1993 Saab 9000 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 1993 Saab 9000, and owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 1993 Saab 9000
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Moisture can enter the air bag inflatable restraint electronic control module (ECM) and cause corrosion on portions of the ECM printer circuit boards.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the exterior of the ECM. If there is no indication of moisture, a cover will be installed over the ECM. If there is indication of moisture, the dealer will replace the ECM and install a cover over…
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Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module
Moisture can follow the electrical harness and enter the pressure switch connector causing corrosion and malfunction of the switch.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the electrical connections to the ABS pressure switch terminals for corrosion and install a shrink hose to the wiring harness to avoid moisture entering the connection. Pressure switches with…
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Cooling system (engine and engine cooling)
During low energy frontal impact collisions, the front crossmember can contact the metal tubing portion of the cooler hose assembly; and/or the hose assembly can break and leak oil onto the hot exhaust manifold or the turbocharger.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover which will protect the cooler and hoses from other structural components in low energy front impacts.
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Switch (exterior lighting)
A number of brake light switches have an oval-shaped piston which can get stuck under certain conditions. Other switches were mounted so that both locking tabs are not completely engaged in the mounting bracket. If one side is not engaged, the switch is misaligned with the pedal mechanism and can bind the piston movement, which can…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect brake light switches. For vehicles with the oval-shaped piston and for vehicles with misaligned brake light switches, the brake light switch will be replaced.
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Fuel system, gasoline
The fuel filler and tank ventilation hoses may develop cracks under the securing hose clamps, resulting in fuel leakage.
Remedy: The fuel filler and fuel ventilation hoses will be replaced with new hoses. The five securing hose clamps will be replaced by a new type with a shield that prevents damage to the hose when tightened.
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1993 Saab 9000 have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 67,646 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“We fixed the car the first time the fuel was leaking, and it was a big spray in the trunk, after that we had trouble with turning it on and it staying on. Now the car about november '05 it started sme”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 9, 2006 · Fuel system, gasoline
“While driving brake light and the ABS light came on. Vehicle lost braking operation. Vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The brake motor was replaced. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 5, 2004 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1993 Saab 9000. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–21 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–17 / 22–26 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Saab 9000 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Saab 9000 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 Saab 9000 | 2 | 3 |
| 1987 Saab 9000 | 1 | 5 |
| 1988 Saab 9000 | 3 | 12 |
| 1989 Saab 9000 | 3 | 14 |
| 1990 Saab 9000 | 1 | 7 |
| 1991 Saab 9000 | 1 | 8 |
| 1992 Saab 9000 | 4 | 19 |
| 1993 Saab 9000 | 5 | 29 |
| 1994 Saab 9000 | 4 | 14 |
| 1995 Saab 9000 | 0 | 8 |
| 1996 Saab 9000 | 0 | 10 |
| 1997 Saab 9000 | 1 | 6 |
| 1998 Saab 9000 | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1993 Saab 9000
How do I know if my 1993 Saab 9000 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 1993 Saab 9000; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Saab dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 94V029000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Saab models
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- 9-7X171 complaints
- 9-2X121 complaints
- 9-3 Convertible61 complaints
- 9551 complaints
- Aero15 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.