- The problem
- A problem relating to the front exhaust pipe bracket attachment could cause leaking of transmission oil. Transmission could lock up due to lack of proper oil lubrication.
- The fix
- Dealer will replace the existing exhaust pipe bracket with one that attaches to the side of the transmission. The rear differential cover gasket will also be replaced, using screws instead of studs.
Vehicle safety record
1980 Saab 900 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1980 Saab 900 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in July 1983 for the automatic transmission.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 900 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1980 Saab 900 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- The possibility exists that the mounting collar for the electric fuel pump, submerged in the fuel, could partially detach from the top of the tank and cause a fuel leak.
- The fix
- Dealer will replace the fuel pump support and remount the pump at no charge to owner.
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Does the 1980 Saab 900 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1980 Saab 900: automatic transmission (July 1983); fuel injection system (September 1980). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1980 Saab 900 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1980 Saab 900 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 85 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Saab 900 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 900 years have the most complaints?
1995 (100), 1996 (48), 1994 (44). See every Saab 900 year compared.
What should I do if my 1980 Saab 900 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