MYRModel Year Report

1984 Saab 900

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1984 Saab 900
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:51:49.524Z

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
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1984

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 2 complaints 1984 2 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 complaint
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 2 complaints 1984 2 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 9 complaints 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 13 complaints 1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1991: 13 complaints 1991 1992: 21 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 44 complaints 1995: 100 complaints 1995 1996: 48 complaints 1997: 21 complaints 1997 1998: 24 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaint
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 2 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 9 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 13 complaints 1988 1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 13 complaints 1991 1992: 21 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 44 complaints 1994 1995: 100 complaints 1995 1996: 48 complaints 1996 1997: 21 complaints 1997 1998: 24 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2000

1984: 2 complaints

View as data table
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
Show complaint excerpts

Engine compartment fire, caused by electrical system. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-27

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, 1999-12-12

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

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1987-05-29Defect petitionClosed 1987-10-07 Saab 900 fires
  2. I
    1987-09-28Engineering analysisClosed 1988-01-07 Fires
  3. R
    Date not on fileElectrical system85V036000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1984 Saab 900 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 85V036000 · Electrical system
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.