MYRModel Year Report

1995 Saab 900

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1995 Saab 900
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:59:45.496Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Saab 900 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 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
1995: 100 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

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE THE CAR IS IN THE GEAR POSITION ON LEVEL GROUND THE CAR WILL START TO ROLL. ,AS A RESULT, THE CAR ROLLED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED AS WELL. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990917

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THEY DID NOT ACTIVATE AND THE CAR DID NOT STOP AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951017

VISIBILITY 5%

5% of complaints: visibility — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19950112 — seats

ONE OR MORE OF THE ARC WELDS CAN BE MISSING ON THE SEAT BACK FRAME RECLINER.

Remedy: BOTH FRONT SEAT BACKS WILL BE INSPECTED WITH THE USE OF A HOOK TO PULL BACK THE SEAT BACK UPHOLSTERY. FOR ANY SEAT WITH MISSING WELDS, THE SEAT BACK FRAME/RECLINER WILL BE REPLACED.

Campaign 94V226000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19950707 — electrical system

UPON STARTUP, A VOLTAGE DROP TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE A MALFUNCTION WHERE ENGINE SPEED FLUCTUATES FROM 600 TO 3,000 RPM FOR UP TO 30 SECONDS BEFORE NORMAL ENGINE IDLE OF 900 RPM.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REVISED ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE.

Campaign 95V066000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19950707 — power train

IT IS POSSIBLE TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER INTO THE REVERSE GEAR POSITION, REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, AND STILL HAVE THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL, OR, TO ACCIDENTLY DISENGAGE REVERSE BY STRIKING THE GEAR LEV

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE TRANSMISSION LINKAGE COMPONENTS AND COMPLETE A SPECIALLY DEVELOPED SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE THAT WILL ENSURE THAT WHEN THE SHIFT IS MOVED TO THE REVERSE POSITION, THE REVERSE

Campaign 95V068000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19960210 — steering

THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE COLUMN TO BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING COLUMN ALIGNMENT TO ENSURE THAT NO MISALIGNMENT EXISTS. IF A MISALIGNMENT IS FOUND, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY AS A UNIT.

Campaign 96V008000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19970505 — vehicle speed control

CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING WITH A NICKEL-COATED BUSHING AND BOLT.

Campaign 97V046000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19980615 — exterior lighting

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPERLY AIMING THE HEADLIGHTING SYSTEM WERE OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES,

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT AIMING INSTRUCTIONS, AND DIRECTIONS FOR AFFIXING THESE INSERTS TO THE OWNER GUIDES. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, A DEALER CAN AFFIX THE INSERTS IN THEIR OWNER GUIDE FOR THEM.

Campaign 98V038000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19981009 — SQ (closed 19981027)

NEW WHEEL BOLTS

I 20000925 — DP (closed 20011119)

DEFECTIVE WATER PUMP PULLEY

R 20030404 — air bags

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IS DESIGNED TO SENSE AND DISCRIMINATE FRONTAL IMPACT EVENTS, COMMAND AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER DEPLOYMENTS IN A TIMELY

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW AIR BAG ECU. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 4, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REM

Campaign 02V308000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Saab 900 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V226000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V066000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V068000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V008000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V046000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V038000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 02V308000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 1995 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 1995 Saab 900?

The most-reported component is power train:manual transmission, accounting for 10% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Saab 900 have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

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