NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls covering the 1995 Saab 900. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.
Air BagsNov 2002 · NHTSA campaign 02V308000
On certain passenger vehicles, the air bag electronic control unit (ecu) is designed to sense and discriminate frontal impact events, command air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployments in a timely manner, and perform continuous diagnostics of the air bag system in the vehicle. Due to the possible insufficient sealing of the…
Risk: If this moisture comes into contact with the electrolyte from the capacitor, it forms a highly conductive material that could create an electrical short circuit. This electrical short could trigger the air bags and seat belt pretensioners.
Exterior LightingFeb 1998 · NHTSA campaign 98V038000
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."
Risk: If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may not be able to properly aim the headlights.
Vehicle Speed ControlMar 1997 · NHTSA campaign 97V046000
Corrosion around the zinc-coated throttle control lever bushing can cause the throttle lever to bind.
Risk: 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.
SteeringJan 1996 · NHTSA campaign 96V008000
The steering column shaft was incorrectly installed in the vehicle causing the column to be out of alignment.
Risk: If misaligned, an aluminum connecting piece can fail due to fatigue, resulting in a loss of steering control and an accident.
Electrical SystemMar 1995 · NHTSA campaign 95V066000
Upon startup, a voltage drop to the engine control module can cause a malfunction where engine speed fluctuates from 600 to 3,000 rpm for up to 30 seconds before normal engine idle of 900 rpm.
Risk: Unexpected movement of the vehicle may cause the driver to lose control and increase the potential of a vehicle accident.
Power TrainMar 1995 · NHTSA campaign 95V068000
It is possible to move the shift lever into the reverse gear position, remove the ignition key, and still have the transmission in neutral, or, to accidently disengage reverse by striking the gear lever.
Risk: If the parking brake is not applied, the car can roll from its original parked position increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
SeatsNov 1994 · NHTSA campaign 94V226000
One or more of the arc welds can be missing on the seat back frame recliner.
Risk: This can result in a seat back falling backwards under a load.