1991 Saab 900

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1991 Saab 900
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:37.291Z

Only 13 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 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
13

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

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 1991: 13 complaints 1991 13 1992: 21 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 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 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1991: 13 complaints 1991 13 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 1991: 13 complaints 1991 13 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

1991: 13 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 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

3 of 13 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Fuel system, gasoline

2 of 13 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

91 Saab 900S replaced fuel tank twice.all three tanks leaked gasoline.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-20

Also filed under Equipment

Air bags

2 of 13 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

Show complaint excerpts

Air bag warning light will illuminate indicated some sort of malfunction. Owner states no problem. Please describe details. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-26

Air bag lights continue flash on & off. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-11

Suspension

1 of 13 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.

Structure

1 of 13 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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

Buy-smart checklist

1991 Saab 900 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 Saab 900?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 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.