MYRModel Year Report

1983 Saab 900

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1983 Saab 900
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:43:31.976Z

Only 2 complaints 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 2 complaints 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, 1983 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 9 complaints 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 13 complaints 1989: 22 complaints 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 13 complaints 1992: 21 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 44 complaints 1995: 100 complaints 1996: 48 complaints 1996 1997: 21 complaints 1998: 24 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaints 2000
1983: 2 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 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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CRUISE CONTROL JAMMED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE AT FULL THROTTLE, RESULTING IN HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH TREE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960706

POWER TRAIN

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ERRATICALY AND PERFORMS POORLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990217

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19840406 — electrical system

THE ELECTRICAL CABLE BETWEEN THE STARTER AND THE ALTERNATOR MAY RUB AGAINST A BRAKE LINE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE WHEEL WELL ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Remedy: THE CABLE CONNECTION AT THE ALTERNATOR WILL BE ADJUSTED AND THE CABLE WILL BE RELOCATED SO IT DOES NOT CHAFE. ANY DAMAGE TO THE CABLE WILL BE REPAIRED.

Campaign 84V012000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1983 Saab 900 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 84V012000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1983 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 1983 Saab 900?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1983 Saab 900 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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