MYRModel Year Report

1991 Saab 9000

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1991 Saab 9000
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:53:07.094Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
8

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1991

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 1991: 8 complaints 1991 8 1992: 19 complaints 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 1991: 8 complaints 1991 8 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 1991: 8 complaints 1991 8 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

1991: 8 complaints

View as data table
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.

Power train

2 of 8 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing clutch assembly and automatic transmission.

Fuel system, gasoline

2 of 8 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel injection system.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle caught on fire while driving at 55MPH. Please describe details. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-06

Structure

1 of 8 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.

Show complaint excerpts

Sporadic operation of electronic door locks. Appears to be an electrical problem. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-14

Service brakes

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

Seat belts

1 of 8 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1991-01-25Power train91V002000 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…

    Remedy: Properly seat gear selector arm ball in the selector cable socket and secure by a lock ring inside the socket.

    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

1991 Saab 9000 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 91V002000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 power train, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 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.