1997 Saab 900 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust (2) · Power Train:clutch Assembly (2) · Air Bags (2)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Saab 900 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (43)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:electrical:radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. 2016-08-26 · 16NA260 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibration concerns.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2014-06-30 · Recalls · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle recalls
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) 2013-09-01 · 130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
expanded availability for remanufacture and return (r&r) electronic control modules
Air Bags 2001-03-13 · 850 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding replacement of srs wiring harness. *tt
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:rear Window 2000-01-01 · 8111984 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information on replacing connecting tab on electrically heated rear window. *tt
Structure 1999-07-01 · 8112156 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit irritating road and wind noise penetrating into the cabin through the cover at the top of the b-pillar. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 43 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.