1995 Saab 900

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1995 Saab 900
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:24:52.637Z

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

1995: 100 complaints

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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

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 26%

26% of complaints: power train — 26 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.

CRASH FIRE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%

23% of complaints: electrical system — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing module and ignition.

FIRE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 20%

20% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing belts and associated pulleys and gasoline.

CRASH FIRE

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BOUGHT CAR WITH UNDISCLOSED PROBLEMS. TRYING TO RESOLVE THIS WITH SELLER WITHOUT SUCCESS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040422

Also filed under STRUCTURE and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SERVICE BRAKES 17%

17% of complaints: service brakes — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing roof and pillars and frame and members.

CRASH

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 (26 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (23 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (20 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.

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, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Saab 900 have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-08-10 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.