Research · 2 model years

Saab 900Every model year, 1996–1997

Across the 2 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 69 owner complaints for the Saab 900. The 1996 model year has the most complaints (48).

01 —Model years

Saab 900 years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
19973210Not rated20
19963480Not rated19
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
199648
199721

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026
03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 1997 900

3 campaigns

Equipment: labels

Free remedy

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG ALERT LABEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

EquipmentReported Jun 23, 1998NHTSA 98V139000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Free remedy

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPERLY AIMING THE HEADLIGHTING SYSTEM WERE OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Exterior lightingReported Feb 24, 1998NHTSA 98V038000

Vehicle speed control

Free remedy

CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND.

Vehicle speed controlReported Mar 21, 1997NHTSA 97V046000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 28, 2026