Saab 900 1987

Model 900 made in 1987 by Saab got 11 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and fuel system, gasoline. The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.0, b201 ffs and 2.0, b202 ffs.

900 year 1987

Model
Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Car dealers

Model 1987

Engine [L]	Cylinders	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	Class
2.0, B201 (FFS)	4	Automatic 3 gears	FWD	Regular	P - Passenger Car
2.0, B202 (FFS)	4	Automatic 3 gears	FWD	Regular	1 - Category 1 Truck
2.0, B202 (FFS)	4	Automatic 3 gears	FWD	Regular	P - Passenger Car
2.0, B202 (FFS,TRBO)	4	Automatic 3 gears	FWD	Regular	P - Passenger Car

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
88V173000	SAAB CARS USA, INC.	from 08/01/1986 to 06/01/1988	V (Vehicle)	70000	01/18/1989	MFR	SAAB CARS USA, INC.	11/01/1988	11/17/1988
Defect Summary	Wiring harness may chafe against sharp edges under the dashboard and against a support under the rear seat (1988 models only).
Consequence Summary	This could cause a short circuit; the resulting heatbuildup could cause smoke or a fire in the passenger compartment.
Corrective Summary	Install rubber protective strips to sharp edges and completely encase wire harness in a protective plastic tube.
Notes	System: electrical/wiring harness.vehicle description: passenger cars.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
87V013000	SAAB CARS USA, INC.	from 06/01/1986 to 12/01/1986	V (Vehicle)	15446	03/23/1987	MFR	SAAB CARS USA, INC.	02/10/1987	02/13/1987
Defect Summary	The fuel hose between the pressure regulator and the injector fuel rail may rupture due to stress.
Consequence Summary	This could result in a fuel leak and possibly a fire.
Corrective Summary	Replace fuel hose with new preformed plastic hose.
Notes	System: engine/fuel injection hose.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
08/27/2003	200000	1	01/01/2001
	My 1987 saab 900 caughton fire with me in it. i would like to file a complaint against saab but i do not know how to go about it. i need help. thank you.*ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
03/17/1995		7
	Heat shield failed due to corrosion.
03/12/1995		2
	Heat shield under catalytic converter rusts, causing shield to overheat.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM
03/01/2000		1
	This is apparently a common failure on saab 900 cars, well known to dealers and the factory as well as the tsn bulletin board which has been up since 1988. [www.saabnet.com] the manufacturer has made available a reinforced lower suspension arm but has refused to pay for either the part or installation thereof. *ak
TIRES - SIDEWALL
03/17/1995		7
	Replaced four continental tires because of cracking on the sidewall.
03/12/1995		2
	Four continental tires cracked on side wall.
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR
03/17/1995		7
	Inside rearview mirror failed due to a brittle fracture within the surface. *ak
10/01/1994		1
	Driver's interior rear view mirror came off in driver's hand due to fatigued ball socket housing. *skd

Car dealers selling

State	City	Zip	Name	Phone
NY	FISHKILL		PETE'S AUTO EXPRESSIONS