MYRModel Year Report

1999 Saab 9-5

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1999 Saab 9-5
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:02:02.929Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Saab 9-5 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1998: 1 complaints 1998 1999: 118 complaints 1999 2000: 102 complaints 2000 2001: 82 complaints 2002: 53 complaints 2002 2003: 47 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
1999: 118 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19981
1999118
2000102
200182
200253
200347
200419
200511
200623
200717
200820
20092
20102
20119

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 35%

35% of complaints: electrical system — 41 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 23 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 22 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 4%

4% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 3%

3% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19980901 — equipment

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG ALERT LABEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ALERT LABEL TO BE INSTALLED ON THE VISIBLE SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SUN VISOR. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.

Campaign 98V139000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20030331 — wheels

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF AN OWNER CHANGES THEIR WHEELS/TIRES BETWEEN SUMMER AND WINTER USING A STEEL WHEEL IN THE WINTER AND AN ALLOY WHEEL IN THE SUMMER, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR RUST AND CONTAMIN

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE CONTACTED BY MAIL AND ASKED WHETHER THEY CHANGE BETWEEN STEEL AND ALLOY WHEELS. IF THEY DO ENGAGE IN THIS PRACTICE, THEY WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO BRING THEIR CARS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER.

Campaign 03V006000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050407 — PE (closed 20050923)

ENGINE STALL/ ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Saab 9-5 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (41 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98V139000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V006000 (wheels) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 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 1999 Saab 9-5?

The most-reported component is electrical system:ignition:module, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Saab 9-5 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.