Saab 900 1989
Model 900 made in 1989 by Saab got 34 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, visibility. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.0, ffs, 2.0, ffs,trbo.
Model 1989
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0, (FFS) | 4 | Automatic 3 gears | FWD | Regular | P - Passenger Car | ||||
| 2.0, (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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V185000 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | from 09/01/1988 to 10/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 1586 | 11/30/1988 | MFR | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 11/28/1988 | 12/06/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel filter may not meet the specification concerning leakage criteria due to low temperature during the gluing process. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel filter may leak creating a potential fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace fuel filter. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel filter.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V104000 | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | from 08/01/1988 to 01/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 6000 | 07/28/1989 | MFR | SAAB CARS USA, INC. | 06/27/1989 | 07/23/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Under certain conditions, a reverse current might flow through a wire cable between the air recirculation switch and a microswitch. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Heater fan resistor would overheat and smoke in thepassenger compartment heating system, causing discomfort and breathing hazardsto the driver and passengers. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Disconnect electrical wire cable and secure by tape around cable harness. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System:heating.vehicle description:passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||||
| 234 | 09/02/1997 | 604154 | Information on installing larger fuel system non-return valves. *tt | 04/15/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 07/11/2002 | 85000 | 10 | 06/06/1993 |
| Alternator, carburetor, electrical system, draining of power ; no one has been able to pinpoint the problem, the auto has sat now for two years because i was tired of pouring money into it only to have it unable to repaired properly. *jb | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 1 | 08/07/1995 | |
| Fuel pump failed, also replaced alternator, a/c compressor/back up lights/subroof cables.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/05/1998 | 2 | 04/20/1997 | |
| Faulty brake light switch. also, starter jammed into place, burned starter up. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 09/23/1993 | 3 | ||
| Wiring harness under dash shorted, causing fire. (attorney for client) *dh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 09/06/1995 | 6 | ||
| Water pump failure. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/07/1991 | 7 | ||
| Thermostat failed, causing vehicle fire. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 04/10/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Engine head gasket went, and cost about 1600 canadian. manufacturer declined any assistance.*ak | |||
| 03/12/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1989 | |
| Timing chain failed during normal operation at 35 mph causing engine to stall and $2400 in engine valve damage. timing chain is not specificed as a normal replacement item. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/17/1997 | 2 | 11/01/1992 | |
| Casing around transmission cracked, causing oil to leak out onto the exhaust manifold, resulting in an engine fire. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 07/17/1995 | 7 | ||
| Air conditioner failed. *sd | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 12/01/1991 | 1 | ||
| Replaced radio antenna. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 1 | 08/07/1995 | |
| Fuel pump failed, also replaced alternator, a/c compressor/back up lights/subroof cables.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 1 | 08/07/1995 | |
| Fuel pump failed, also replaced alternator, a/c compressor/back up lights/subroof cables.*ak | |||
| 09/06/1995 | 6 | ||
| Fuel pump failure. | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 06/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Replaced right door lock. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/07/1991 | 7 | ||
| Replaced transmission. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 09/06/1995 | 6 | ||
| Sealing collar/inner drive/drive mounts failed. | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 07/09/1997 | 1 | 08/01/1989 | |
| Right side passive seatbelt system failed motor caused shoulder belt key to go back and forth . driver side did the same. repair tech said that it was a short in the system and that it was commom with saabs with this type of safety belts. cost of repair would be $650 did not repair had tech lock key in a fixed position.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1990 | |
| Computer box that controls motorbelts failed. (ms) | |||
| 08/01/1996 | |||
| The driver's and passenger's motorized shoulder seatbelts would not retract, resulting in both shoulder belts becoming inoperative. will not protect the occupants in event of an accident. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1989 | |
| Motorized seat belt will not stop, continues to slide up/down track. | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Drivers motorbelt stuck in center of track, passengers motorbelt failed. *dsh | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 05/29/1995 | |||
| While idling driver's seat position adjustment latch malfunctioned, caused seat to go backwards, resulting in an accident. *ak | |||
| While driving, driver's seat position adjustment latch malfunctioned, caused seat to go backwards, result accident. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||
| 01/05/1998 | 2 | 04/20/1997 | |
| Faulty brake light switch. also, starter jammed into place, burned starter up. | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM | |||
| 03/15/2001 | 2 | 08/01/1989 | |
| Failed as i was backing out of parking space. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| 05/17/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1990 | |
| Driver's side control arm broke while parking vehicle. replaced both driver- & passenger-side control arms as precaution. mechanic has part & speculates design defect; has one from another saab hanging on wall as souvenir! contact peter's zaab service, 415.456.0540.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||
| 03/23/2000 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| The dealer in little rock, ar. indicated that this type of a problem is common because of the design of the lower control arm. any problem that causes the driver to lose control of their vehicle is not common. had i been travelling at freeway speeds i would have lost control and my family would be wondering what happend. major suspension parts, such as the front left lower control arm, should not break. *ak | |||
| 03/14/1997 | |||
| Vehicle parked in garage , got in car started to back up and the body fell on the wheel well. lower control arm had fractured from the frame. the weld was the actual fracture point. *ak | |||
| 10/16/1996 | 2 | 03/11/1990 | |
| While driving, lower arm broke, caused vehicle to lurch to one side, vehicle became uncontrollable; speed 5 mph; few minutes before, was driving on highway at 65 mph, no accident. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 02/04/1990 | |||
| In 1990 vehicle caught on fire in passenager compartment, possible due to default in heating system. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 1 | 08/07/1995 | |
| Fuel pump failed, also replaced alternator, a/c compressor/back up lights/subroof cables.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 07/17/1995 | 7 | ||
| Window lift failed. *sd | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI | GRAND RAPIDS | KEENAN, NOW FOX |