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.
1995 Saab 900: headlights failing or too dim
5 of the 100 complaints about the 1995 Saab 900 describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 1
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
- 19982
- 19972
- 19961
- 19955
- 19941
What owners say
While driving, consumer commented that the digital indicator panel felt hot, consumer parked vehicle while at dinner, then returned, the power assist brakes failed and then the coolant low light, headlamp out and washer low indicators illuminated, the next morning consumer raised the hood and discovered a fire had occurred, the upper and lower radiator hoses had melted, the electrical wiring below the hoses were bare copper, the battery, power steering reservoir, plastic engine cover, battery cables, vacuum hoses and cooling fins on the electrical cooling motor had all melted, the hood insulation was also damaged, there was additional fire damage under the plastic engine cover, it is uncertain as to what caused this fire.
While driving at night headlight switch button broke, fell apart, causing complete headlight failure, and resulting in poor visibility. Consumer has contacted the manufacturer.
Since leasing the vehicle (may, 1995) there has been a number of electrical problems. The batterey has gone dead 3 times, dimming and flickering of headlights and interior lights have failed; taken to dealer many times, cannot state the problem.
Right headlight failed.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Information on deleting daytime running lights at customer' request
- Information on deleting daytime running lights at customer' request
- Concerns with loose seal around front direction indictors
- Some customers may complain that the seal around the front direction indicators / light cluster CAN come loose
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The instructions for properly aiming the headlighting system were omitted. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Risk
- If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may not be able to properly aim the headlights.
- Remedy
- Owners will be sent aiming instructions, and directions for affixing these inserts to the owner guides. If an owner so desires, a dealer can affix the inserts in their owner guide for them.
Recall number 98V038000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Saab 900 headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1995 Saab 900?
5 of 100 owner complaints about the 1995 Saab 900 (5%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Saab 900?
There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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