Saab 900 headlights problems

Filed Dec 19, 2015 · Airbags · 130,000 miles · NY

I had just pulled out of a parking lot onto a street, going straight, at about 20 MPH, when the passenger side airbag deployed. About a minute later, the driver side airbag deployed, hitting me. I pulled over. The car had not hit anything prior to deployment. The result is that the windshield is cracked, the interior overhead light dislodged and I was disoriented.

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 Oct 28, 2004 · Lights · GA

The headlight assembly for the right side marker has fallen out twice in 13 months.

Filed Nov 7, 2002 · Lights · MA

My concern is not about my car. My complaint is about the type of bright blue/white headlamps (halogen?) that I see with increasing frequency. I do a lot of highway driving, and whether in the city or in less well lit areas. When a car with these headlights approaches me the effect is like having flashbulbs go off in front of my eyes. I'm literally blinded and instantly become a compromised driver. The effect is only somewhat diminished when a car with these headlamps is behind me. I can switch my rearview mirror to night but can't do much about the sideview mirrors. I've taken an informal poll with friends and family and the greater percentage of people have a similar response to mine. My eye doctor said that people with fair skin and light eyes (like me) have a much greater sensitivity to light. Help! I don't want to be an unsafe driver and I feel defenseless against these piercing lights! Thank you. Dt

Filed Mar 2, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · KS · fire

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.

Filed Aug 27, 1999 · Lights · VA

While driving at night headlight switch button broke, fell apart, causing complete headlight failure, and resulting in poor visibility. Consumer has contacted the manufacturer.

Filed Feb 9, 1999 · Visibility · MD

With only 40,000 miles, windshield is abnormally pitted and scratched. This causes increased glare from sunlight during daytime, or glare from oncoming headlights at night.

Filed Apr 28, 1998 · Lights · MO

Consumer replaced headlight cover four times. The headlight cover is made of glass, and has broken each time in the last 1 1/2 years.

Filed Nov 25, 1997 · Airbags, Seat belts · IL · crash

Driving at approximately 66 MPH coming to a toll booth had to slam brakes. Rearended vehicle in front. 6,000 dollars worth of damage in front. Had to replace bumper/raditor/headlight. Seat belts were worn at the time, air bag did not deploy. Mechanic does not why. This defect can result in injuries in case of an accident.

Filed Jan 13, 1997 · Electrical, Lights · CA

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.