Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 1995. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 1993.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 900 | 24 | 3 |
| 1997 900 | 21 | 3 |
| 1996 900 | 48 | 3 |
| 1995 900Most complaints | 100 | 7 |
| 1994 900 | 44 | 8 |
| 1993 900 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 900 | 21 | 0 |
| 1991 900 | 13 | 0 |
| 1990 900 | 19 | 0 |
| 1989 900 | 22 | 2 |
| 1988 900 | 13 | 2 |
| 1987 | 4 | 2 |
| 1986 900 | 9 | 2 |
| 1985 900 | 5 | 1 |
| 1984 900 | 2 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 2 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system68
- Engine and engine cooling63
- Power train58
- Air bags41
- Service brakes, hydraulic35
- Vehicle speed control26
- Suspension22
- Visibility21
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 4 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 11.1–11.8 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 900 · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 12.7 | 9.3 | 11.1 |
| 1997 | 900 · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 13.4 | 8.9 | 11.4 |
| 1996 | 900 S Turbo · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 13.7 | 9.4 | 11.8 |
| 1995 | 900 S · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 13.1 | 8.9 | 11.2 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
178 900 cars are on the New Zealand register; 72% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 | 16 | 1 | 12 |
| 1994 | 14 | 6 | 7 |
| 1993 | 16 | 8 | 6 |
| 1992 | 44 | 6 | 34 |
| 1991 | 11 | 1 | 8 |
| 1990 | 16 | 2 | 14 |
| 1989 | 19 | 1 | 16 |
| 1988 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1987 | 12 | 2 | 7 |
| 1986 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1985 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
4,472 900 cars are on Dutch roads; 56% arrived later as imports. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 93 | — |
| 1997 | 279 | — |
| 1996 | 265 | — |
| 1995 | 274 | — |
| 1994 | 198 | — |
| 1993 | 619 | €67,482 |
| 1992 | 788 | — |
| 1991 | 422 | — |
| 1990 | 227 | — |
| 1989 | 192 | — |
| 1988 | 190 | — |
| 1987 | 233 | — |
| 1986 | 150 | — |
| 1985 | 146 | — |
| 1984 | 154 | — |
| 1983 | 93 | — |
| 1982 | 67 | — |
| 1981 | 28 | — |
| 1980 | 26 | — |
| 1979 | 28 | — |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
1,388 900 cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 100% petrol, 0% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 29 | 269,000 km |
| 1997 | 157 | 256,000 km |
| 1996 | 80 | 266,000 km |
| 1995 | 62 | 261,000 km |
| 1994 | 48 | 231,000 km |
| 1993 | 70 | 271,000 km |
| 1992 | 157 | 283,000 km |
| 1991 | 108 | 273,000 km |
| 1990 | 141 | 268,000 km |
| 1989 | 180 | 239,000 km |
| 1988 | 116 | 234,000 km |
| 1987 | 93 | 254,000 km |
| 1986 | 50 | 252,000 km |
| 1985 | 29 | 229,000 km |
| 1984 | 32 | 261,000 km |
| 1983 | 17 | 223,000 km |
| 1982 | 9 | 186,000 km |
| 1981 | 5 | — |
| 1980 | 5 | 232,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
In the United Kingdom
1,579 900 cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 53 | 199 |
| 1997 | 182 | 632 |
| 1996 | 78 | 380 |
| 1995 | 51 | 242 |
| 1994 | 33 | 127 |
| 1993 | 286 | 425 |
| 1992 | 234 | 471 |
| 1991 | 176 | 385 |
| 1990 | 181 | 460 |
| 1989 | 78 | 283 |
| 1988 | 55 | 229 |
| 1987 | 39 | 177 |
| 1986 | 21 | 107 |
| 1985 | 25 | 113 |
| 1984 | 33 | 68 |
| 1983 | 23 | 45 |
| 1982 | 10 | 22 |
| 1981 | 8 | 10 |
| 1980 | 7 | 6 |
| 1979 | 6 | 11 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
2,105 900 cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 63% passed first time, against 68% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 106 | 53% |
| 1997 | 327 | 61% |
| 1996 | 181 | 62% |
| 1993 | 425 | 62% |
| 1992 | 389 | 65% |
| 1991 | 251 | 67% |
| 1990 | 285 | 65% |
| 1989 | 141 | 67% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | 900 | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 17.5% | 16.3% |
| Brakes | 13.4% | 10.9% |
| Suspension | 10.1% | 9.9% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| Visibility | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| Tyres | 3.9% | 2.8% |
| Steering | 3.9% | 3.7% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
4 new Saab 900 cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2011, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2011 the largest markets were Slovakia (1), United Kingdom (1), Spain (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | — |
| 2010 | 1 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Recalls
25 campaigns cover the 900; the latest 12 are below.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IS DESIGNED TO SENSE AND DISCRIMINATE FRONTAL IMPACT EVENTS, COMMAND AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER DEPLOYMENTS IN A TIMELY MANNER, AND PERFORM CONTINUOUS DIAGNOSTICS OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE. DUE TO THE POSSIBLE INSUFFICIENT SEALING OF THE BOTTOM OF AN ELECTROLYTE CAPACITOR, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR IT TO LEAK ELECTROLYTE WITHIN THE AIR BAG ECU. ALSO, IN HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENTS, THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER CAN CAUSE RAPID COOLING OF THE ECU, WHICH IN TURN MAY CAUSE THE FORMATION OF CONDENSATION WITH THE UNIT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. STATIC ELECTRICITY CAN BUILD UP WITHIN THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE AND CREATE ENOUGH OF A CHARGE TO CAUSE AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. MOST OF THESE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENTS HAVE OCCURRED IN COOLER, DRY WEATHER, AND HAVE GENERALLY INCLUDED DUSTING OR WIPING OF THE DASHBOARD, STARTING THE CAR, OR CLOSING THE DOOR.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG ALERT LABEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPERLY AIMING THE HEADLIGHTING SYSTEM WERE OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND.
DURING STATIC TESTING OF BELT ANCHORAGE POINTS, THE OUTBOARD ATTACHMENT PLATE BEING USED IN THE TESTING DEFORMED AND DETACHED FROM THE SEAT ANCHORAGE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES" AND NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE COLUMN TO BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
IT IS POSSIBLE TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER INTO THE REVERSE GEAR POSITION, REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, AND STILL HAVE THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL, OR, TO ACCIDENTLY DISENGAGE REVERSE BY STRIKING THE GEAR LEVER.
UPON STARTUP, A VOLTAGE DROP TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE A MALFUNCTION WHERE ENGINE SPEED FLUCTUATES FROM 600 TO 3,000 RPM FOR UP TO 30 SECONDS BEFORE NORMAL ENGINE IDLE OF 900 RPM.
ONE OR MORE OF THE ARC WELDS CAN BE MISSING ON THE SEAT BACK FRAME RECLINER.
THE TWO WELD POINTS IN THE REARWARD ATTACHMENT BRACKET FOR THE SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION BEAM IN THE REAR DOOR MAY BE OUT OF POSITION. IF THE WELDS ARE OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLES WILL NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 214, S5, "SIDE DOOR STRENGTH."
TWO TRIGGER SPRINGS MOUNTED TO THE FORE/AFT ADJUSTMENT LEVER DO NOT DEVELOP SUFFICIENT FORCE TO PROPERLY LOCK THE SEAT RAILS. AFTER THE SEAT IS ADJUSTED, THIS DOES NOT ALLOW THE SEAT RAIL LOCK TO PROPERLY ENGAGE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE SEAT TO MOVE IN A SUDDEN STOP OR COLLISION.
NHTSA recalls