Air Bag Problems of SAAB 900

SAAB 900 owners have reported 20 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's side/window air bag (11 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of SAAB 900


Recently reported Air Bag problems of 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 Air Bag problem

Passenger airbag deployed for no reason while driving car, no warning lights on dashboard, no impact, no precipitating event occured   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 Warning Light On problem

Air bag warning light comes on every 6 months. The dealer continues to replace the clock spring and within the next 6 months the warning light is back on again.   Read details...




Fuel Economy of 900 Vehicles
900 Service Bulletins
900 Safety Recalls
900 Defect Investigations