Recalls
7campaigns
1 air bag · 1 lighting · 1 vehicle speed control
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
100filed
Owner reports, 1991–2000 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Fuel economy
21mpg combined
$3,110/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
2.3 L 4-cyl· 5-speed manual
10 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (7)
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 1995 Saab 900. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
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SAAB/AIR BAG ECU
Air bags
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IS DESIGNED TO SENSE AND DISCRIMINATE FRONTAL IMPACT EVENTS, COMMAND AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER DEPLOYMENTS IN A TIMELY MANNER, AND PERFORM CONTINUOUS DIAGNOSTICS OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE. DUE TO THE POSSIBLE INSUFFICIENT SEALING OF THE BOTTOM OF AN ELECTROLYTE CAPACITOR, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR IT TO LEAK ELECTROLYTE WITHIN THE AIR BAG ECU. ALSO, IN HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENTS, THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER CAN CAUSE RAPID COOLING OF THE ECU, WHICH IN TURN MAY CAUSE THE FORMATION OF CONDENSATION WITH THE UNIT.
- Consequence
- IF THIS MOISTURE COMES INTO CONTACT WITH THE ELECTROLYTE FROM THE CAPACITOR, IT FORMS A HIGHLY CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL THAT COULD CREATE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT. THIS ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD TRIGGER THE AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW AIR BAG ECU. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 4, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
Repair progress not yet reported20,476 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 02V308000
Listed for 1995 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.
SAAB/FMVSS 108
Exterior lighting · headlights
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPERLY AIMING THE HEADLIGHTING SYSTEM WERE OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
- Consequence
- IF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE REPLACED, CUSTOMERS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY AIM THE HEADLIGHTS.
- Remedy
- OWNERS WILL BE SENT AIMING INSTRUCTIONS, AND DIRECTIONS FOR AFFIXING THESE INSERTS TO THE OWNER GUIDES. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, A DEALER CAN AFFIX THE INSERTS IN THEIR OWNER GUIDE FOR THEM.
Repair progress not yet reported92,505 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V038000
Listed for 1995 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.
SAAB/THROTTLE CONTROL
Vehicle speed control
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND.
- Consequence
- THIS BINDING CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE PLATE NOT RETURNING TO THE CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE THROTTLE PEDAL IS RELEASED AND A SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING WITH A NICKEL-COATED BUSHING AND BOLT.
Repair progress not yet reported52,500 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 97V046000
Listed for 1995 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.
SAAB/STEERING:COLUMN
Steering · steering wheel/handle bar
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE COLUMN TO BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
- Consequence
- IF MISALIGNED, AN ALUMINUM CONNECTING PIECE CAN FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING COLUMN ALIGNMENT TO ENSURE THAT NO MISALIGNMENT EXISTS. IF A MISALIGNMENT IS FOUND, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY AS A UNIT.
Repair progress not yet reported8,988 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V008000
Listed for 1995 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
Electrical system · ignition · module
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- UPON STARTUP, A VOLTAGE DROP TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE A MALFUNCTION WHERE ENGINE SPEED FLUCTUATES FROM 600 TO 3,000 RPM FOR UP TO 30 SECONDS BEFORE NORMAL ENGINE IDLE OF 900 RPM.
- Consequence
- UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REVISED ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE.
Repair progress not yet reported5,383 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 95V066000
Listed for 1995 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.
POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:STANDARD:MANUAL
Power train · manual transmission
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- IT IS POSSIBLE TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER INTO THE REVERSE GEAR POSITION, REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, AND STILL HAVE THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL, OR, TO ACCIDENTLY DISENGAGE REVERSE BY STRIKING THE GEAR LEVER.
- Consequence
- IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE CAR CAN ROLL FROM ITS ORIGINAL PARKED POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE TRANSMISSION LINKAGE COMPONENTS AND COMPLETE A SPECIALLY DEVELOPED SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE THAT WILL ENSURE THAT WHEN THE SHIFT IS MOVED TO THE REVERSE POSITION, THE REVERSE GEAR IS ACTUALLY ENGAGED.
Repair progress not yet reported8,993 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 95V068000
Listed for 1995 Saab 900. Not checked against your VIN.
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:BUCKET:BACK REST
Seats · front assembly · recliner
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- ONE OR MORE OF THE ARC WELDS CAN BE MISSING ON THE SEAT BACK FRAME RECLINER.
- Consequence
- THIS CAN RESULT IN A SEAT BACK FALLING BACKWARDS UNDER A LOAD.
- Remedy
- BOTH FRONT SEAT BACKS WILL BE INSPECTED WITH THE USE OF A HOOK TO PULL BACK THE SEAT BACK UPHOLSTERY. FOR ANY SEAT WITH MISSING WELDS, THE SEAT BACK FRAME/RECLINER WILL BE REPLACED.
Repair progress not yet reported10,584 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 94V226000
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Owner complaints (100)
100 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
7involved a crash
3involved a fire
2injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 21 | 21% |
| Electrical system | 19 | 19% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 17 | 17% |
| Service brakes | 15 | 15% |
| Structure | 10 | 10% |
| Seat belts | 8 | 8% |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 8% |
| Air bags | 7 | 7% |
| Visibility | 7 | 7% |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 6% |
How 1995 compares with other 900 years
Best and worst 900 years →199113
199221
19936
199444
1995100
199648
199721
199824
19992
20001
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 13 | 0 |
| 1992 | 21 | 0 |
| 1993 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 44 | 8 |
| 1995 | 100 | 7 |
| 1996 | 48 | 3 |
| 1997 | 21 | 3 |
| 1998 | 24 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
This year (1995)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 21 mpg combined
21
mpg combined
18
city
26
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,200
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 423 g/mi
- EPA class
- Subcompact Cars
What it costs you to run
$3,110per year
$259per month
714gallons a year
Miles ÷ 21 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | $3,200 | 423 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | $3,200 | 423 |
| 2.3 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | $3,200 | 423 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 20 | $3,350 | 444 |
| 2.3 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 20 | $3,350 | 444 |
| 2.5 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 / 24 / 20 | $3,350 | 444 |
| 2.3 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 20 | $3,350 | 444 |
| 2.5 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 / 24 / 20 | $3,350 | 444 |
| 2.5 L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 16 / 23 / 19 | $3,550 | 468 |
| 2.5 L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 16 / 23 / 19 | $3,550 | 468 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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1995 Saab 900 FAQ
How many recalls does the 1995 Saab 900 have?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns: 02V308000 (air bag), 98V038000 (lighting), 97V046000 (vehicle speed control), 96V008000 (steering), 95V066000 (electrical), 95V068000 (power train), 94V226000 (seat). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1995 Saab 900 problems?
Owners filed 100 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (21), Electrical system (19), Engine and engine cooling (17) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 1995 Saab 900 get?
EPA rates the 2.3 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual version at 18 city, 26 highway and 21 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 1995 900 compare with other years?
Among the 1991–2000 Saab 900 model years at least five years old, the 2000 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1995 the most (100). The 1995 drew 100. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
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.
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