Saab Saab 1976-2003

Model Saab made by Saab got 3 consumer complains as well as 34 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting and suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.

Car model


Name Number of models Recalls Bulletins Consumer Complaints
Saab Saab 1976 0 1 0 0
Saab Saab 1990 14 0 0 2
Saab Saab 1992 12 0 0 1
Saab Saab 1993 13 0 0 1
Saab Saab 1994 14 0 0 2
Saab Saab 1999 9 0 4 2
Saab Saab 2001 20 0 2 3
Saab Saab 2002 16 0 1 0
Saab Saab 2003 14 0 1 2

Model 9999

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
85006/24/1999608354Safety recall 708 regarding inspection of secondary restraint system (srs) ecm for damage caused by moisture. *tt11/23/1999
9885004/29/1998602093Information pertaining to rivets required for diagnosing air bag faults. *yc09/14/1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
30010/30/2000618665Information on checking grounds to determine cause of electrical problems. *tt04/19/2001
30011/02/2000615706Complaints of am radio reception, static and noise with electrical accessory operation. *tt01/28/2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
9836503/20/1998605828Concerns with tech 2 displaying a message to see si 365-1942 or si 365-1943. *tt06/27/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
26106/18/2001621483This bulletin introduces the long-life coolant for all saab models. *tt09/25/2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
20002/28/2001619552Addressing customer complaint on engine or transmission smoothness. *tt06/18/2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
25411/17/1998603055Information on replacing oxygen sensors on 1994 and later vehicles. *yc01/27/1999
EQUIPMENT
10007/31/1998602298Subject on limited av availability of isat. *yc10/26/1998
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
10010/10/2000618661Concerns may exist where the call is completed to the on star center, but the operator is unable to identify the car. *tt04/19/2001
10010/06/2000618660Some customers may receive an error message caused by programming errors from the cellular provider used by onstar. *tt04/19/2001
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
87006/24/1999608076This bulletin addresses concerns of hot air being directed to the rear a/c outlet. *tt11/02/1999
87011/03/1998603061Brief information regarding compatability of a/c system hoses. *yc01/27/1999
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
93107/01/1999608098Brief information on the pioneer cd changer bracket kit. *tt11/02/1999
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
06199806/19/1998601509Information regarding missing alert label for sunvisor air bag warnings. *yc08/06/1998
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
81107/06/1998602364Convertible diagnostic trouble codes missiong from service information. *yc10/29/1998
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
10010/23/2000618664Information on the use of chevron techron concentrate fuel system cleaner. *tt04/19/2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
RCL/29508/01/199545889Saab has become aware of situations where it has been impossible to remove the pressure switch without destroying the threads in the abs pump housing. galvanic action between the cast iron housing and the aluminum switch can create this pr04/25/1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
51608/19/1998602795Subject on protective coating on brake disc. *yc01/13/1999
STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS
81105/07/1998605780Technical service broadcast regarding spare parts inventory of convertible electronic control module (ecm): necessity to program. *tt06/27/2000
81110/21/1998603063Replacement of soft top cover drive mechanism shear / safety pin. *tt01/27/1999
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2002102110/21/200210004810Release notes 2002-10-21. incremental update of tis 2000. edition 2002-5, update 5. database tech 2. *tt01/08/2004
2002103010/30/200210004811Release notes 2002-10-30. incremental update of tis 2000. edition 2002-5, update 6. database sps. *tt01/08/2004
2002100710/07/200210004806Release notes 2002-10-07. incremental update of tis 2000. edition 2002-5, update 1. database tech-2. *tt01/08/2004
10003/07/200310002272Tis 2000, edition 2003-1 updates. *tt08/20/2003
10010/23/2000618663Subject regarding noise definition chart. *tt04/19/2001
29109/28/2000614919Subject regarding additional steps for recall 719, edition 3 shown as recall 717 on the iris recall and service campaign inquiry. *tt12/15/2000
04249804/24/1998605138E-mail information on slim-jim lockout tools and general product news. *tt06/27/2000
06289906/28/1999608355Dealer's communication system (dcs) bulletin to inform all dcs dealers of recall 10708. *tt11/23/1999
10106/15/1999608078Information pertaining to the new service programming system hardware key (sps) - special tool - used to reprogram various control modules in some vehicles. *tt11/02/1999
30011/24/1998603051Information on cars now being delivered out of transport mode. *yc01/27/1999
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
85407/19/1999608403Customer5s may complain that on their acc-equipped car, the dash vent air distribution cannot be changed or is stuck in the defrost mode. *mjs11/26/1999
36407/08/1998602368Brief information on repairing electrical tab for the rear defroster. *yc10/29/1998
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
11/94052211/01/199437817Improper or poor power window operation. *tw01/10/1995

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
102/01/1998
 Front headlight failed. *yc
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS
01/01/19011
 Letter to senator on behalf of constituent regarding his concerns that a recall has not been issued for particular saab vehicle. *kb the consumer stated when he attempted to drive his vehicle out the garage, he discovered the left front wheel would not move. the coil spring supporting the wheel had snapped. *jb
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
07/13/19953
 Fluctuating idle prior to service recall. *ak