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#BS-1979-SAA900-29DF1979 Saab 900
Based on reports from 2 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 2 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported suspension:front:control arm:lower arm issues.
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Top cost driver: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm (1 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
1979 Saab 900: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm Issues
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 1979 Saab 900, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
Seat Belts:front:retractor Issues
Seat Belts:front:retractor complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 1979 Saab 900, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:retractor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
THE HEADLAMP RELAY MAY FAIL IN SUCH A WAY AS TO CAUSE THE HEADLAMPS TO FAIL TO SWITCH FROM LOW TO HIGH BEAM (OR VICE VERSA) WHEN THE CONTROL SWITCH IS OPERATED. ALSO, THE HEADLAMPS MAY SHUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY OR COMPLETELY.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
THE INSULATION OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY POSSIBLY MELT OR BECOME BRITTLE DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES WHICH MAY BE GENERATED IN THE VICINITY OF THE CABLE.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A PROBLEM RELATING TO THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE BRACKET ATTACHMENT COULD CAUSE LEAKING OF TRANSMISSION OIL. TRANSMISSION COULD LOCK UP DUE TO LACK OF PROPER OIL LUBRICATION.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
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