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 1999 Saab 9-5 4dr Wgn 3.0L

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MSRP: $36,900
Invoice: $34,317

Gas Mileage:
CTY: N/A    HWY: N/A    CMB: N/A
Engine/Fuel: Gas V6 /3.0L/180
Transmission: Automatic,
Door/Body Style: /4 Door Wagon
Drive Type:

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  • General
  • MSRP: $36,900
  • Invoice Price: $34,317
  • Destination Charge: $0
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  • Engines & Emissions
  • 3.0L DOHC EFI 24-valve turbocharged V6 engine
  • Engine
  • Type of Engine: Gas V6
  • Displacement (CC): 3.0L/180
  • Fuel System: Turbo Charged SFI
  • Horsepower @ RPM: 200 @ 5000
  • Torque @ RPM: 229 @ 2500

Dimensions

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  • Exterior Dimensions
  • Interior Dimensions
  • Seating capacity - Standard: 5

Features

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  • Exterior
    • Aerodynamic headlamps w/flush lenses, halogen headlamp bulbs, auto shutoff
    • Daytime running lights
    • Daytime running lights
    • Delay feature for interior courtesy light & headlamps
    • Front/rear fog lamps
    • Interior courtesy light
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
    • Automatic climate control system w/separate driver/passenger heating controls
    • Rear window defroster
  • Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
    • AM/FM sound system w/cassette, compact disc player, 200-watt amplifier, 9-speakers, antenna amplifier, steering wheel radio controls
    • Prewiring for trunk-mounted 6-disc compact disc changer & hands free mobile telephone
    • Rear window-mounted dual antenna system
  • Instrumentation
    • Instrumentation-inc: analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel/temp gauges, digital odometer/trip odometer
    • "Night panel" dashboard feature
    • Walnut instrument panel
    • Warning lights-inc: open door/trunk, lamp failure, low fluids
  • Wheels & Tires
    • 16" x 6.5" 5-spoke light alloy wheels
    • 215/55R16 all-season SBR tires
    • Front wheel drive
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
    • Double, dividable sun visors w/dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
    • Electrically adjustable/heated rearview mirrors
    • Electrically tilt/slide tinted glass sunroof w/interior sunshade
    • Front/rear side window demisters
    • Headlamp wiper/washer system
    • Pwr windows
    • Windshield wiper/washer system w/interval wipe feature

Safety Features

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  • Safety Features
  • 3-point safety belts at all seating positions
  • 5-MPH bumpers
  • Automatic front safety belt pretensioners
  • Childproof rear door locks
  • Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system
  • Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags
  • Front/rear outboard head restraints w/rear center head restraint provision
  • Passenger assist handles for all outboard seating positions
  • Saab active head restraints (SAHR) for front seats
  • Semi-automatic front/rear outboard safety belt height adjusters
  • Side impact protection system
  • Anti-Theft
  • Anti-theft alarm system w/engine immobilizing
  • Braking & Traction
  • 4-wheel anti-lock brake system
  • 4-wheel anti-lock brake system
  • Electronic traction control system
  • Pwr-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes (front ventilated)

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    Service Bulletins for 1999 Saab

