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Aug 4, 2014 Seat Belts 123,000 mi

I WENT TO PUT MY SEAT BELT ON AND IT CAUGHT ON SOMETHING AND WOULDN'T LET ME EXTRACT THE BELT FROM THE RETRACTOR. THIS VEHICLE REGISTRATION IS NOT-OPERATIVE. *TR

Aug 4, 2014 Seat Belts 123,000 mi

I WENT TO PUT MY SEAT BELT ON AND IT CAUGHT ON SOMETHING AND WOULDN'T LET ME EXTRACT THE BELT FROM THE RETRACTOR. THIS VEHICLE REGISTRATION IS NOT-OPERATIVE. *TR

Oct 15, 2012 Air Bags 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 SAAB 900. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED HAPHAZARDLY. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAUSED THE WINDSHIELD TO BECOME CRACKED AND THE CONTACT TO SUFFER MINOR HEARING LOST. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Oct 15, 2012 Air Bags 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 SAAB 900. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED HAPHAZARDLY. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAUSED THE WINDSHIELD TO BECOME CRACKED AND THE CONTACT TO SUFFER MINOR HEARING LOST. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THE VEHICLE WAS ...

May 24, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 107,000 mi

1997 SAAB 900 SE TURBO- DIRECT IGNITION CASSETTE FAILURE CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL IN MIDDLE OF ROAD. *TR

May 24, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 107,000 mi

1997 SAAB 900 SE TURBO- DIRECT IGNITION CASSETTE FAILURE CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL IN MIDDLE OF ROAD. *TR

Oct 1, 2008 Structure 120,000 mi

MY DRIVER SIDE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE, MASSACHUSETTS WILL NOT PASS IT DUE TO IT BEING A SAFETY HAZARD. WE TOOK THE DOOR APART FIXED THE DOOR AND THEN TESTED THE LOCKS TO MAKE SURE THEY STILL WORK. IT WAS THEN THAT THE DEADLOCK WAS ENGAGED. WE REALIZED THAT LAST NIGHT IF A CHILD WAS IN THE CAR TH...

Oct 1, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 120,000 mi

MY DRIVER SIDE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE, MASSACHUSETTS WILL NOT PASS IT DUE TO IT BEING A SAFETY HAZARD. WE TOOK THE DOOR APART FIXED THE DOOR AND THEN TESTED THE LOCKS TO MAKE SURE THEY STILL WORK. IT WAS THEN THAT THE DEADLOCK WAS ENGAGED. WE REALIZED THAT LAST NIGHT IF A CHILD WAS IN THE CAR TH...

Oct 1, 2008 Structure 120,000 mi

MY DRIVER SIDE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE, MASSACHUSETTS WILL NOT PASS IT DUE TO IT BEING A SAFETY HAZARD. WE TOOK THE DOOR APART FIXED THE DOOR AND THEN TESTED THE LOCKS TO MAKE SURE THEY STILL WORK. IT WAS THEN THAT THE DEADLOCK WAS ENGAGED. WE REALIZED THAT LAST NIGHT IF A CHILD WAS IN THE CAR TH...

Oct 1, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 120,000 mi

MY DRIVER SIDE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE, MASSACHUSETTS WILL NOT PASS IT DUE TO IT BEING A SAFETY HAZARD. WE TOOK THE DOOR APART FIXED THE DOOR AND THEN TESTED THE LOCKS TO MAKE SURE THEY STILL WORK. IT WAS THEN THAT THE DEADLOCK WAS ENGAGED. WE REALIZED THAT LAST NIGHT IF A CHILD WAS IN THE CAR TH...

Jul 17, 2006 Electrical System

FAILURE IN 1997 SAAB 900 SE OF DIRECT IGNITION CASSETTE. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR YEAR MODEL 2000-2002, BUT EARLIER MODEL YEARS FAIL TOO. *JB

Jul 17, 2006 Electrical System

FAILURE IN 1997 SAAB 900 SE OF DIRECT IGNITION CASSETTE. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR YEAR MODEL 2000-2002, BUT EARLIER MODEL YEARS FAIL TOO. *JB

Feb 5, 2006 Air Bags 59,000 mi

RE: SAAB 900 1997. UPON TURNING THE IGNITION KEY IN AN ATTEMPT TO START THE CAR THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND THE SEAT BELTS TENSIONED. THE WINDSHIELD WAS BROKEN AND THE RADIO POPPED OUT OF THE DASH. THIS IS EVENT IS VERY MUCH ALIKE TO DEFECTS DESCRIBED IN RECALLS OF SAAB 900 1995 AND 1998 MODEL YEARS...

