1993 Saab 900 Reliability

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S Sedan (2.1L 4-cyl. 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 1993 Saab 900 by Identifix

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Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Periodic problems on this vehicle are failures of the Cylinder Head Gasket, the Crank Sensor and the Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor. Failure of the Crank Sensor may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Cylinder Head Gasket is estimated at $125.00 for parts and $585.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Crank Sensor is estimated at $190.00 for parts and $162.50 for labor. The cost to repair the MAF Sensor is estimated at $290.00 for parts and $26.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Inner Drive Axles. Failure of the Inner Drive Axles applies to (Automatic Transmission) only. The cost to repair the Inner Drive Axles is estimated at $153.00 each for parts and $130.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Front Lower Ball Joint. The cost to repair the Front Lower Ball Joint is estimated at $42.00 for parts and $60.00 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Brake		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Pressure Switch. The cost to repair the Pressure Switch is estimated at $355.00 for parts and $26.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Air Conditioning (A/C) Evaporator Temperature Sensor and the A/C Cooling Fan Relay, and a periodic problem is failure of the Heater Control Valve. The cost to repair the A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor is estimated at $33.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor.The cost to repair the A/C Cooling Fan Relay is estimated at $22.00 for parts and $19.50 for labor.The cost to repair the Heater Control Valve is estimated at $105.00 for parts and $117.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Starting & Charging		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Ignition Switchgear. Failure of the Ignition Switchgear may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Ignition Switchgear is estimated at $40.00 for parts and $117.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Accessories		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Driver's Airbag Clockspring and the Cruise Control Brake Pedal Switch. The cost to repair the Driver's Airbag Clockspring is estimated at $120.00 for parts and $35.00 for labor.The cost to repair the Cruise Control Brake Pedal Switch is estimated at $14.00 for parts and $35.00 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall		3 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Saab 900 by Identifix

	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.