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Saab 900 years to avoid

The Saab 900 years to avoid are 1995, 1994, 1996, 1989 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1980 is the cleanest year on record.

549

Total complaints

30

Recall campaigns

1978–2000

Years covered

4

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

900 years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
1995High complaint rate159
1994High complaint rate88
1996High complaint rate78
1989High complaint rate34

Every 900 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
200010
199940
1998263
1997273
1996avoid783
1995avoid1597
1994avoid888
199380
1992250
1991150
1990210
1989avoid342
1988182
1987122
1986182
198551
198441
198321
198211
198112
198002
197924
197800

Common questions

What are the worst Saab 900 years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 900 years to avoid are 1995, 1994, 1996, 1989. The cleanest year on record is 1980.

What is the best year for the Saab 900?

By complaint volume, 1980 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 900 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Saab 900 have?

Across all model years, the 900 has 30 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 549 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.