    1999 SAAB 900
    Bulletin Number: 3632027
    CONCERNS WITH NUTS ON REAR WINDOW AND WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS COME LOOSE. *YC
    1999 SAAB 9-3
    Bulletin Number: 041498
    E-MAIL INFORMATION ON PRODUCT NEWS AND 1999 WARRANTY & SERVICE RECORD BOOKLETS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 100
    SUBJECT REGARDING A VOLUNTARY SAFETY-RELATED RECALL CAMPAIGN AFFECTING EARLY CONVERTIBLE AND 3-DOOR CARS WITH MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 161
    CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF NOISE / SQUEAK FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *TT
    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: 200
    INCORRECT ENGINE BEARING CAP TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 2102554
    NOISE FROM THE TIMING CHAIN AND OIL SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE. *KB
    Bulletin Number: 211
    TO ADDRESS AN EXTERNAL OIL OR COOLANT LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET WHEN NO ENGINE OVERHEATING OR OTHER RUNNING COMPLAINTS HAVE OCCURRED. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 2482245
    ON CERTAIN CARS WITHIN VIN RANGES X7020001 - X7063257, THE REAR OXYGEN SENSOR CABLE MAY BE LYING TOO CLOSE TO THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, WHICH MEANS THAT THE CABLE SHEATHING AND INSULATION CAN BE DAMAGED. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 2482261
    SUBJECT REGARDING CAMPAIGN INSTRUCTIONS FOR RECALL 724 ON REPLACING THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM). *TT
    Bulletin Number: 2912217ED3
    SOME VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES MAY EXHIBIT A STICKING CHECK VALVE FOR THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION, PRESSURIZING THE CRANKCASE, AND FORCING ENGINE OIL INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND / OR THE FLOW OF COOLANT THROUGH THE TURBO UNIT MAY
    Bulletin Number: 2912494
    REDUCED PERFORMANCE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES FOR THE TURBO CONTROL VALVE. *EH
    Bulletin Number: 340
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON VERIFYING KEY OPERATION. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 362
    CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF THE HORN SOUNDING ON ITS OWN OR THE STEERING WHEEL RADIO CONTROLS OPERATING INTERMITTENTLY. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 3632027
    CONCERNS WITH NUTS ON REAR WINDOW AND WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS COME LOOSE. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 367
    ADDRESSING QUESTIONS REGARDING RADIO FREQUENCIES. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 3672065
    CUSTOMERS MAY ADDRESS CONCERNS ABOUT INTERFERENCE OR POOR RADIO RECEPTION WHEN LISTENING TO AM STATIONS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 371
    EXPERIENCING NO SOUND FROM ACCESSORY CD CHANGER AFTER INSTALLATION. *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: 381
    SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF TEST BRAKE LIGHTS MESSAGE DELETED FROM SID REPLACEMENT UNITS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 381
    SUBJECT REGARDING THE SPARE PARTS PROGRAMMING OF MIU. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 3832046
    REPLACING ANTI - THEFT SYSTEM SIREN FOR MODELS WITHIN VIN X2000001 - X2004200 AND MODELS WITHIN VIN X7000001 - X7001033. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 3832046
    SUBJECT ON REPLACING THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SIREN. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 4322037
    CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN 473 REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID ON VEHCILES WITHIN VIN SERIAL NO. RANGES X2000001 - X2023753 OR X7000001 - X7020971. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 440
    REMANUFACTURED AISIN AW TRANSMISSION, NO REVERSE AND / OR ERRATIC SHIFTS. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 471
    SUBJECT REGARDING NEW UPDATE KIT FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 5222043
    INFORMATION REGARDING PROPER BRAKE FLUID CAP FIT. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 632
    ADDRESSING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF POPPING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 641
    COMPLAINTS REGARDING NOISY OR HARD TO OPERATE TELESCOPIC STEERING ACTION. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 644
    INFORMATION ADDRESSING COMPLAINTS OF EXCESSIVE NOISE, LOW POWER ASSIST, LEAKAGE, OR OVERHEATING OF THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 6442196
    CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN 482 REGARDING NOISE FROM POWER STEERING SYSTEM. THE CHECK VALVE MOUNTED INSIDE THE POWER STEERING BANJO BOLT MAY LOOSEN AND CREATE POWER STEERING NOISE. OTHER POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS ARE HIGH FLUID LEVEL IN THE
    Bulletin Number: 6442196ED2
