MYRModel Year Report

1989 Saab 9000

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1989 Saab 9000
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:53:28.770Z

Only 14 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 14 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 9000 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 12 complaints 1988 1989: 14 complaints 1989 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1992: 19 complaints 1992 1993: 29 complaints 1994: 14 complaints 1994 1995: 8 complaints 1996: 10 complaints 1996 1997: 6 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 1998
1989: 14 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19863
19875
198812
198914
19907
19918
199219
199329
199414
19958
199610
19976
19981

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

3 of 14 total reports mention: power train.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 14 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 14 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19881130 — fuel system, gasoline

FUEL FILTER MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION CONCERNING LEAKAGE CRITERIA DUE TO LOW TEMPERATURE DURING THE GLUING PROCESS.

Remedy: REPLACE FUEL FILTER.

Campaign 88V185000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19900305 — service brakes, hydraulic

THE ROUTING OF THE THROTTLE KICKDOWN CABLE COULD ALLOW CHAFING TO OCCUR BETWEEN THE CABLE AND ANY ONE OF THREE STEEL BRAKE FLUID LINES NEAR THE VALVE BLOCK OF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE UNIT.

Remedy: CHANGE CABLE ROUTING AND INSTALL NEW ATTACHMENT BRACKET TO PREVENT CHAFING.

Campaign 89V191000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19900305 — electrical system

ABRASION ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT CARD IN THE COMBINATION NEUTRAL SAFETY/BACKUP LAMP SWITCH OPERATED BY THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR MAY CAUSE RESIDUE TO COLLECT IN ELECTRICAL AREA ON THE CI

Remedy: ADD AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT, INCLUDING A RELAY, TO THE BACKUP LAMP CIRCUIT TO REDUCE THE CURRENT THAT CAN FLOW THROUGH THE COMBINATION SWITCH.

Campaign 90V001000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19950210 — PE (closed 19950630)

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 19950630 — EA (closed 19960731)

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIRE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Saab 9000 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 88V185000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 89V191000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 90V001000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 Saab 9000 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 1989 Saab 9000?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Saab 9000 have?

3 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.