MYRModel Year Report

1990 Saab 9000

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1990 Saab 9000
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:57:51.481Z

Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
7

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 12 complaints 1988 1989: 14 complaints 1990: 7 complaints 1990 7 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 complaint 1998
1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 12 complaints 1988 1989: 14 complaints 1989 1990: 7 complaints 1990 7 1991: 8 complaints 1991 1992: 19 complaints 1992 1993: 29 complaints 1993 1994: 14 complaints 1994 1995: 8 complaints 1995 1996: 10 complaints 1996 1997: 6 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998
1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 12 complaints 1988 1989: 14 complaints 1989 1990: 7 complaints 1990 7 1991: 8 complaints 1991 1992: 19 complaints 1992 1993: 29 complaints 1993 1994: 14 complaints 1994 1995: 8 complaints 1995 1996: 10 complaints 1996 1997: 6 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998

1990: 7 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19863
19875
198812
198914
19907
19918
199219
199329
199414
19958
199610
19976
19981

Known problem areas

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

3 of 7 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Power train

2 of 7 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle will occasionally be hard to start, when does start it misses until revved to clear up. Tune ups are performed at recommended mileage. My car is a 1990, first year for Saab direct ignition.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-10-21

The transmission was replaced two times purchase car new only can drive in reverse . Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-08-14

Seat belts

1 of 7 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing anchorage.

Electrical system

1 of 7 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Caught on fire in the garage from under the hood from the wiring harness. Please describe. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-08-01

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1990-03-05Electrical system90V001000 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…

    Remedy: Add an electrical circuit, including a relay, to the backup lamp circuit to reduce the current that can flow through the combination switch.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1995-02-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-06-30 Passenger compartment fires
  3. I
    1995-06-30Engineering analysisClosed 1996-07-31 Passenger compartment fire

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Saab 9000 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90V001000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Saab 9000?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Saab 9000 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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