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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1996 Saab 9000 Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
10%of 10 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1996 Saab 9000, 10% of the 10 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.

“I have replaced three locking actuators (driver's door, left passenger's door, and the right rear passenger's door) since I have purchased my car in 1997. Of course all this happen after the warranty had expired. Presently, I have one door lock that can be opened with the key knobe and on the console where the lock switch is located. In talking with the Saab dealer, I was informed that I probably need these actuators would probably cost me approximately $300 each (a total of $900) to replace. …”

NHTSA complaint #10080702, filed 2004-07

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1996110%

Other parts of the 1996 Saab 9000

Engine cooling
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Saab 9000

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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