MYRModel Year Report

1982 Saab 900

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1982 Saab 900
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:34:32.999Z

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 900 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1982 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 9 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 13 complaints 1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1991: 13 complaints 1992: 21 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1994: 44 complaints 1995: 100 complaints 1995 1996: 48 complaints 1997: 21 complaints 1998: 24 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 1 complaints 2000
1982: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19821
19832
19842
19855
19869
19874
198813
198922
199019
199113
199221
19936
199444
1995100
199648
199721
199824
19992
20001

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

AIR BAGS

1 of 1 total report mentions: air bags.

Show complaint excerpts

VEHICLE STRUCK MEDIAN STIP AT 5MPH, AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT NEVER FULLY INFLATED (NEVER TOUCHING DRIVER BODY.) AT THE SAME TIME THICK BLACK SMOKE POURED OUT OF AIR BAG, BURNING DRIVER'S THUMB. SEAT BELT NEVER TIGHTENED AS AIR BAG DEPLOYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980219

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19840611 — fuel system, gasoline

POOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AT THE FUEL GAUGE TRANSMITTER MAY RESULT IN A STOPPAGE OF THE FUEL PUMP AND ENGINE STALLING. IN EXTREME CASES, FUEL VAPOR MAY LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK.

Remedy: THE FUEL GAUGE TRANSMITTER WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF DAMAGED.

Campaign 84V019000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1982 Saab 900 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 84V019000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1982 Saab 900 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 1982 Saab 900?

The most-reported component is air bags:frontal, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1982 Saab 900 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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