1995 Saab 900 engine problems

Filed Dec 21, 2006 · Engine · 76,000 miles · DC

Consumer was driving and timing chain snapped causing the immediate loss of power and control of vehicle. Contacted saab USA at 1‑800‑955‑9007 and spoke with supervisor lemont. Consumer was informed that saab does not cover costs involved in replacement of timing chain but only for the belt at very specific mileage points as to the history of widespread breakage and safety problems and subsequent costly damage to engines.

Filed Nov 15, 2005 · Body, Brakes · 9,732 miles · NJ

Timing belt on 1995 saab broke destroying the engine. *ts there was a coolant leak, the sun visor fell off, the battery went dead, the molding was peeling, the SRS lights flashed, there was an air valve problem, center muffler rotted and leaked, the water pump leaked, the driver's side turn signal was inoperative, the parking lamp had gone out, there was no heat, no air and no freon in the system, the remote was inoperative, there was a slow leak in the system, the rear muffler bracket had broken, the cd player was inoperative, the exhaust hanger had broken, the water tray gasket leaked, there was a battery remote problem, there was a parasitic current draw, the glove box would not open and the engine completely destroyed. The exhaust system, engine belts, main drive belt, muffler, water pump, flex pipe, compressor, tires, front pads and rotors, valve, air valve, head light, spark plugs, engine filters, de ice switch, evaporator core, brake light, battery, and spark plugs were all replaced.

Filed Jul 23, 2005 · Engine · 60,000 miles · MD

Timing belt came off the pulley when I attempted to start the car. Major damage to engine. Engines needs major overhaul. No support from saab na on this issue although the timing belt was installed by a saab reseller.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Body, Engine · AZ · crash

Bought car with undisclosed problems. Trying to resolve this with seller without success.

Filed Jul 11, 2003 · Engine · 32,759 miles · NM

While driving, the fan belt broke, which caused the engine to seize. This was the third failure under 50,000 miles. *ak ph

Filed Jun 4, 2003 · Engine · 80,000 miles · NY

Engine sprocket and balance chain failure. *mr

Filed Nov 8, 2002 · Engine · NY

The engine cut off while the vehicle was stopping, which was caused by timing belt failing. Please provide more details. Ts

Filed Nov 6, 2002 · Engine · CA

No summary. Dt

Filed Apr 23, 2002 · Engine · NH

The engine on vehicle failed and is now rendered useless. Consumer was later informed that this was a known fault with these vehicles and it could have been corrected. The dealer however, did not inform consumer of the defect with the engine in these vehicles.

Filed Apr 10, 2002 · Engine · NY

Fuel tank developed leak at vent fitting.