1996 Saab 900

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #98V038000February 24, 199892,505 vehicles affected

  exterior lighting: headlights

  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."

  If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may not be able to properly aim the headlights.

  Remedy

  Owners will be sent aiming instructions, and directions for affixing these inserts to the owner guides. If an owner so desires, a dealer Can affix the inserts in their owner guide for them.

• NHTSA recall #97V046000March 21, 199752,500 vehicles affected

  vehicle speed control

  Corrosion around the zinc-coated throttle control lever bushing Can cause the throttle lever to bind.

  This binding Can result in the throttle plate not returning to the closed position when the throttle pedal is released and a subsequent loss of throttle control.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the zinc-coated throttle control lever bushing with a nickel-coated bushing and bolt.

• NHTSA recall #96V077000May 3, 19961,058 vehicles affected

  seat belts: front: anchorage

  During static testing of belt anchorage points, the outboard attachment plate being used in the testing deformed and detached from the seat anchorage. This does not comply with FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies" and no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

  Consequence of non-compliance: the belt may not latch properly increasing the risk of injury to an occupant should a vehicle crash occur.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect the safety belt assemblies for the date of manufacture. Any assembly with date year 96 week 10 day 2 will be replaced.

Other model years

• 1994 44
• 1995 100
• 1996