Air Bag Related Problems of the 1998 SAAB 900

Table 1 shows three common air bag related problems of the 1998 SAAB 900. The number one most common problem is related to the side/window air bag (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag (two problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of SAAB 900

Problem Category Number of Problems
Side/window Air Bag problems
10
Front Air Bag problems
2
Air Bag problems
1

Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 1998 SAAB 900

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Car started and driven approx 50 yards and then came to traffic light and stopped. Driver noticed that the srs light on the display panel was illuminated at stop light. Passenger airbag deployed before car proceeded. Car driven to opposite side of street to park and assess situation.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag problem

Both airbags deployed for no apparent reason. The srs light illuminated followed by deployment of the passenger bag. The driver side bag deployed approximately 30 seconds after the passenger bag deployed.   Read details...

The Air Bag problem

: the contact stated while stopped at a traffic signal both the front air bags deployed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who determined the control module shorted causing the deployment. The dealer determined the control module, air bags, and seatbelts needed to be replaced.   Read details...


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