MYRModel Year Report

1998 Saab 9000

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1998 Saab 9000
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:57:50.502Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1998

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 1996 1997: 6 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1
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 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1
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 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1

1998: 1 complaint

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YearComplaints
19863
19875
198812
198914
19907
19918
199219
199329
199414
19958
199610
19976
19981

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Suspension

1 of 1 total report mentions: suspension, most commonly citing control arm.

Show complaint excerpts

Control arm had to be replaced. This problem was a part of a recall but the owner was never notified.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-09-28

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

1998 Saab 9000 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V139000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 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 1998 Saab 9000?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 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.