    SUBJECT REGARDING UPDATED CAMPAIGN INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUSTOMER SATISFICATION CAMPAIGN 482 ON NOISE FROM POWER STEERING SYSTEM. THE CHECK VALVE MOUNTED INSIDE THE POWER STEERING BANJO BOLT MAY LOOSEN AND CREATE POWER STEERING NOISE. OTHER
    Bulletin Number: 731
    DIAGNOSING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN X2000001 - X2020139 AND VIN X7000001 - X7020086. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 811
    CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT TOP STOPS MOVING DURING 5TH BOW MOVEMENT. *MJS
    Bulletin Number: 811
    INFORMATION ON REPLACING SHEAR PINS AND LOCKING PINS ON CERTAIN CONVERTIBLES. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 8112048
    CONVERTIBLES WITHIN VIN X7000001 - X7001960 SHOULD HAVE REPLACEMENT OF SOFT TOP COVER DRIVE MECHANISM SHEAR / SAFETY PIN. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 8112049
    INFORMATION ON REPLACING TIE STRAPS ON REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER WIRING ON VEHICLES RANGING FROM X7000001 - X7020941. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 8112091
    SOME CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES UP TO AND INCLUDING VIN X7024103 MAY EXPERIENCE A RATTLING NOISE FROM INSIDE THE FIRST BOW AND LATCH HANDLE DIFFICULT TO OPERATE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 8112119
    SOME CONVERTIBLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES MAY EXHIBIT A TWISTED SEAT BELT(S) IN THE STRAP GUIDE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 8112155
    CONVERTIBLES WITHIN VIN INTERVAL X7023727 - X7050589 MAY EXHIBIT AIR IN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 8112160
    SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAN THAT THE SOFT TOP COVER DOES NOT OPEN OR FIRST BOW HITS SOFT TOP COVER. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 8112187
    ON CERTAIN CONVERTIBLES M99 UP TO AND INCLUDING VIN X7050382 IT HAS BEEN NOTED THAT THE PLASTIC HOLDER FOR THE HEADLINING TO THE THIRD BOW COMES UNDONE AND THE HEADLINING SAGS. *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: 814
    INFORMATION ON REPLACING BROKEN TONNEAU DRIVE SAFETY PIN. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 8432066
    SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VIN RANGE X7020001 - X7020941 MAY EXHIBIT A CABLE TIE USED TO SECURE THE CONNECTION TO THE ELECTRICALLY HEATED REAR WINDOW CAN BE MOUNTED IN SUCH A WAY AS TO CHAFE AGAINST THE HEADLINING. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 8452282
    ON SOME VIGGEN MODELS FROM M99 TO M01 VIN 17016680, THE OUTER BRACKETS OF THE REAR SPOILER CAN WARP, CAUSING THE SPOILER TO VIBRATE AND RATTLE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 870
    ADDRESSING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS WITH ACC PANEL DISPLAY. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 98365
    BRIEF VOICE MAIL MESSAGE REGARDING PORT AND DEALER CAMPAIGN. *TT
    1999 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE
    Bulletin Number: 100
    SUBJECT REGARDING A VOLUNTARY SAFETY-RELATED RECALL CAMPAIGN AFFECTING EARLY CONVERTIBLE AND 3-DOOR CARS WITH MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 6442196
    CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN 482 REGARDING NOISE FROM POWER STEERING SYSTEM. THE CHECK VALVE MOUNTED INSIDE THE POWER STEERING BANJO BOLT MAY LOOSEN AND CREATE POWER STEERING NOISE. OTHER POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS ARE HIGH FLUID LEVEL IN THE
    Bulletin Number: 6442196ED2
    SUBJECT REGARDING UPDATED CAMPAIGN INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUSTOMER SATISFICATION CAMPAIGN 482 ON NOISE FROM POWER STEERING SYSTEM. THE CHECK VALVE MOUNTED INSIDE THE POWER STEERING BANJO BOLT MAY LOOSEN AND CREATE POWER STEERING NOISE. OTHER
    Bulletin Number: MI-811-2716
    SAAB SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES CONTROL MODULE'S ANALOGUE INPUTS MAY PRODUCE INVALID SIGNAL. THIS MEANS THE SOFT TOP'S CONTROL MODULE DOES NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED. DIFFICULTIE
    1999 SAAB 9-5
    Bulletin Number: 01092006
    DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 03001
    A SAFETY DEFECT MAY EXIST WHERE CHANGING BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN ALLOY AND STEEL WHEELS, MAY CAUSE RUST AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS TO BUILD UP ON THE MATING SURFACE OF THE WHEEL HUB AND CAUSE THE WHEEL BOLTS TO FATIGUE AND POSSIBLY BREAK.
    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: 200
    INCORRECT ENGINE BEARING CAP TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 200
    THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF ENGINE / EXHAUST NOISE FORM A COLD ENGINE OR WHEN TURNING A CORNER. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 2102554
    NOISE FROM THE TIMING CHAIN AND OIL SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE. *KB
    Bulletin Number: 211
