Research · 3 model years

Saab 9000Every model year, 1996–1998

Across the 3 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 17 owner complaints for the Saab 9000. The 1996 model year has the most complaints (10).

01 —Model years

Saab 9000 years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
1998110Not rated20
1997160Not rated19
19960101Not rated20
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 31, 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
199610
19976
19981

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 31, 2026
03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 1998 9000

1 campaign

Equipment: labels

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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
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 31, 2026