Seat Belt Problems of SAAB 9000

SAAB 9000 owners have reported 2 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt buckle assembly (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt anchorage (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of SAAB 9000


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of SAAB 9000

The Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

The rear center seat belt buckle came apart. It is held on to the belt by a lead pin. That pin came loose. The belt is no longer useable. It has to be replaced. A child was strapped in at the time and the car was in motion. The seat belt and latch will require replacement.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

I reported this to you three weeks ago. . . Still don't see it in the complaints summary. However, since my report, SAAB USA tells me that this problem, front seat backs that have over 2 cm of free-play front to rear in them is common throughout their SAAB 9000 fleet.   Read details...




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