The abs control module died instantly when the car had done less than 100,000 km. The initial cost was $2500 but the dealer agreed to supply the ecu separately since the abs hydraulic system was intact. Ecu cost is abt $1000 and control turbo, odometer, cruise control, speedometer, traction control and abs. Did not buy the part because it may fail again since there was no explanation or reason for the failure. *Nm
Vehicle safety record
1998 Saab 9-5 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Saab 9-5 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1999 has 117.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 9-5 year, for its age
#368 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Saab 9-5 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1998 Saab 9-5
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Saab 9-5. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1998 Saab 9-5
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Saab 9-5: every year compared
All 9-5 years1998 Saab 9-5 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Saab 9-5 | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 1998 Saab 900 | 24 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Saab 9000 | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1998 Saab 9-5
Does the 1998 Saab 9-5 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Saab 9-5 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Saab 9-5?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Saab 9-5 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 7, 2006 and the latest on June 7, 2006. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Saab 9-5 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 99 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Saab 9-5 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Saab 9-5 years have the most complaints?
1999 (117), 2000 (102), 2001 (82). See every Saab 9-5 year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Saab 9-5 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data