MYRModel Year Report

1985 Saab 900

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1985 Saab 900
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:44:34.129Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1985

Investigations
0

None on file

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 1985: 5 complaints 1985 5 1986: 9 complaints 1987: 4 complaints 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 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1985 5 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 1985: 5 complaints 1985 5 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

1985: 5 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 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

3 of 5 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing interior/under dash and front underhood.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Heard a pop interior full of smoke. Resulting in electrical fire. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-14

Owner concerned of year 2000 embedded microchip failures.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-06-10

Suspension

1 of 5 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing lower arm.

Power train

1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

While shfting in and out of gears transmission makes a lot of noise, used car dealer is avoiding the consumer.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-20

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline85V060000 The flexible fuel hose may have been turned out of its normal position and have a sharp bend or twist near one of its fittings.

    Remedy: Adjust the position of the fuel hose between the injector fuel rail and fuel pressure regulator.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1985 Saab 900 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 85V060000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1985 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 1985 Saab 900?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1985 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.