1992 Saab 900

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1992 Saab 900
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:34:29.494Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Saab 900 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 9 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 13 complaints 1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1991: 13 complaints 1992: 21 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1994: 44 complaints 1995: 100 complaints 1995 1996: 48 complaints 1997: 21 complaints 1998: 24 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 1 complaints 2000
1992: 21 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 21 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

5 of 21 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990811

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, 19990325

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, 20111102

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 21 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

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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. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20050203

ORIGINAL GAS TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED ON OCTOBER 22, 2002. SINCE THEN CONSUMER HAD REPLACED THE GAS TANK 5 MORE TIMES.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20050131

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 21 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

SUSPENSION

1 of 21 total reports mentions: suspension.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Saab 900 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (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:frontal, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Saab 900 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.