MYRModel Year Report

1984 Saab 900

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1984 Saab 900
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:44:40.281Z

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, 1984 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 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
1984: 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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 2 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and alternator/generator/regulator.

FIRE
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, CAUSED BY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950227

THIS SAAB WAS PURCHASED WITH EXTENSIVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. AFTER CORRECTING MOST GROUNDING POINTS IT BURNED OUT THE WARM UP REGULATOR. WITH THAT OUT OF THE CIRCUT, THE FUELPUMP BEGAN TO VAPOR LOCK.

NHTSA ODI report, 19991212

Also filed under FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

POWER TRAIN

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing banjo housing.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel pump.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19870529 — DP (closed 19871007)

SAAB 900 FIRES

I 19870928 — EA (closed 19880107)

FIRES

R Date not on file — electrical system

THE ELECTRICAL CABLE BETWEEN THE STARTER AND THE ALTERNATOR CAN RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE FLUID PIPE ATTACHED TO THE LEFT INNER WHEELHOUSE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Remedy: THE CABLE CONNECTION AT THE ALTERNATOR WILL BE ADJUSTED AND THE CABLE REPOSITIONED TO ELIMINATE RUBBING.

Campaign 85V036000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1984 Saab 900 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 85V036000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1984 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 1984 Saab 900?

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

How many recalls does the 1984 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.