1991 Saab 900
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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 44 |
| 1995 | 100 |
| 1996 | 48 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 13 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
3 of 13 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
2 of 13 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.
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91 SAAB 900S REPLACED FUEL TANK TWICE.ALL THREE TANKS LEAKED GASOLINE.*AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20030720
Also filed under EQUIPMENT
2 of 13 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE INDICATED SOME SORT OF MALFUNCTION. OWNER STATES NO PROBLEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950926
AIR BAG LIGHTS CONTINUE FLASH ON & OFF. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950911
1 of 13 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.
1 of 13 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
FUEL PUMP FAILS/TANK LEAKS
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1991 Saab 900 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (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.