Saab 900 1978-2000
Model 900 made by Saab got 4 consumer complains as well as 17 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train and suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and engine and engine cooling.
Car model
| Name | Number of models | Recalls | Bulletins | Investigations | Consumer Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saab 900 1978 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Saab 900 1979 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Saab 900 1980 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saab 900 1981 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Saab 900 1982 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Saab 900 1983 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Saab 900 1984 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Saab 900 1985 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Saab 900 1986 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Saab 900 1987 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Saab 900 1988 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
| Saab 900 1989 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 34 |
| Saab 900 1990 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21 |
| Saab 900 1991 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| Saab 900 1992 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 30 |
| Saab 900 1993 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| Saab 900 1994 | 0 | 8 | 45 | 3 | 88 |
| Saab 900 1995 | 0 | 7 | 49 | 2 | 162 |
| Saab 900 1996 | 1 | 3 | 45 | 2 | 76 |
| Saab 900 1997 | 0 | 3 | 40 | 2 | 30 |
| Saab 900 1998 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 4 | 22 |
| Saab 900 1999 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Saab 900 2000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Model 9999
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 850 | 09/11/1997 | 604158 | Addressing srs dtc's 30, b1227, or 1228. *tt | 06/27/2000 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||||
| 362 | 08/20/1997 | 604132 | Further information regarding replacing driver's airbag coil spring (sliding contact). *tt | 06/27/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 222 | 02/23/1999 | 604266 | Brief information on misbuilt v6 oil filter. *tt | 04/21/1999 | |
| 2101797ED2 | 11/01/1998 | 604047 | Background informatio on correcting engine block pitting. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 03/950555 | 03/01/1995 | 39944 | Engine oil filters and oil drain plug. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 100 | 06/15/2000 | 614092 | Subject regarding new releases of the wis cds and tis 2000. *tt | 09/28/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 8701783ED2 | 07/01/1999 | 608357 | Subject regarding r134a compressors for converted a/c system. *tt | 11/23/1999 | |
| 870 | 11/13/1998 | 603056 | Technical service broadcast on correct a/c compressor oil. *yc | 01/27/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 367 | 08/27/1997 | 604134 | Subject pertaining to removing an antenna mast. *tt | 06/27/2000 | |
| 367 | 03/01/1997 | 52046 | Radio interference on am. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 440 | 09/11/1997 | 604157 | Addressing tcm dtc's p0705 and p1830. *ak | 06/27/2000 | |
| 445 | 02/04/1999 | 604274 | Tips for diagnosing automatic transmission code p0705. *tt | 04/21/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 11/940516 | 11/01/1994 | 37819 | New bolts for the final drive. *tw | 01/10/1995 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| 641 | 08/21/1997 | 604133 | Technical service broadcast on correct steering wheel installation procedures. *tt | 06/27/2000 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 01/13/95 | 01/01/1995 | 39168 | Suspected battery drain due to faulty acc panel ecm. *tw | 03/17/1995 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 841 | 08/18/1997 | 604131 | Whistling noise at the windshield. *tt | 06/27/2000 | |
| 8411577ED3 | 01/01/2000 | 610142 | Some vehicles may exhibit a whistling noise coming from the center, upper part of the windshield, usually generated at higher speeds and is more likely to occur during hot weather. *tt | 04/19/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 01/15/1998 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle parked warming up, however started moving backwards in reverse causing injury to consumer when trying to enter vehicle again to gain control. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 52000 | 1 | ||
| Serious defect with the clutch in a 900 series saab. *mr a new clutch was needed due to abnormal wear. *scc *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||
| 6 | |||
| All saab 900 models have fractures in the lower control arm, indicating fatigue with age, especially in turbo models. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 11/10/1994 | 0 | ||
| Accelerator located too close to gas pedal, causing them to be pressed simultaneously. *aw | |||