Saab 900 Acceleration problems by year

On july 22, 2005 I was driving my '95 saab on the a1 motorway in united kingdom. I was using the cruise control at 70 mph (posted speed limit) I had never used the cruise control in this vehicle before. (Manual transmission) the incident happened during rush hour heading toward london. As I had to slow down, I had absolutely no brakes! I never had any issue with the brakes prior. Depressing the brake pedal did not disengage the cruise control and I was heading toward the rear end of a car at 70 mph. I quickly...

The vehicle suddenly accelerated when the throttle became stuck. *Ph while looking at the nhtsa website, the consumer saw that the problem he experienced was the subject of a recall (97v-046000). It appeared that the recall was not done on the consumer's vehicle prior to him purchasing it. The dealer indicated that it was the responsibility of the consumer to make sure the recall was done. *Nm

At about 1000 a.M. ,My daughter jennifer age 19 was driving my 1995 saab 900se convertible on the nys thruway from albany to our home in utica , ny when she was approaching the herkimer t-way exit. She was going to exit the t-way there , so she started to slow down. She told me that when she stepped on the brakes the vehicle refused to slow down and began to gain speed. She says that when she took her foot off of the brake the car accelerated on its own from 55 mph to 85 mph in a matter of seconds . She says she...

Consumer is having problems with the engine. While driving, the engine accelerated, when the consumer stepped on the brake pedal it did not work. Dealer was contacted and has not seen the vehicle. Ph

While driving on highway vehicle suddenly accelerates.*Ak

Vehicle suddenly accelerated and almost hit the car in front of it. While applying brakes, which driver just had fixed, car only slowed down but would not stop.

While the car is in the gear position on level ground the car will start to roll. ,As a result, the car rolled into another vehicle. The emergency brake was engaged as well. *Ak

While driving vehicle made three jumps and accelerated down a hill, with no brakes and clutch would not shift down. Also, cruise control was not on. Emergency brake was put on and made vehicle stop. Dealer contacted, and cannot remedy the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information. *Ak

Smelled sweet smell, thiught it was the vehicle, need a good cleaning. Smell never went away and kept coming up in intervals. Coolant kept leaking into the heater core and heater box. Changed filters, no smell found. Replaced thermostat. However, smell still appeared. In addition, throttle control lever bushing replaced as per recall (97v-046). *Ak

Vehicle's engine would suddenly and unpredictably accelerate as the rpms dropped. After replacement of the idle control valve the problem did not reoccur.

Daughter took vehicle for check up. Mechanic noticed "o" ring cracked & replaced it. Driver picked up vehicle & lost control. Towed to dealer & "o" ring replaced due to wrong placing. Problem still exists. Took vehicle to another dealer & checked, check engine light on. Mechanic test drove & lost control & repaired vehicle. *Ak

Recall notice (97v-046) throttle linkages and control, not received by consumer in a timely manor. (Mjs)

Consumer complains that manufacturer did not notify consumers of throttle lever corrosion recall in a timely fashion, it was two months later.

Owner received recall notice, contacted manufacturer and was told they had to take the vehicle to south carolina to have the recall repair work done. Recall #97v046000. *Ak

Throttle control lever failed, causing accident.