23 problems have been reported for the 1996 SAAB 9000. The following chart shows the 10 most common problems for 1996 SAAB 9000. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 6 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes, hydraulic (3 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Power Train | |
| Electrical System | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Seats | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Visibility | |
| Latches/locks/linkage |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 1996 SAAB 9000 in 1996.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
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| 2022 | |
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When making the decision between buying a new or used SAAB 9000, the following table can be used to compare the 1996 SAAB 9000 with the SAAB 9000 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 1996 9000 is 23 while the average number of problems reported for the 3 model years of the SAAB 9000 is 10.