Saab Buyers Guide
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Crash Test Data for 1998 Saab
| Saab Vehicle | Front Star Rating | Side Star Rating | Rollover Resistance Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | Passenger | Front Seat | Rear Seat | ||
| 1998 900 |  | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
Service Bulletins for 1998 Saab
| 1998 SAAB 900 | |
|---|---|
| Bulletin Number: 16NA260 | |
| THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR | |
| Bulletin Number: 3512028 | |
| CONCERNS WITH LOOSE SEAL AROUND FRONT DIRECTION INDICTORS. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 3512028 | |
| SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE SEAL AROUND THE FRONT DIRECTION INDICATORS / LIGHT CLUSTER CAN COME LOOSE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 3632027 | |
| CONCERNS WITH NUTS ON REAR WINDOW AND WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS COME LOOSE. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 3719008ED2 | |
| INFORMATION ON DELETING DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS AT CUSTOMER' REQUEST. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 3719008ED2 | |
| INFORMATION ON DELETING DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS AT CUSTOMER' REQUEST. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 3811932 | |
| INFORMATION ON ADDRESSING CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF LOW OIL LEVEL. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 3832062 | |
| SERVICE INFORMATION DESCRIBING FAULT DIAGNOSIS OF REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTION FOR ANIT-THEFT ALARM. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 3911902 | |
| A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING BATTERY, DISCHARGING THROUGH LIGHT SWITCH IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 3911902 | |
| CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF BATTERY, DISCHARGING THROUGH LIGHT SWITCH IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 440 | |
| REMANUFACTURED AISIN AW TRANSMISSION, NO REVERSE AND / OR ERRATIC SHIFTS. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 641 | |
| COMPLAINTS REGARDING NOISY OR HARD TO OPERATE TELESCOPIC STEERING ACTION. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 8111859 | |
| COMPLAINTS OF WEAR MARKS ON SOFT-TOP CLOTH. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 8111859 | |
| CONCERNS WITH WEAR MARKS ON SOFT-TOP CLOTH. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8111951 | |
| HEADLINING FASTENS TO THE FRONT SIDE RAILS. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 8111984 | |
| INFORMATION ON REPLACING CONNECTING TAB ON ELECTRICALLY HEATED REAR WINDOW. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8111988 | |
| ON SOME VEHICLES, THE SOFT TOP (TONNEAU) COVER LATCHES MAY NOT OPEN FULLY OR FAST ENOUGH WHEN THE SOFT TOP COVER IS BEING OPENED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8112099 | |
| CONCERNS WITH CRACKS IN SOFT TOP COVER FOIL STRIP. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8112119 | |
| SOME CONVERTIBLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES MAY EXHIBIT A TWISTED SEAT BELT(S) IN THE STRAP GUIDE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8112156 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT IRRITATING ROAD AND WIND NOISE PENETRATING INTO THE CABIN THROUGH THE COVER AT THE TOP OF THE B-PILLAR. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 831 | |
| NOTIFICATION TO STOP PERFORMING PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN SI-831-1823 TO ADDRESS A COMPLAINT OF REAR DOORS DUFFICULT TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE ON MODELS UP TO W2019950. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 850 | |
| SRS (AIRBAG) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES MISSING FROM WORKSHOP INFORMATION. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 850 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF SRS WIRING HARNESS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8502005 | |
| RECALL CAMPAIGN INFORMATION ON AFFIXING AIRBAG LABEL. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8521878 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT SEAT BACKREST DIFFICULT TO TIP FORWARD. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 8542143 | |
| ADDRESSING CONCERNS WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF NOISES HEARD FROM THE A/C SYSTEM. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 870 | |
| DIAGNOSING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS THAT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE ANTI-FROST SWITCH ON VEHICLES WITH VIN T2037750 AND T7010027. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 98071011938 | |
| SERVICE INFORMATION CONTAINS THE ESSENTIAL SPECIAL TOOLS. | |
| Bulletin Number: 980728870 | |
| ADDRESSING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF NOISY A/C. *YC | |
| 1998 SAAB 9000 | |
| Bulletin Number: 200 | |
| TECHNICAL SERVICE BROADCAST ON SETTING DTC P0300 ON SOME MODELS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 2482035 | |
| BACKGROUD INFORMATION IN DIAGNOSING A DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINT OR THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP COMING ON. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 4711936 | |
| VEHICLES SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 8011939 | |
| CONDITION WITH HOOD ( BONNET ) WILL NOT OPEN. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 8121983 | |
| CONDITIONS WITH FRONT ROOF CONSOLE RATTLING ON CARS WITH SUNROOF. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 8502006 | |
