MYRModel Year Report

1997 Saab 9000

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1997 Saab 9000
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:55:34.048Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1997

Investigations
0

None on file

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

1997: 6 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

3 of 6 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

Show complaint excerpts

I was driving to work going 25MPH when the car started accelerating. I stepped on the brake and I was barely able to stop. Since I was in traffic, I continued to a stop sign where the car stopped after a short lunge forward.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-05-28

Turbo apc solenoid valve failed. Yh

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-08-23

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 6 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing exhaust system and radiator assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

Problems with ABS on a 1997 Saab 9000 cs.*mr the ABS ECM unit was replaced at 45900, at 55393 most of the brake system had to be replaced, the consumer believed that this type of brake work should not occur at such low mileage, also the exhaust...

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-12-02

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Service brakes

1 of 6 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Child seat

1 of 6 total reports mentions: child seat.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1998-09-01Equipment98V139000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The air bag alert label on the driver side visor was omitted. This does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS No. 208, "Occupant crash protection."

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with an alert label to be installed on the visible side of the driver's sun visor. If an owner so desires, their dealer can install the label for them.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1997 Saab 9000 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V139000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Saab 9000?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 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.