Feb 5, 2006 Air Bags 59,000 mi

RE: SAAB 900 1997. UPON TURNING THE IGNITION KEY IN AN ATTEMPT TO START THE CAR THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND THE SEAT BELTS TENSIONED. THE WINDSHIELD WAS BROKEN AND THE RADIO POPPED OUT OF THE DASH. THIS IS EVENT IS VERY MUCH ALIKE TO DEFECTS DESCRIBED IN RECALLS OF SAAB 900 1995 AND 1998 MODEL YEARS...

Sep 9, 2005 Power Train 130,000 mi

THREE TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR, THE CLUTCH CABLE ON MY CAR HAS BROKEN. THANKFULLY, EACH TIME I WAS WITHIN FOUR MILES OF MY HOME. WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO SHIFT, I WAS REQUIRED TO ATTEMPT TO DRIVE HOME OR TO THE SERVICE STATION WITH NO STOPPING. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO BLOW THROUGH STOP SIGNS AND AVOID...

Sep 9, 2005 Power Train 130,000 mi

THREE TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR, THE CLUTCH CABLE ON MY CAR HAS BROKEN. THANKFULLY, EACH TIME I WAS WITHIN FOUR MILES OF MY HOME. WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO SHIFT, I WAS REQUIRED TO ATTEMPT TO DRIVE HOME OR TO THE SERVICE STATION WITH NO STOPPING. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO BLOW THROUGH STOP SIGNS AND AVOID...

May 27, 2005 Seat Belts 75,500 mi

DURING AN EXTREMELY HARD STOP AND SWERVE TO AVOID A VEHICLE PULLING OUT OF IT'S LANE, THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT POPPED OUT OF ITS HARNESS AND THE PASENGER WAS PROPELLED IN TO THE DASH.THE SEATBELT WAS PROPERLY SECURED, AND AFTERWARDS WE WERE UNABLE OT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BY PULLING HARD ON THE ...

May 27, 2005 Seat Belts 75,500 mi

DURING AN EXTREMELY HARD STOP AND SWERVE TO AVOID A VEHICLE PULLING OUT OF IT'S LANE, THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT POPPED OUT OF ITS HARNESS AND THE PASENGER WAS PROPELLED IN TO THE DASH.THE SEATBELT WAS PROPERLY SECURED, AND AFTERWARDS WE WERE UNABLE OT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BY PULLING HARD ON THE ...

Apr 20, 2005 Electrical System 75,000 mi

1997 SAAB 900 SE TURBO 2.0, CAR BEGAN TO STALL, AND WOULD ONLY RESTART ONCE BROUGHT TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THE KEYS REMOVED. STALLING CONTINUED RANDOMLY AT HIGH OR LOW SPEEDS. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN IT STALLED AT HIGH SPEEDS - THE POWER STEERING CUT OUT, POWER AND ABS BRAKES - IT WAS AS IF THE KEY H...

Apr 20, 2005 Steering 75,000 mi

1997 SAAB 900 SE TURBO 2.0, CAR BEGAN TO STALL, AND WOULD ONLY RESTART ONCE BROUGHT TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THE KEYS REMOVED. STALLING CONTINUED RANDOMLY AT HIGH OR LOW SPEEDS. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN IT STALLED AT HIGH SPEEDS - THE POWER STEERING CUT OUT, POWER AND ABS BRAKES - IT WAS AS IF THE KEY H...

Apr 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

1997 SAAB 900 SE TURBO 2.0, CAR BEGAN TO STALL, AND WOULD ONLY RESTART ONCE BROUGHT TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THE KEYS REMOVED. STALLING CONTINUED RANDOMLY AT HIGH OR LOW SPEEDS. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN IT STALLED AT HIGH SPEEDS - THE POWER STEERING CUT OUT, POWER AND ABS BRAKES - IT WAS AS IF THE KEY H...

Apr 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

1997 SAAB 900 SE TURBO 2.0, CAR BEGAN TO STALL, AND WOULD ONLY RESTART ONCE BROUGHT TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THE KEYS REMOVED. STALLING CONTINUED RANDOMLY AT HIGH OR LOW SPEEDS. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN IT STALLED AT HIGH SPEEDS - THE POWER STEERING CUT OUT, POWER AND ABS BRAKES - IT WAS AS IF THE KEY H...

