Electrical System Problems of SAAB 900

SAAB 900 owners have reported 21 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's ignition module (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical failure (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of SAAB 900

The Ignition Module problem

My 1998 SAAB 900 se turbo convertible has 62,000 miles on it, and yet I've just had to replace the direct ignition cassette which completely failed -- thankfully I was still in the driveway when it conked out, this is ridiculously early in the life of the car according to my SAAB specialist   Read details...

The Electrical Failure problem

On April 27, 2003, my SAAB 900 se had an electrical failure while driving within a minute had completely destroyed the car. The "check battery" light came on along with the hazard light. My wife was driving the car in heavy traffic and just escaped the vehicle when it was engulfed in   Read details...

The Underhood Wiring problem

Engine shut off while car was running three times. First two times car was idling, third time car was being driven at 60 mph. Engine shut off with no warning and would not restart. SAAB dealer claimed in the first two instances that this could not possibly happen with car running.   Read details...

The Battery Dead problem

Battery went dead. Nlm   Read details...

The Ignition problem

The contact owns a 1998 SAAB 900 se turbo. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle began stalling, spitting, and stuttering as if it needed gas. The vehicle then shut off and restart. The vehicle was diagnosed with direct ignition cassette failure and has remained parked ever since.   Read details...




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