1992 Saab 900
Only 21 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 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 21
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1992: 21 complaints
View as data table
| 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 21 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
6 of 21 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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While driving 55-60 MPH air bag on the driver's side deployed for no reason, which almost caused driver to crash. The air bag deployment caused injuries to driver's arms. Please provide any further information.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-08-11
Consumer was driving 25 MPH when another vehicle making a left turn hit the consumer on her left front side, causing the air bag to deploy, and consumer's shirt caught on fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-03-25
Engine and engine cooling
3 of 21 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Tires
2 of 21 total reports mention: tires.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1992 Saab 900. The vehicle was equipped with goodyear assurance tires size 195-60-R15, the DOT number and serial numbers were not available.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-11-02
Fuel system, gasoline
2 of 21 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.
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Serious problem with bad gas tank on Saab 900, replaced 5 tanks in the past 2 1/2 years. *bf the consumer stated the vehicle was back at the dealership to have the gas tank replaced for the 6TH time.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-02-03
Original gas tank had to be replaced on October 22, 2002. Since then consumer had replaced the gas tank 5 more times.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-01-31
Power train
2 of 21 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1992 Saab 900 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1992 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 1992 Saab 900?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 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.