Apr 20, 2005 Electrical System 75,000 mi

1997 SAAB 900 SE TURBO 2.0, CAR BEGAN TO STALL, AND WOULD ONLY RESTART ONCE BROUGHT TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THE KEYS REMOVED. STALLING CONTINUED RANDOMLY AT HIGH OR LOW SPEEDS. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN IT STALLED AT HIGH SPEEDS - THE POWER STEERING CUT OUT, POWER AND ABS BRAKES - IT WAS AS IF THE KEY H...

Apr 20, 2005 Steering 75,000 mi

1997 SAAB 900 SE TURBO 2.0, CAR BEGAN TO STALL, AND WOULD ONLY RESTART ONCE BROUGHT TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THE KEYS REMOVED. STALLING CONTINUED RANDOMLY AT HIGH OR LOW SPEEDS. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN IT STALLED AT HIGH SPEEDS - THE POWER STEERING CUT OUT, POWER AND ABS BRAKES - IT WAS AS IF THE KEY H...

Apr 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

1997 SAAB 900 SE TURBO 2.0, CAR BEGAN TO STALL, AND WOULD ONLY RESTART ONCE BROUGHT TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THE KEYS REMOVED. STALLING CONTINUED RANDOMLY AT HIGH OR LOW SPEEDS. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN IT STALLED AT HIGH SPEEDS - THE POWER STEERING CUT OUT, POWER AND ABS BRAKES - IT WAS AS IF THE KEY H...

Apr 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

1997 SAAB 900 SE TURBO 2.0, CAR BEGAN TO STALL, AND WOULD ONLY RESTART ONCE BROUGHT TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THE KEYS REMOVED. STALLING CONTINUED RANDOMLY AT HIGH OR LOW SPEEDS. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN IT STALLED AT HIGH SPEEDS - THE POWER STEERING CUT OUT, POWER AND ABS BRAKES - IT WAS AS IF THE KEY H...

Sep 17, 2004 Power Train 124,719 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1997 SAAB 900S CONVERTIBLE - THE CLUTCH CABLE HAS BROKEN 3 TIMES IN 3 YEARS. EACH TIME, I HAVE BEEN ON THE ROAD ONLY TO HAVE THE CABLE SNAP AND THE CLUTCH GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. ON SEPT 8, 2004 - THE CABLE BROKE FOR THE 3RD TIME - MY 5 YEAR OLD AND I WERE ON THE H...

Sep 17, 2004 Power Train 124,719 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1997 SAAB 900S CONVERTIBLE - THE CLUTCH CABLE HAS BROKEN 3 TIMES IN 3 YEARS. EACH TIME, I HAVE BEEN ON THE ROAD ONLY TO HAVE THE CABLE SNAP AND THE CLUTCH GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. ON SEPT 8, 2004 - THE CABLE BROKE FOR THE 3RD TIME - MY 5 YEAR OLD AND I WERE ON THE H...

Mar 11, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 129,027 mi

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN THE THROTTLE BECAME STUCK. *PH WHILE LOOKING AT THE NHTSA WEBSITE, THE CONSUMER SAW THAT THE PROBLEM HE EXPERIENCED WAS THE SUBJECT OF A RECALL (97V-046000). IT APPEARED THAT THE RECALL WAS NOT DONE ON THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE PRIOR TO HIM PURCHASING IT. THE D...

Mar 11, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 129,027 mi

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN THE THROTTLE BECAME STUCK. *PH WHILE LOOKING AT THE NHTSA WEBSITE, THE CONSUMER SAW THAT THE PROBLEM HE EXPERIENCED WAS THE SUBJECT OF A RECALL (97V-046000). IT APPEARED THAT THE RECALL WAS NOT DONE ON THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE PRIOR TO HIM PURCHASING IT. THE D...

Dec 12, 2003 Power Train 111,000 mi

INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED TRANSMISSION CABLE TWICE IN ONE WEEK. *AK

Dec 12, 2003 Power Train 111,000 mi

INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED TRANSMISSION CABLE TWICE IN ONE WEEK. *AK

Jan 13, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE. WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED, WHEN THE CONSUMER STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT DID NOT WORK. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND HAS NOT SEEN THE VEHICLE. PH

Jan 13, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE. WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED, WHEN THE CONSUMER STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT DID NOT WORK. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND HAS NOT SEEN THE VEHICLE. PH

Nov 7, 2002 Exterior Lighting

MY CONCERN IS NOT ABOUT MY CAR. MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE TYPE OF BRIGHT BLUE/WHITE HEADLAMPS (HALOGEN?) THAT I SEE WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY. I DO A LOT OF HIGHWAY DRIVING, AND WHETHER IN THE CITY OR IN LESS WELL LIT AREAS. WHEN A CAR WITH THESE HEADLIGHTS APPROACHES ME THE EFFECT IS LIKE HAVING ...

