CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Saab 900 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (14 reports).
1996 Saab 900 recalls
Most common 1996 Saab 900 problems
Problem areas named in the 48 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Power Train | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 |
| Equipment | 6 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
What owners report
Passenger airbag deployed for no reason while driving car, no warning lights on dashboard, no impact, no precipitating event occured
DRIVING SMOOTHLY AT 50 MPH IN 1996 SAAB 900 SE TURBO, 99K MILES. ENGINE RPM SUDDENLY BUT SMOOTHLY DROPS TO ZERO AND STOPPED IN A VERY UNSAFE PLACE ON THE HIGHWAY. CAR WOULD NOT RE-START. ABSOLUTELY NO FAULTS OF ANY KIND OCCURRED DURING THE MONTHS LEADING UP TO THIS INCIDENT. THIS CAR'S DIRECT IGNITION CASSETTE WAS REPLACED ONCE ALREADY IN JAN. 2000 BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER. *JB
IN JUNE 2003, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE FUEL TANK OF MY 1996 SAAB 900S. THE TANK WAS REPLACED. ON 28 JULY 2004, THE REPLACEMENT TANK WAS DISCOVERED TO HAVE A LEAK AND WAS REPLACED. ON 1 SEPTEMBER 2005, THE SECOND REPLACEMENT TANK WAS DIAGNOSED AS LEAKING.*JB
PRIOR TO DI FAILURE, STARTING IMPAIRMENT AND MISFIRES DETECTED WITH CEL. UPON FAILURE, CAR WOULD NOT RUN AND STEERING WAS LOST. TO CORRECT FAILURE, NEW DI WAS FITTED AFTER IT WAS BROKEN. SYMPTOMS SHOULD HAVE BEEN REASON ENOUGH TO CHANGE IT EARLY. *NM
WHILE DRIVING BALL BEARRINGS EXPLODED IN THE LOWER ENGINE. CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD BOOM. THE VEHICLE WAS FULL OF CLEAN OIL. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MAUFACTURER AND THE DEALER. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT DEALER. *AK
1996 Saab 900 questions
Does the 1996 Saab 900 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1996 Saab 900: Exterior Lighting:Headlights; Vehicle Speed Control; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Saab 900?
Based on 48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (14), Power Train (13), Engine And Engine Cooling (10).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Saab 900 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.