Saab 900 problems by year
280 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 14 Saab 900 model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
Years with the most complaints
1995 (100)
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 24 | 1 | Air Bags | |
| 1997 | 21 | 0 | Power Train | |
| 1996 | 48 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 1995 Most complained | 100 | 1 | Power Train | |
| 1994 | 44 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1993 Fewer complaints | 6 | 0 | — | |
| 1992 | 21 | 0 | Air Bags | |
| 1991 | 13 | 0 | — | |
| 1990 | 19 | 0 | — | |
| 1989 | 22 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1988 | 13 | 0 | — | |
| 1987 Fewer complaints | 4 | 0 | — | |
| 1986 | 9 | 0 | — | |
| 1985 Fewer complaints | 5 | 0 | — |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Saab.