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1998 Saab 9000 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1998 Saab 9000 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1998 compare to other 9000 years?

9000 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1998 highlighted34 complaints1986: 3 complaints1987: 5 complaints1988: 17 complaints1989: 24 complaints1990: 8 complaints1991: 11 complaints1992: 32 complaints1993: 34 complaints1994: 20 complaints1995: 10 complaints1996: 23 complaints1997: 8 complaints1998: 1 complaints
9000 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1998 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1998 Saab 9000 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Suspension1100%

Does the 1998 Saab 9000 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

98V139000OtherJune 23, 1998 · 39,313 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG ALERT LABEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Consequence

THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT MAY NOT PROPERLY UNDERSTAND THE OPERATION OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND THE NEED TO USE SEAT BELTS.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ALERT LABEL TO BE INSTALLED ON THE VISIBLE SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SUN VISOR. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.

1998 Saab 9000 — common questions

Is the 1998 Saab 9000 reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1998 Saab 9000 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1998 Saab 9000. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Saab 9000 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the 9000 years to avoid are 1993, 1992. The cleanest record among 9000 years belongs to 1998.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.