1991 Saab 9000

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1991 Saab 9000
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:53:27.102Z

Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Saab 9000 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 12 complaints 1988 1989: 14 complaints 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1991 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
1991: 8 complaints
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YearComplaints
19863
19875
198812
198914
19907
19918
199219
199329
199414
19958
199610
19976
19981

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

1 of 8 total reports mentions: structure.

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SPORADIC OPERATION OF ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS. APPEARS TO BE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950214

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 8 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970627

SEAT BELTS

1 of 8 total reports mentions: seat belts.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 8 total reports mentions: power train.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 8 total reports mentions: power train.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19910125 — power train

IMPROPER ASSEMBLY COULD CAUSE THE BALL OF THE GEAR SELECTOR ARM NOT TO BE PROPERLY FIXED TO THE SOCKET ON THE END OF THE GEAR SELECTOR CABLE; GEAR SELECTOR ARM COULD SEPARATE FROM THE GEAR SELECTOR CA

Remedy: PROPERLY SEAT GEAR SELECTOR ARM BALL IN THE SELECTOR CABLE SOCKET AND SECURE BY A LOCK RING INSIDE THE SOCKET.

Campaign 91V002000 — 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

1991 Saab 9000 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V002000 (power train) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 Saab 9000?

The most-reported component is structure:body:door, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Saab 9000 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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