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Saab 900 Equipment problems by year

15 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Saab 900's equipment & accessories. Trailer hitches, mobility equipment, accessories and aftermarket parts.

Equipment complaints by model year

YearEquipment complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Equipment recalls

Latest 900 equipment complaints

1995 Saab 900BrakesEngine & coolingElectrical systemLightsBody, doors & structureWheels & tiresEquipment & accessories

Timing belt on 1995 saab broke destroying the engine. *Ts there was a coolant leak, the sun visor fell off, the battery went dead, the molding was peeling, the srs lights flashed, there was an air valve problem, center muffler rotted and leaked, the water pump leaked, the driver's side turn signal was inoperative, the parking lamp had gone out, there was no heat, no air and no freon in the system, the remote was inoperative, there was a slow leak in the system, the rear muffler bracket had broken, the cd player...

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was inoperative, the exhaust hanger had broken, the water tray gasket leaked, there was a battery remote problem, there was a parasitic current draw, the glove box would not open and the engine completely destroyed. The exhaust system, engine belts, main drive belt, muffler, water pump, flex pipe, compressor, tires, front pads and rotors, valve, air valve, head light, spark plugs, engine filters, de ice switch, evaporator core, brake light, battery, and spark plugs were all replaced. *Sc

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Parking brake · Engine and engine cooling · Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Structure · Tires · EquipmentNHTSA 10144254
1996 Saab 900Fuel systemEquipment & accessories

In june 2003, a crack was discovered in the fuel tank of my 1996 saab 900s. The tank was replaced. On 28 july 2004, the replacement tank was discovered to have a leak and was replaced. On 1 september 2005, the second replacement tank was diagnosed as leaking.*Jb

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasoline · EquipmentNHTSA 10135288
1995 Saab 900Engine & coolingEquipment & accessories

Timing belt came off the pulley when I attempted to start the car. Major damage to engine. Engines needs major overhaul. No support from saab na on this issue although the timing belt was installed by a saab reseller.

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · EquipmentNHTSA 10129798
1994 Saab 900SteeringBrakesEngine & coolingFuel systemElectrical systemLightsVisibility & wipersBody, doors & structureSeats & seat beltsEquipment & accessories

The experience leaking head gasket repeated problem. The engine overheating and brake problems. *Bf the brakes squealed when stopping, the windshield wipers, the passenger door was hard to close, the battery light had run bad, the heat operation was inoperative, there was an oil leak, seat cover left lower cracked, fluid leaked under the vehicle/overnight coolant leak, over heating while the vehicle was in motion, the turn signal assembly, leaking distributor seal, broken turn signal, at a certain position the...

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seat would not operate forward, the antenna would not properly retract, left fog light inoperable, driver side window front and rear for proper rubber alignment, leaking crank pulley seal, oil leak from the transmission, found a lack of fuel pressure, smoke was coming out of the tailpipe, the convertible top was wearing on the left and right side, there was a loose hose clamp in the power steering hose, the battery failed, one tail light was inoperative, the alternator belt was wrapped around the chassis, there was a squealing noise after start up, oil leaked through the valve cover, and the tank clutch leaked fluid. *Sc

Filed Incident Steering · Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, other · Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Visibility · Structure · Seats · Equipment · Unknown or otherNHTSA 10101475
1987 Saab 900Electrical systemEquipment & accessoriesFire

My 1987 saab 900 caughton fire with me in it. I would like to file a complaint against saab but I do not know how to go about it. I need help. Thank you.*Ak

Filed Incident Electrical system · EquipmentNHTSA 10037027
1995 Saab 900BrakesEquipment & accessories

The shift lock release problem is the latest in a long series of problems with this car. It will cost approximately $800 to repair this problem. We have not had the air conditioner repaired yet. The neutral safety switch replacement was $500. The master cylinder was replaced because the dealership had just passed our car for inspection the previous day. (They did not believe us when we told them that the brake failure light was lit.) These cars are called saab for a reason we sob a lot everytime we get a repair bill. Dt

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Equipment · Unknown or otherNHTSA 768891
1986 Saab 900BrakesEngine & coolingElectrical systemWheels & tiresEquipment & accessories

When driving at 65 mph there was noise coming from the steering column, and when applying the brakes, consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the brakes. Also, battery kept going dead/ air conditioning went out/the temperature gauge stopped working/brake pads wore out and replaced four times/ spare tire kept getting a flat/control unit had to be replaced four times/ replaced a crack in exhaust system, as well as other parts in the vehicle.*Ak

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Electrical system · Tires · EquipmentNHTSA 832060

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