Does the 1979 Saab 99 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control. 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 1979 Saab 99 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 1979 Saab 99?

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

1979 Saab 99 recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1979 Saab 99. 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.

1979 Saab 99 recalls, newest first

September 14, 1979NHTSA 79V20600061,739 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: Under certain conditions such as ambient humidity and vehicle pre-conditioning by repeated cold start, and short trip driving cycles in combination with sub-zero temperatures, there exists the possibility for ice to form in the throttle housing and temporarily impede full closure of the throttle plate when the accelerator is released. This ice build-up in the throttle housing may cause hesitation in vehicle deceleration and increased stopping distances.
Remedy: The dealer will modify the engine intake system to further improve preheating of incoming air in cold weather. This will be done free of charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1979 Saab 99 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1979 Saab 99 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control. 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 1979 Saab 99 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 1979 Saab 99?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.