Saab 9000 1985-1998
Model 9000 made by Saab got 1 consumer complain as well as 26 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.
Car model
| Name | Number of models | Recalls | Bulletins | Investigations | Consumer Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saab 9000 1985 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Saab 9000 1986 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Saab 9000 1987 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Saab 9000 1988 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 17 |
| Saab 9000 1989 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 24 |
| Saab 9000 1990 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 10 |
| Saab 9000 1991 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 11 |
| Saab 9000 1992 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 32 |
| Saab 9000 1993 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 34 |
| Saab 9000 1994 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 20 |
| Saab 9000 1995 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 10 |
| Saab 9000 1996 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 23 |
| Saab 9000 1997 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 8 |
| Saab 9000 1998 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 3401630 | 09/01/1997 | 604165 | Subject regarding pre-replacement function check of ignition discharge module. *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 - 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 | |
| 3672015 | 07/01/1998 | 602300 | Experiencing poor reception am / fm. *yc | 10/26/1998 | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| BC972301351 | 01/23/1997 | 52397 | Loose dome lamps in m96 and earlier 9000 models. *tw | 07/24/1997 | |
| 10/960719 | 10/01/1996 | 50581 | Correcting a customer complaint that interior lights do not go out. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 61100 | 11/06/2000 | 615704 | Addressing complaint of automatic transmission whine from oil pump area. *tt | 01/28/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 2101778 | 09/01/1997 | 604204 | Revised information on tightening torques for big-end bearing caps. *tt | 06/27/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 05/930329 | 05/01/1993 | 39611 | Clutch master cylinder *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 11/940516 | 11/01/1994 | 37819 | New bolts for the final drive. *tw | 01/10/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 10/960720 | 10/01/1996 | 50582 | Correcting a customer complaint that speedometer no longer works. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
| 5241890 | 05/02/1998 | 601506 | Information on the pedal raising kit. *yc | 08/06/1998 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| 641 | 08/21/1997 | 604133 | Technical service broadcast on correct steering wheel installation procedures. *tt | 06/27/2000 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
| 11/940523 | 11/01/1994 | 37818 | New and improved hood stop. *tw | 01/10/1995 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 516 | 11/18/1998 | 603054 | A complaint of high pitched click or snap sounding similar to a loose or worn front axle hub / bearing can be traced back to a front disc brake shield. *yc | 01/27/1999 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 100 | 03/11/1998 | 600944 | A new essential special tool - non-return valve fitting tool. *yc | 06/16/1998 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||||
| 271 | 09/15/1998 | 603298 | Information on calibrating electronic throttle system (ets) with tech2 on vehicles with traction control. *yc | 02/17/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| 04/930321 | 04/01/1993 | 39612 | Binding or slow operating front windows. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 08/02/1995 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle fire (attorney for client). *ak | |||