SAAB 900Saab 900

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the SAAB 900, manufacturered by Oy Saab Valmet Ab.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
SAABYK1 YS3
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Where is the SAAB 900 produced?
     - The SAAB 900 is produced in, Finland.
  • Are there recalls for the SAAB 900?
     - There are 3 recall(s) for the SAAB 900, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall R/1997/024 [UK]: Possibility of the throttle binding

  • Recall R/2002/093 [UK]: Towball came adrift from towbar

  • Recall R/2003/057 [UK]: Possible inadvertant deployment of front airbag(s).

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • 100 - EQUIPMENT: Subject regarding new releases of the wis cds and tis 2000. *tt
  • 8411577ED3 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD: Some vehicles may exhibit a whistling noise coming from the center, upper part of the windshield, usually generated at higher speeds and is more likely to occur during hot weather. *tt
  • 8701783ED2 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Subject regarding r134a compressors for converted a/c system. *tt
  • 445 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Tips for diagnosing automatic transmission code P0705. *tt
  • 222 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Brief information on misbuilt v6 oil filter. *tt
  • 850 - AIR BAGS: Addressing srs dtc's 30, B1227, or 1228. *tt
  • 440 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Addressing tcm dtc's P0705 and P1830. *ak
  • 367 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Subject pertaining to removing an antenna mast. *tt
  • 641 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR: Technical service broadcast on correct steering wheel installation procedures. *tt
  • 362 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL: Further information regarding replacing driver's airbag coil spring (sliding contact). *tt
  • 841 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD: Whistling noise at the windshield. *tt
  • 2101797ED2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Background informatio on correcting engine block pitting. *yc
  • 870 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Technical service broadcast on correct a/c compressor oil. *yc
  • 367 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Radio interference on am. *jd
  • 03/950555 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Engine oil filters and oil drain plug. *tw
  • 01/13/95 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Suspected battery drain due to faulty acc panel ecm. *tw
  • 11/940516 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: New bolts for the final drive. *tw
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN 1 InjuredNone19980113

Vehicle parked warming up, however started moving backwards in reverse causing injury to consumer when trying to enter vehicle again to gain control.

NoNoN NoneNone

All saab 900 models have fractures in the lower control arm, indicating fatigue with age, especially in turbo models. *ak

Common OBD-II Error Codes
  • P0705 [2] Transmission Range Sensor A Circuit malfunction (PRNDL Input)
  • B1227 [1] Fuel Temperature Sensor #2 Circuit Open
  • P1830 [1] Transmission 4-Wheel Drive Clutch Relay Open Circuit

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