91 saab 900s replaced fuel tank twice.all three tanks leaked gasoline.
The worst 1991 Saab 900 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes3
- Airbags2
- Fuel system2
- Body1
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Brakes3
- Airbags2
- Fuel system2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Lights1
- Seats1
- Suspension1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Fuel pump fails/tank leaks
There is no summary currently available
PE93087
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Saab 900 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1991 Saab 900 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 16-19 | 20-26 | 17-22 |
| 2.1L 4‑cyl | FWD | 17-18 | 20-24 | 18-20 |
What 1991 Saab 900 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Seat back on both front seats have failed. Reclining mechanisim does not return the seat backs to the correct position. The position of the seat back impairs the drivers ability to operate the vehicle correctly. I have located two cables on both seats that have snapped and are the cause. These are permante pieces that require seat replacement. I consider them a manufacturing defect.
I am told that these failures occurred in this year model saab--cracked fuel tank.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
When appying the ABS brakes the pedal intermittently becomes hard and resists application. When this occurs, the vehicle veers to right or left, cause unknown. Dealer cleaned contacts within the ABS computer system which did not remedy the problem. Please give any further details. Ak
Faulty paint.
The design of the emissions system caused the vehicle to stall and experience idle problems.
Rear brake light shorted. Mjs
When applying the ABS brakes on wet pavement the pedal will travel to the floor causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
Vehicle makes creaking noise when turning and going over large bumps at slow speed.
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Questions about the 1991 Saab 900
Is the 1991 Saab 900 reliable?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 1991 Saab 900, fewer than a typical 900 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Saab 900?
Brakes, with 3 complaints. Next is airbags (2).
How many recalls does the 1991 Saab 900 have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 1991 Saab 900 get?
Official estimates for the 1991 Saab 900 range from 17 to 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 16-19 city and 20-26 highway.
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