Tl* the contact owns a 1992 saab 900. The vehicle was equipped with goodyear assurance tires size 195-60-r15, the dot number and serial numbers were not available. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle would not stay in a straight line. The contact inspected the vehicle and found large bubbles on the front driver tire sidewall. The vehicle was taken to a local tire specialist who examined the tire and advised that the tire was defective. The tire was replaced. The tire failure mileage was 80,000. The vehicle failure mileage was 299,000.
The worst 1992 Saab 900 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags6
- Engine3
- Fuel system2
- Tires2
- Transmission2
Problems by type
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- Airbags6
- Engine3
- Fuel system2
- Tires2
- Transmission2
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
- Suspension1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Saab 900 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1992 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 | 16-18 | 20-26 | 17-21 |
| 2.1L 4‑cyl | FWD | 16-18 | 20-24 | 18-20 |
What 1992 Saab 900 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Original gas tank had to be replaced on october 22, 2002. Since then consumer had replaced the gas tank 5 more times.
Serious problem with bad gas tank on saab 900, replaced 5 tanks in the past 2 1/2 years. *bf the consumer stated the vehicle was back at the dealership to have the gas tank replaced for the 6th time.
The lower "a" arm of the front suspension has cracks in it. Fracture of the "a" arm would result in the wheel turning and loss of control of the vehicle. The head gasket leaks and there are numerous other leaks in the engine and transmission seals.
Vehicle does not change gears properly. Dealer has rebuilt the transmission five times. Manufacturer has been notified.
While driving at 50 MPH the driver's side air bag deployed due to cross bar beam striking something in the road. According to dealer, the air bag deployed correctly, but the owner believes that the sensor is defective.
While driving 55-60 MPH air bag on the driver's side deployed for no reason, which almost caused driver to crash. The air bag deployment caused injuries to driver's arms. Please provide any further information.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Airbag light flashes on and off. Dealer has been notified.
No summary included for this vehicle.
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Questions about the 1992 Saab 900
Is the 1992 Saab 900 reliable?
Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 1992 Saab 900, close to a typical 900 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Saab 900?
Airbags, with 6 complaints. Next is engine (3).
How many recalls does the 1992 Saab 900 have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 1992 Saab 900 get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Saab 900 range from 17 to 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 16-18 city and 20-26 highway.
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