Saab 9000 years to avoid
No model year of the Saab 9000 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Saab 9000 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Saab 9000 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Saab 9000 problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission25
- Brakes17
- Engine15
- Fuel system14
- Electrical13
- Seat belts9
- Airbags9
- Acceleration6
- Visibility4
- Tires3
- Seats3
- Lights3
Saab 9000 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | - | 1 | Suspension | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 6 | Acceleration | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | - | 10 | Engine | 55,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1995 | - | 8 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1994 | - | 14 | Airbags | 4 | 0 | ||
| 1993 | - | 29 | Transmission | 5 | 1 | ||
| 1992 | - | 19 | Transmission | 4 | 0 | ||
| 1991 | - | 8 | Fuel system | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1990 | - | 7 | Brakes | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 9
Questions about the Saab 9000
What years of the Saab 9000 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Saab 9000 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Saab 9000?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Saab 9000?
Transmission, with 25 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (17) and engine (15).
How many recalls does the Saab 9000 have?
9 recalls between 1990 and 1998. The 1993 model year has the most, with 5.
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