    TO ADDRESS AN EXTERNAL OIL OR COOLANT LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET WHEN NO ENGINE OVERHEATING OR OTHER RUNNING COMPLAINTS HAVE OCCURRED. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 248
    SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1230, P1240, P1251, P1530, P1614 IS FOUND. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 2482262
    RECALL INFORMATION ON REPLACING ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM). *TT
    Bulletin Number: 300
    INFORMATION ON ELECTRICAL FAULT TRACING. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 340
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON VERIFYING KEY OPERATION. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 364
    SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE SEAT HEATER SWITCH OR SEAT FAN SWITCH WILL NOT ILLUMINATE OR DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WORKING. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 367
    ADDRESSING QUESTIONS REGARDING RADIO FREQUENCIES. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 3672249
    CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN 838: DISTURBANCES DUE TO WIRING HARNESS PROVISIONS FOR CD CHANGER . CARS AFFECTED ARE WITHIN VIN RANGES X3020001 - Y3046149. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 371
    SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SID THAT DISPLAYS TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED MESSAGE OR A PROBLEM WITH WINTER OR SPORT BUTTONS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 3712128
    THERE HAVE BEEN OCCASIONAL CASES WHERE THE WIRING HARNESS HAS COME TOO CLOSE TO THE ABS UNIT ON ALL VEHICLES WITHIN VIN X300853 - X3001441. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 381
    SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF TEST BRAKE LIGHTS MESSAGE DELETED FROM SID REPLACEMENT UNITS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 3832047
    INFORMATION ON REPLACING THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SIREN ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN X3000001 - X3001609. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 3832069
    CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN 484 TO REPLACE THE ANTI-THEFT ALARM SIREN ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN SERIAL NO. RANGES X3000001 - X3001609. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 411
    EXPERIENCING RATTLING NOISE HEARD FROM CLUTCH DISC HUB ON VEHICLES WITH MANUAL GEARBOXES AS FROM VIN X3000655 - X3086621. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 4322038
    CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN 473 REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN SERIAL NO. RANGES X3000001 - X3023950. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 4322045ED3
    REPLACEMENT OF SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 471
    SUBJECT REGARDING NEW UPDATE KIT FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 8312218
    IN CONNECTION WITH THE INTRODUCTION IN PRODUCTION OF A NEW SCREW FOR THE TRUNK (BOOT) LID HINGES, A SMALL OPENING IN ONE OF THE FASTENING HOLES TO THE WATER CHANNEL WAS SEALED. THIS OPENING WAS USED TO DRAIN WATER FROM THE TOP OF THE HI
    Bulletin Number: 835
    ADDRESSING CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF WIND NOISE FROM FRONT DOOR WINDOWS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 843
    CUSTOMER COMPLAINT REGARDING OUTER DOOR MIRROR CASING COMING LOOSE. *TT
    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: 844
    ADDRESSING COMPLAINTS OF WIND NOISE / WHISTLE AT 65 MPH WHERE THE A-PILLAR MEETS THE ROOF AND WINDSHIELD. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 854
    ADDRESSING COMPLAINT OF NOISE CAUSED BY LEAVES ENTERING FAN HOUSING. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 8552199
    CUSTOMER SATISFICATION CAMPAIGN 827 ON REPLACING THE C-PILLAR TRIM ON ALL WAGON MODELS WITHIN VIN RANGES X3020150 - X3090057. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 870
    ADDRESSING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS WITH ACC PANEL DISPLAY. *YC
    Bulletin Number: PIC-4089A
    SAAB: STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS INOPERATIVE OR INCORRECT FUNCTION. *PE UPDATED 5/23/11. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SB-071511
    GM: THE WIPERS, TURN SIGNALS, AND POWER WINDOWS ARE INOPERATIVE. 1999-2009 SAAB 9-5. *RM
    1999 SAAB SAAB
    Bulletin Number: 364
    CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF MEMORY MIRRORS OR SEATS CHANGING POSITION BY THEMSELVES, OR SEAT MEMORY FUNCTIONS CHANGING. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 383
    CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN THAT ALARM SIREN GOES OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD OR WHEN PARKED. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 854
    COMPLAINTS OF VIBRATION FROM CABIN FAN MOTOR. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 931
    INFORMATION ON PERFORMING A COMPLETE SPEAKER TEST. *TT

