1995 Saab 9000 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 13, 2002 · 8 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 9000 years
Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Saab 9000. That ranks 2nd out of 4 9000 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 25%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Saab 9000
A SAAB 9000 with the classic front (1985-1990). Taken at the International SAAB Club Meeting 2006.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Liftarn, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Saab 9000 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train2
Electrical System1
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Seat Belts1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Unknown or Other1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train225%———
Electrical System113%———
Engine and Engine Cooling113%———
Fuel System, Gasoline113%———
Seat Belts113%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic113%———
Unknown or Other113%———
Vehicle Speed Control113%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1998, with 2 complaints
1997: 1199711998: 2199821999: 2199922000: 1200012001: 1200112002: 120021

n = 8 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Saab 9000 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Saab 9000.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Audio system fires (SQ98006) — opened Apr 22, 1998, closed May 8, 1998.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Consumer state while traveling without any indication vehicle lost brakes, gas and electrical system. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information. Mr

Electrical System · received Nov 13, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8022639

Driver's seat belt becomes twisted and may fail in an accident. No accident has yet occurred. *ak

Seat Belts · received May 1, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 744774

The vehicle has been in and out of the shop since i purchased it in dec. Is there any other complaints recorded about this car. No safety defect listed in the summary. *ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jan 13, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 717285

Refer to previously sent e-mail

Unknown or Other · received Aug 29, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 710663

The clutch mechanism & hose was failed with out warning. Saab installed hydraulic fluid that was chemically incompatable with the clutch hose. The clutch failure made inoperable.the repair man said that the failure was uncommon, but it occur with manual transmissions. *et

Power Train · received Jun 1, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 782480

Other Saab 9000 years

1996 9000 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
1998 900011
1997 900061
1996 9000100
199580

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Saab 9000?

Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Saab 9000?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Saab 9000 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 9000 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.