MYRModel Year Report

1995 Saab 900

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1995 Saab 900
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:36:10.199Z

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
100
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 9 complaints 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 13 complaints 1989: 22 complaints 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 13 complaints 1992: 21 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1994: 44 complaints 1995: 100 complaints 1995 100 1996: 48 complaints 1997: 21 complaints 1998: 24 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaint
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 9 complaints 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 13 complaints 1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1991: 13 complaints 1991 1992: 21 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 44 complaints 1995: 100 complaints 1995 100 1996: 48 complaints 1997: 21 complaints 1997 1998: 24 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaint
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 9 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 13 complaints 1988 1989: 22 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 13 complaints 1991 1992: 21 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 44 complaints 1994 1995: 100 complaints 1995 100 1996: 48 complaints 1996 1997: 21 complaints 1997 1998: 24 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2000

1995: 100 complaints

View as data table
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

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

Power train

26% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.

CRASHFIRE

Electrical system

23% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing module and ignition.

FIRE

Engine and engine cooling

20% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing belts and associated pulleys and gasoline.

CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Bought car with undisclosed problems. Trying to resolve this with seller without success.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-22

Also filed under Structure

Service brakes

17% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Structure

10% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing roof and pillars and frame and members.

CRASH

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    1995-01-12Seats94V226000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1995-07-07Electrical system95V066000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1995-07-07Power train95V068000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1996-02-10Steering96V008000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1997-05-05Vehicle speed control97V046000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1998-06-15Exterior lighting98V038000 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…

    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.

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    1998-10-09SQClosed 1998-10-27 New wheel bolts
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    2000-09-25Defect petitionClosed 2001-11-19 Defective water pump pulley
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    2003-04-04Air bags02V308000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Saab 900 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 20 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V226000 · Seats
  • Recall 95V066000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 95V068000 · Power train
  • Recall 96V008000 · Steering
  • Recall 97V046000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 98V038000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 02V308000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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.