     

    Recalls for 1999 Saab

    1999 SAAB 3-Sep
    NHTSA Campaign ID:EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
    Manufacturer:SAAB CARS USA, INC.
    Manufacture Dates:12/15/1998 - 07/16/1999
    Potential Units Affected:424

    Defect Description:

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE RESERVOIR LABEL WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS."

    Consequence:

    WITHOUT THIS LABEL, SOMEONE MAY USE THE INCORRECT SPECIFICATION BRAKE FLUID, GET DIRT INTO THE RESERVOIR, OR ALLOW MOISTURE INTO THE BRAKE FLUID, RESULTING IN LESS EFFECTIVE BRAKING AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.

    Action:

    OWNERS WILL BE MAILED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
    1999 SAAB 3-Sep
    NHTSA Campaign ID:SEATS
    Manufacturer:SAAB CARS USA, INC.
    Manufacture Dates:03/04/1998 - 10/17/1998
    Potential Units Affected:5132

    Defect Description:

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSSENGER VEHICLES. FAILURES OF THE "EASY ENTRY" CABLE IN THE FRONT DRIVER OR PASSENGER MANUAL SEATS CAN CAUSE THE SEAT FORE/AFT ADJUSTABLE MECHANISM TO BE UNLOCKED.

    Consequence:

    SINCE THE ANCHOR POINTS FOR THE LAP PORTION OF THE FRONT SAFETY BELTS ARE ATTACHED TO THE SEAT ASSEMBLY, RELEASE OF THE FORE/AFT LOCKING MECHANISM REDUCES THE RESTRAINT CAPABILITY OF THE SAFETY BELTS IN A CRASH.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CABLE AND SPRING ASSEMBLY.
    1999 SAAB 3-Sep
    NHTSA Campaign ID:EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
    Manufacturer:SAAB CARS USA, INC.
    Manufacture Dates:01/22/1998 - 06/10/1998
    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.
    1999 SAAB 5-Sep
    NHTSA Campaign ID:EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
    Manufacturer:SAAB CARS USA, INC.
    Manufacture Dates:01/27/1998 - 06/09/1998
    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.
    1999 SAAB 5-Sep
    NHTSA Campaign ID:WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB
    Manufacturer:SAAB CARS USA, INC.
    Manufacture Dates:11/26/1997 - 10/10/2002
    Potential Units Affected:70726

    Defect Description:

    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF AN OWNER CHANGES THEIR WHEELS/TIRES BETWEEN SUMMER AND WINTER USING A STEEL WHEEL IN THE WINTER AND AN ALLOY WHEEL IN THE SUMMER, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR RUST AND CONTAMINATION TO BUILD UP ON THE WHEEL HUB DURING THE STEEL WHEEL USAGE. IF THIS OCCURS AND THE CONTAMINATION IS NOT REMOVED, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT AFTER THE TIRE CHANGE SERVICE, SOME OF THIS CONTAMINATION COULD FLAKE OR GRIND AWAY RESULTING IN REDUCED CLAMPING FORCE OF THE WHEEL TO THE HUB. OVER SEVERAL SEASONS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THIS REDUCED FORCE COULD RESULT IN FRACTURES DEVELOPING IN THE WHEEL BOLTS DUE TO WHEEL TO HUB MOVEMENT.

    Consequence:

    THESE FRACTURES WOULD RESULT IN WHEEL BOLT BREAKAGE, ALLOWING THE WHEEL TO DETACH FROM THE WHEEL HUB, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

    Action:

    OWNERS WILL BE CONTACTED BY MAIL AND ASKED WHETHER THEY CHANGE BETWEEN STEEL AND ALLOY WHEELS. IF THEY DO ENGAGE IN THIS PRACTICE, THEY WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO BRING THEIR CARS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE DEALER WILL REMOVE THE WHEELS, CLEAN ANY CONTAMINATION FROM THE WHEEL AND WHEEL HUB, AND REPLACE THE WHEELS USING NEW IMPROVED BOLTS WITH ATTACHED WASHERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 31, 2003. 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.

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