| RECALL CAMPAIGN INFORMATION ON AFFIXING AIRBAG LABEL. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8521864 | |
| EXPERIENCING A RATTLE / PLAY NOISE FROM THE ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS. *YC | |
| 1998 SAAB 9-3 | |
| Bulletin Number: 2912494 | |
| REDUCED PERFORMANCE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES FOR THE TURBO CONTROL VALVE. *EH | |
| Bulletin Number: 3632027 | |
| CONCERNS WITH NUTS ON REAR WINDOW AND WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS COME LOOSE. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 5222043 | |
| INFORMATION REGARDING PROPER BRAKE FLUID CAP FIT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8112295 | |
| SOME CONVERTIBLE MODELS UP TO AND INCLUDING VIN 17004113 MAY EXHIBIT A SOFT TOP THAT MAY STOP HALFWAY DURING CLOSING OR OPENING AND THE SID UNIT SHOWS A CHECK SOFT TOP MESSAGE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 8502000 | |
| RECALL CAMPAIGN INFORMATION ON AFFIXING AIRBG LABEL. *TT | |
| 1998 SAAB 9-5 | |
| Bulletin Number: 041498 | |
| E-MAIL INFORMATION ON PRODUCT NEWS AND 1999 WARRANTY & SERVICE RECORD BOOKLETS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 2102486 | |
| NEW ROUTING OF BELT CIRCUIT. *EH | |
| Bulletin Number: 2102554 | |
| NOISE FROM THE TIMING CHAIN AND OIL SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE. *KB | |
| Bulletin Number: 2912494 | |
| REDUCED PERFORMANCE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES FOR THE TURBO CONTROL VALVE. *EH | |
| Bulletin Number: 5001793 | |
| COMPLAINT OF BRAKE PADS JUDDER. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 801 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DAMAGE TO THE FRONT TIE-DOWNS IN THE SUBFRAME RAILS IF SHIPPED INCORRECTLY. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 83698 | |
| TECHNICAL SERVICE BROADCAST ON INOPERATIVE DOOR LOCKS AND REMOTES. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 8431953 | |
| PROCEDURES ON PREVENTING JUDDERING OF SIDE WINDOWS ( UNSMOOTH OPERATION ) FOR VEHICLES UP TO AND INCLUDING VIN X3001194 AND W3075121. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 8502001 | |
| RECALL CAMPAIGN INFORMATION ON AFFIXING AIRBAG LABEL. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 9802589 | |
| ALTERNATIVE TOWBAR INSTALLATION . *TT | |
Recalls for 1998 Saab
| 1998 SAAB 900 | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Manufacturer: | SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Manufacture Dates: | 07/17/1997 - 12/21/1997 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 12036 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. STATIC ELECTRICITY CAN BUILD UP WITHIN THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE AND CREATE ENOUGH OF A CHARGE TO CAUSE AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. MOST OF THESE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENTS HAVE OCCURRED IN COOLER, DRY WEATHER, AND HAVE GENERALLY INCLUDED DUSTING OR WIPING OF THE DASHBOARD, STARTING THE CAR, OR CLOSING THE DOOR. Consequence:UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY. Action:DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE GROUNDING STRAP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 24, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007. | |
| 1998 SAAB 900 | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Manufacturer: | SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Manufacture Dates: | 02/25/1997 - 12/21/1997 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 39313 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG ALERT LABEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." Consequence:THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT MAY NOT PROPERLY UNDERSTAND THE OPERATION OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND THE NEED TO USE SEAT BELTS. Action:OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ALERT LABEL TO BE INSTALLED ON THE VISIBLE SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SUN VISOR. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. | |
| 1998 SAAB 900 | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Manufacturer: | SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Manufacture Dates: | 09/06/1993 - 12/21/1997 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 92505 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPERLY AIMING THE HEADLIGHTING SYSTEM WERE OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." Consequence:IF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE REPLACED, CUSTOMERS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY AIM THE HEADLIGHTS. Action:OWNERS WILL BE SENT AIMING INSTRUCTIONS, AND DIRECTIONS FOR AFFIXING THESE INSERTS TO THE OWNER GUIDES. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, A DEALER CAN AFFIX THE INSERTS IN THEIR OWNER GUIDE FOR THEM. | |
| 1998 SAAB 9000 | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Manufacturer: | SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Manufacture Dates: | 02/25/1997 - 01/09/1998 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 39313 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG ALERT LABEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." Consequence:THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT MAY NOT PROPERLY UNDERSTAND THE OPERATION OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND THE NEED TO USE SEAT BELTS. Action:OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ALERT LABEL TO BE INSTALLED ON THE VISIBLE SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SUN VISOR. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. | |
