Model year record

1996 Saab 9000

No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 23 owner complaints on file.

Saab 9000, 1986–1998 generation
Pictured: the 1986–1998 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for this model year.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission355,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe255,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler255,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads255,000 mi
Electrical system155,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1110,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1118,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine155,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys155,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger1110,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit155,000 mi
Fuel system, other1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Service brakes, hydraulic155,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor155,000 mi

The 1995 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1997 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Saab 9000 model years

All Saab 9000 recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.