1994 Saab 9000
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1994 Saab 9000 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 8 on record.
1994 Saab 9000 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1994 Saab 9000 recalls 4
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MOISTURE CAN ENTER THE AIR BAG INFLATABLE RESTRAINT ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) AND CAUSE CORROSION ON PORTIONS OF THE ECM PRINTER CIRCUIT BOARDS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE EXTERIOR OF THE ECM. IF THERE IS NO INDICATION OF MOISTURE, A COVER WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE ECM. IF THERE IS INDICATION OF MOISTURE, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ECM AND INSTALL A COVER OVER THE NEW ECM.
MOISTURE CAN FOLLOW THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS AND ENTER THE PRESSURE SWITCH CONNECTOR CAUSING CORROSION AND MALFUNCTION OF THE SWITCH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE ABS PRESSURE SWITCH TERMINALS FOR CORROSION AND INSTALL A SHRINK HOSE TO THE WIRING HARNESS TO AVOID MOISTURE ENTERING THE CONNECTION. PRESSURE SWITCHES WITH CORRODED CONNECTORS WILL BE REPLACED.
DURING LOW ENERGY FRONTAL IMPACT COLLISIONS, THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER CAN CONTACT THE METAL TUBING PORTION OF THE COOLER HOSE ASSEMBLY; AND/OR THE HOSE ASSEMBLY CAN BREAK AND LEAK OIL ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD OR THE TURBOCHARGER.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER WHICH WILL PROTECT THE COOLER AND HOSES FROM OTHER STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS IN LOW ENERGY FRONT IMPACTS.
ONE OF THE BULBS IN EACH OF THE BRAKE LIGHT LOWER OUTBOARD LAMP ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY WIRED, RESULTING IN IMPROPER TAIL LIGHT ILLUMINATION ON BRAKE APPLICATION. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Fix: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE BRAKE LIGHT OUTBOARD LAMP ASSEMBLIES TO MEET FMVSS REQUIREMENTS.
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.
1994 Saab 9000 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1994 Saab 9000 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1994 Saab 9000 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1994 Saab 9000 — ranges cover the 3 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
AUDIO SYSTEM FIRES Closed
SEE RESUME FOR DETAILS.
NHTSA #SQ98006 · Electrical System · opened Apr 1998 · closed May 1998An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 16
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 16.
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING THE WIRING HARNESS REPAIR KIT. *TT
Bulletin 3711703E4 · Electrical System · Sep 2001SERVICE INFORMATION ON WIRING HARNESS REPAIR KIT. *YC
Bulletin 3711703ED3 · Electrical System · Nov 1998BACKGROUD INFORMATION IN DIAGNOSING A DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINT OR THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP COMING ON. *YC
Bulletin 2482035 · Nov 1998INFORMATION ON REPLACEMENT OF POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE. *YC
Bulletin 97112498100 · Electrical System · May 1998TEMPERATURE SENDING UNITS FOR REPLACEMENT CYLINDER HEADS FOR VEHICLES WITH 4 CYLINDER ENGINE. *JD
Bulletin 211 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 1997NEW ESSENTIAL SPECIAL TOOL: TERMINAL REPAIR KIT. *JD
Bulletin 100 · Feb 1997CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TIGHTENING TORQUE. *JD
Bulletin 210 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 1997NEW METHOD OF PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT. *JD
Bulletin 471 · Power Train · Jan 1997ADJUSTMENT OF BEARING TENSION. *TW
Bulletin 01/970731 · Power Train · Jan 1997CORRECTING A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT THAT REVERSE GEAR LEVER IS DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE OR JUMPS OUT OF GEAR WHEN CAR IS DRIVEN IN REVERSE. *SD
Bulletin 11/950641 · Power Train · Nov 1995Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 9000. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 4
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1994 Saab 9000. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Seats And Restraints
On certain vehicles, moisture could enter the air bag electronic control module and cause corrosion on portions of the ECM printer circuit boards. This condition can, in extreme cases, create open connections in circuits controlling air bag deployment with the possibility of inadvertent air bag and/or pretensioner deployment. Correction: Dealers will inspect the electronic cont…
Transport Canada #1999114 · Jun 1999Brakes
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH "MkII" ABS BRAKING SYSTEM, MOISTURE MAY FOLLOW THE WIRING TO THE PRESSURE WARNING SWITCH ON THE ABS UNIT WHICH CAN CAUSE CORROSION TO BUILD UP ON THE CONNECTION TERMINAL. A MALFUNCTION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE. CORRECTION: IF THE SWITCH CONNECTION PINS ARE CORRODED, THE SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED. ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE SWITCH CONNECT…
Transport Canada #1995114 · Jun 1995Engine
A SLIGHTLY DOWNWARD LOW ENERGY IMPACT COULD RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE ENGINE OIL COOLER HOSE AND/OR HOUSING. LEAKING OIL FROM THE OIL COOLER CAN BE IGNITED BY A HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD OR TURBOCHARGER RESULTING IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. CORRECTION: A PROTECTIVE COVER WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE OIL COOLER.
Transport Canada #1994125 · Jul 1994Lights And Instruments
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 108 - Lighting Equipment. Faulty connection of brake lights.
Transport Canada #1994106 · Jun 1994Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Saab 9000
The Saab 9000 is an automobile produced by the Swedish company Saab from 1984 to 1998. Representing the company's foray into the executive car scene, it was developed as a result of the successes of the turbocharged 99 and 900 models. The 9000 remained in production until May 1998 and was replaced by the 9-5 in late 1997, although some final cars were produced into 1998. The Saab 9000 was only available with petrol engines, in two different 5-door hatchback designs or as a 4-door notchback.
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