1 13%
- Electrical system1 13%
- Engine cooling1 13%
- Fuel system1 13%
- Other or unknown1 13%
- Seat belts1 13%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “My last two automobiles have been Saab turbo's. My 1993 sabb turbo 9000 and my present 1995 turbo 9000 both developed transmission problems. My first one at approx. 49,000 miles and present one at 59,000 (appx.) miles. A partner of mines also had a transmission problem with his sabb turbo in the 60,000 mile range. Several mechanics have told me that sabb had and has problems with there turbo transmissions. I would like to know if you have received many similar complaints and if there have been any recall problems on these cars.”
NHTSA complaint #537613, filed 1998-06Engine cooling: “The vehicle has been in and out of the shop since I purchased it in dec. Is there any other complaints recorded about this car. No safety defect listed in the summary.”
NHTSA complaint #717285, filed 2000-01Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1995 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 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 9000 FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 25 | 19 | $3,550 |
| 9000 FWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,700 |
| 9000 FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
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
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1995 Saab 9000 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- SQ98006Audio system firesClosed · Apr 22, 1998
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
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 1995 Saab 9000 have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1995 Saab 9000 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1995 Saab 9000 is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 1995 Saab 9000 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1995 Saab 9000 get?
The EPA rates the 1995 Saab 9000 (9000, 2.3L 4-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
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. 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.