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
Every 900 year
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.