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#BS-1985-SAA900-29DF1985 Saab 900
Based on reports from 5 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 5 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 1 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported electrical system:wiring issues.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Electrical System:wiring (1 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
1985 Saab 900: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical System:wiring Issues
Electrical System:wiring complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1985 Saab 900, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues
Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1985 Saab 900, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash Issues
Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1985 Saab 900, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood Issues
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1985 Saab 900, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:wiring:front underhood-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
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Recall History (1 recall)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE FLEXIBLE FUEL HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN TURNED OUT OF ITS NORMAL POSITION AND HAVE A SHARP BEND OR TWIST NEAR ONE OF ITS FITTINGS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD LEAD TO HOSE RUPTURE, FUEL LEAKAGE, AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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1985 Saab 900 vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)
This vehicle
5
Class avg
11
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 5 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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