Does the 1996 Saab 900 have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1996 Saab 900 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Saab dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Saab 900?

48 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1996 Saab 900 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1996 Saab 900. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Saab been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Saab dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1996 Saab 900 recalls, newest first

February 24, 1998NHTSA 98V03800092,505 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights

Summary: 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."
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 21, 1997NHTSA 97V04600052,500 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: Corrosion around the zinc-coated throttle control lever bushing can cause the throttle lever to bind.
Consequence: This binding can result in the throttle plate not returning to the closed position when the throttle pedal is released and a subsequent loss of throttle control.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the zinc-coated throttle control lever bushing with a nickel-coated bushing and bolt.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 3, 1996NHTSA 96V0770001,058 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Summary: During static testing of belt anchorage points, the outboard attachment plate being used in the testing deformed and detached from the seat anchorage. This does not comply with FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies" and no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: the belt may not latch properly increasing the risk of injury to an occupant should a vehicle crash occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the safety belt assemblies for the date of manufacture. Any assembly with date year 96 week 10 day 2 will be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 48 complaints about the 1996 Saab 900 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Fuel system6
Power train › Manual transmission5
Air bags4
Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery4
Gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly4

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Questions

Does the 1996 Saab 900 have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1996 Saab 900 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Saab dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Saab 900?: 48 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.