MYRModel Year Report

1998 Saab 9-5

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1998 Saab 9-5
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:44:54.287Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Saab 9-5 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1998: 1 complaints 1998 1999: 118 complaints 2000: 102 complaints 2000 2001: 82 complaints 2002: 65 complaints 2002 2003: 49 complaints 2004: 19 complaints 2004 2005: 11 complaints 2006: 23 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2008: 20 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 2 complaints 2010 2011: 9 complaints 2011
1998: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19981
1999118
2000102
200182
200265
200349
200419
200511
200623
200717
200820
20092
20102
20119

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Saab 9-5 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 Saab 9-5 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Saab 9-5?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Saab 9-5 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-08-10 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.