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Saab 9000 Visibility problems by year

4 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Saab 9000's visibility & wipers. Windshields, wipers, defrosters, mirrors, backup cameras and glare.

Visibility complaints by model year

YearVisibility complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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19921000
19881000

Latest 9000 visibility complaints

1996 Saab 9000BrakesEngine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainLightsVisibility & wipersSeats & seat belts

The automatic transmission was replaced three times. *Ph the first transmission was replaced due to a worn out oil pump(the fluid was burned), and there was a whining noise. The second incident happened while the consumer was driving and the transmission did not shift properly (had to drive back manually/the mechanic found an internal problem), the vehicle stayed in fourth gear, and had to be replaced with a rebuilt transmission. The rear brake pads had worn out. *Scc. The seat heater light was...

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inoperative, the dealer replaced the seat heater switch, the exhaust system was replaced, the drive belt and pulleys were replaced. The mechanic stated something within the vehicle was built incorrectly to cause the transmission to fail. The motor for the rear windshield wipers had to be replaced, which caused the front windshield wipers not to work, and the hazard lights worked intermittently. *Jb

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Exterior lighting · Visibility · SeatsNHTSA 10033594
1994 Saab 9000Visibility & wipers

The heater core was found leaking. Anti-freeze was found on both the passenger and driver side floor, but could not determine the exact cause. The problem was confirmed this week when the car was taken to the dealer for check up. I was told this was a common problem among saab, and it is not covered by major component warranty. A car only 5 year old should not have this problem.

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 702734
1992 Saab 9000Visibility & wipers

Clips securing inserts to windshield wiper blade came open allowing blade to slide out of holder.

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 511833
1988 Saab 9000Visibility & wipers

Power windows cease to operate intermittently, now quitting altogether. Tt

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 960814

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