1995 Saab 900 engine and engine cooling problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1995 Saab 900 — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer was driving and timing chain snapped causing the immediate loss of power and control of vehicle. Contacted saab usa at 1-800-955-9007 and spoke with supervisor lemont. Consumer was informed that saab does not cover costs involved in replacement of timing chain but only for the belt at very…”
filed Dec 21, 2006
“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…”
filed Nov 23, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other 900 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 900 | 2 | 8% |
| 1997 900 | 1 | 5% |
| 1996 900 | 9 | 19% |
| 1994 900 | 14 | 32% |
| 1992 900 | 3 | 14% |
| 1989 900 | 5 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1995 Saab 900
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.