Nov 7, 2002 Exterior Lighting

MY CONCERN IS NOT ABOUT MY CAR. MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE TYPE OF BRIGHT BLUE/WHITE HEADLAMPS (HALOGEN?) THAT I SEE WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY. I DO A LOT OF HIGHWAY DRIVING, AND WHETHER IN THE CITY OR IN LESS WELL LIT AREAS. WHEN A CAR WITH THESE HEADLIGHTS APPROACHES ME THE EFFECT IS LIKE HAVING ...

Dec 27, 2001 Structure

BOTH SUNVISORS BROKE WIHTIN THREE MONTHS. PLASTIC ATTACHMENT FAILED. SAFETY HAZARD FOR DRIVER WITH SUN AT LOW ANGLE AT THIS TIME OF YEAR. MANUFACTURER HAD NO EXPLANATION FOR FAILURE.*AK

Dec 27, 2001 Structure

BOTH SUNVISORS BROKE WIHTIN THREE MONTHS. PLASTIC ATTACHMENT FAILED. SAFETY HAZARD FOR DRIVER WITH SUN AT LOW ANGLE AT THIS TIME OF YEAR. MANUFACTURER HAD NO EXPLANATION FOR FAILURE.*AK

Nov 20, 2000 Seats

VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER SINCE OCTOBER WAITING FOR A PART TO COME IN TO FIX POWER ADJUSTING SEAT. DEALER SAID THERE WAS A NATIONWIDE NEED FOR THE PART. ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER WAS RETOOLING THE PART TO SUPPLY SAAB MANUFACTURER. ELECTRIC MOTOR ON BOTH SIDES MALFUNCTIONED. CABLES MALFUNCTIONED...

Nov 20, 2000 Seats

VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER SINCE OCTOBER WAITING FOR A PART TO COME IN TO FIX POWER ADJUSTING SEAT. DEALER SAID THERE WAS A NATIONWIDE NEED FOR THE PART. ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER WAS RETOOLING THE PART TO SUPPLY SAAB MANUFACTURER. ELECTRIC MOTOR ON BOTH SIDES MALFUNCTIONED. CABLES MALFUNCTIONED...

May 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 18, 1999 Suspension

CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE RIMS FIVE TIMES. WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE GOES TO THE RIGHT AND TO THE LEFT. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 18, 1999 Wheels

CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE RIMS FIVE TIMES. WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE GOES TO THE RIGHT AND TO THE LEFT. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 18, 1999 Suspension

CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE RIMS FIVE TIMES. WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE GOES TO THE RIGHT AND TO THE LEFT. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 18, 1999 Wheels

CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE RIMS FIVE TIMES. WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE GOES TO THE RIGHT AND TO THE LEFT. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 9, 1999 Visibility

WITH ONLY 40,000 MILES, WINDSHIELD IS ABNORMALLY PITTED AND SCRATCHED. THIS CAUSES INCREASED GLARE FROM SUNLIGHT DURING DAYTIME, OR GLARE FROM ONCOMING HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT. *AK

Feb 9, 1999 Visibility

WITH ONLY 40,000 MILES, WINDSHIELD IS ABNORMALLY PITTED AND SCRATCHED. THIS CAUSES INCREASED GLARE FROM SUNLIGHT DURING DAYTIME, OR GLARE FROM ONCOMING HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT. *AK

Feb 1, 1999 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT RELAY KEEPS FALLING OUT CAUSING SEAT TO NOT MOVE. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

CD PLAYER FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT RELAY KEEPS FALLING OUT CAUSING SEAT TO NOT MOVE. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

CD PLAYER FAILED. *YC

Oct 20, 1998 Wheels

DEFECTIVE ALUMINUM WHEELS FAILED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THEY BENT FROM THESE CONDITION. THE DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED AND SAID THAT THIS IS COMMON IN THESE WHEELS. *AK

Oct 20, 1998 Wheels

DEFECTIVE ALUMINUM WHEELS FAILED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THEY BENT FROM THESE CONDITION. THE DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED AND SAID THAT THIS IS COMMON IN THESE WHEELS. *AK