Model year guide

1981 Saab 900

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1981 Saab 900 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1981 Saab 900 — representative photo
Representative photo

1981 Saab 900 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints1

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1981 Saab 900 recalls 2

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #84V019000 · 29/02/1984

POOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AT THE FUEL GAUGE TRANSMITTER MAY RESULT IN A STOPPAGE OF THE FUEL PUMP AND ENGINE STALLING. IN EXTREME CASES, FUEL VAPOR MAY LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK.

Fix: THE FUEL GAUGE TRANSMITTER WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF DAMAGED.

Seat Belts:front NHTSA Campaign #81V147000 · 08/12/1981

THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT PERMANENT LUBRICATION IN THE BUCKLE/RELEASE MECHANISM OF THE TYPE 2 SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. THIS MAY CAUSE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS TO HAVE DIFFICULTY IN FULLY FASTENING SEAT BELTS, ALTHOUGH THEY MAY SEEM TO BE FULLY FASTENED.

Fix: A SPECIAL WAX LUBRICANT WILL BE SPRAYED INTO THE BUCKLE RECEPTACLE SLOT TO REMEDY DEFECT AND PREVENT REOCCURANCE. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1981 Saab 900 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

1981 Saab 900 vehicles on record

1981 Saab 900 1981 Saab 900YS3AT34S8B1022262

Other Saab 900 model years

2001 1998 1997 1996 1995 1992 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982

1981 Saab 900 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1981 Saab 900 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1981 Saab 900. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 1981 Saab 900?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine and engine cooling.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.