Saab 900 complaints by model year
358 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 | 48 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 1995 | 100 | 7 | 3 | 7 |
| 1994 | 44 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 1993 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 1988 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1986 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 1991–2000. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 19 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 21 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Saab 900 recalls (25)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one 900 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02V308000 | Nov 14, 2002 | SAAB/AIR BAG ECU | 1995 | — |
| 01V222000 | Jul 2, 2001 | SAAB\AIR BAG MODULE | 1998 | — |
| 98V139000 | Jun 23, 1998 | SAAB/FMVSS 208 | 1997, 1998 | — |
| 98V038000 | Feb 24, 1998 | SAAB/FMVSS 108 | 1994–1998 | — |
| 97V046000 | Mar 21, 1997 | SAAB/THROTTLE CONTROL | 1994–1997 | — |
| 96V077000 | May 3, 1996 | SAAB/INTERIOR SYSTEMS:RESTRAINT | 1996 | — |
| 96V008000 | Jan 23, 1996 | SAAB/STEERING:COLUMN | 1995 | — |
| 95V068000 | Mar 29, 1995 | POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:STANDARD:MANUAL | 1994, 1995 | — |
| 95V066000 | Mar 29, 1995 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT | 1995 | — |
| 94V226000 | Nov 18, 1994 | INTERIOR SYSTEMS:BUCKET:BACK REST | 1994, 1995 | — |
| 94V174000 | Sep 14, 1994 | STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:FRAME AND PANEL | 1994 | — |
| 94V127000 | Jul 8, 1994 | INTERIOR SYSTEMS:TRACKS AND ANCHORS:FRONT SEAT:MAN | 1994 | — |
| 94V110000 | Jun 13, 1994 | INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEATS | 1994 | — |
| 94V074000 | Apr 16, 1994 | BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SHOE:DISC BRAKE SYSTEM | 1994 | — |
| 89V104000 | Jun 27, 1989 | HEATER:EXHAUST MANIFOLD:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER | 1989 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Saab 900 FAQ
How many recalls has the Saab 900 had?
NHTSA lists 25 recall campaigns that cover at least one Saab 900 model year from 1981 to 2000. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Saab 900 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 1995 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (100) and the 2000 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Saab 900 problems?
Across the 1991–2000 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, power train, engine and engine cooling in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Saab 900 get?
EPA rates the 1998 Saab 900 at 19 to 22 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.