MYRModel Year Report

1990 Saab 900

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1990 Saab 900
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:18.042Z

Only 19 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 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
19

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

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 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 9 complaints 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 13 complaints 1989: 22 complaints 1990: 19 complaints 1990 19 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 1986: 9 complaints 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 13 complaints 1989: 22 complaints 1990: 19 complaints 1990 19 1991: 13 complaints 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 1986: 9 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 13 complaints 1988 1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1990 19 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

1990: 19 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 19 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

7 of 19 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Vehicle speed control

3 of 19 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 19 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

Air bags

2 of 19 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

2 of 19 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and ignition.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Engine compartment fire, unknown source of fire. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-20

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1993-10-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-02-28 Fuel pump fails/tank leaks
  2. I
    1994-02-28Engineering analysisClosed 1995-02-28 Fuel pump fails/tank leaks

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Saab 900 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Saab 900?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Saab 900 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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