MYRModel Year Report

1996 Saab 9000

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1996 Saab 9000
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:53:31.996Z

Only 10 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 10 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, 1996 highlighted. 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 12 complaints 1988 1989: 14 complaints 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
1996: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
19863
19875
198812
198914
19907
19918
199219
199329
199414
19958
199610
19976
19981

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

3 of 10 total reports mention: power train.

Show complaint excerpts

THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION FOUR TIMES IN THE PAST TWO YEARS. *AK THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE DRIVEN MANUALLY AND STAYED IN 4TH GEAR. THE MECHANIC FOUND AN INTERNAL TRANSMISSION PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030718

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

SEATS

2 of 10 total reports mention: seats.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 10 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

VISIBILITY

1 of 10 total reports mentions: visibility.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19980422 — SQ (closed 19980508)

AUDIO SYSTEM FIRES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Saab 9000 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 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 1996 Saab 9000?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Saab 9000 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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