Three problems related to manual transmission have been reported for the 1996 SAAB 900. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Will not shift into first, fifth, or reverse. Key cannot be removed since it will not shift into reverse. SAAB has refused to pay for repair.
SAAB cars USA refuses to pay for a manufacturer defect. I have had the clutch plate examined by specialists and they all think this is an obvious manufacturer defect. Most experts have never seen a clutch plate split in half like this. The debris from the clutch disintegrating blew into the transmission housing causing a hole. The extended warranty company refuses to pay for the transmission because it was caused by the clutch exploding. I sent photos to SAAB and three separate letters requesting they fix this problem to no avail. I have all the documentation to support these facts.
Reoccuring gear shifting problems causing shifter bushings and motor mount housing to be worn.