VIN YS3DD78B6T7010105

Vehicle identification record for VIN YS3DD78B6T7010105. This page brings together available vehicle specifications, safety recall information, crash-test data, fuel economy details and archived records associated with this VIN.

Vehicle information for VIN YS3DD78B6T7010105

VIN
YS3DD78B6T7010105
Make
Saab
Model year
1996
Record status
airbag deployment
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

3
3 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
98V038000 24/02/1998 View details
Summary

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.

Remedy

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.

Recall 2 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
97V046000 21/03/1997 View details
Summary

CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND.

Consequence

THIS BINDING CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE PLATE NOT RETURNING TO THE CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE THROTTLE PEDAL IS RELEASED AND A SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING WITH A NICKEL-COATED BUSHING AND BOLT.

Recall 3 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
96V077000 03/05/1996 View details
Summary

DURING STATIC TESTING OF BELT ANCHORAGE POINTS, THE OUTBOARD ATTACHMENT PLATE BEING USED IN THE TESTING DEFORMED AND DETACHED FROM THE SEAT ANCHORAGE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES" AND NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

Consequence

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE BELT MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT SHOULD A VEHICLE CRASH OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES FOR THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE. ANY ASSEMBLY WITH DATE YEAR 96 WEEK 10 DAY 2 WILL BE REPLACED.

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OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT SOURCE · NHTSA

Crash Test & Safety Ratings

1996 Saab 900 4-DR
Official source: U.S. Department of Transportation · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Ratings apply to the NHTSA-tested vehicle configuration matched by make, model and model year. View NHTSA Safety Ratings →
U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Regular
City 16 MPG
Highway 25 MPG
Combined 19 MPG
Engine displacement 2.3 L
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 467.7368421052632 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $3250
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

YS3 WMI · DD78B6 VDS · T7010105 VIS
WMI YS3 World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS DD78B6 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS T7010105 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code T Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code 7 Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make SAAB
Model 900
Model year 1996
Manufacturer SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Convertible/Cabriolet
Trim S, CD/CS
Engine model Naturally Aspirated Engine
Displacement 2.3 L
Transmission Automatic
Transmission speeds 4
Plant city NYSTAD
Plant country FINLAND
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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