MYRModel Year Report

1989 Saab 900

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1989 Saab 900
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:27:01.146Z

Only 22 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 22 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, 1989 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 1989 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
1989: 22 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 22 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

5 of 22 total reports mention: seat belts.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

5 of 22 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
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THERMOSTAT FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960222

SUSPENSION

4 of 22 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing lower arm and control arm.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 of 22 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and interior/under dash.

FIRE
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ALTERNATOR, CARBURETOR, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, DRAINING OF POWER ; NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO PINPOINT THE PROBLEM, THE AUTO HAS SAT NOW FOR TWO YEARS BECAUSE I WAS TIRED OF POURING MONEY INTO IT ONLY TO HAVE IT UNABLE TO REPAIRED PROPERLY. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20060305

VISIBILITY

3 of 22 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield and sun/moon roof assembly.

FIRE
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IN 1990 VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN PASSENAGER COMPARTMENT, POSSIBLE DUE TO DEFAULT IN HEATING SYSTEM. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950725

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19881130 — fuel system, gasoline

FUEL FILTER MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION CONCERNING LEAKAGE CRITERIA DUE TO LOW TEMPERATURE DURING THE GLUING PROCESS.

Remedy: REPLACE FUEL FILTER.

Campaign 88V185000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19890728 — visibility

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A REVERSE CURRENT MIGHT FLOW THROUGH A WIRE CABLE BETWEEN THE AIR RECIRCULATION SWITCH AND A MICROSWITCH.

Remedy: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL WIRE CABLE AND SECURE BY TAPE AROUND CABLE HARNESS.

Campaign 89V104000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Saab 900 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 88V185000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 89V104000 (visibility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Saab 900?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Saab 900 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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