YS3DD78B7V7013033

Available vehicle information

VIN
YS3DD78B7V7013033
Model year
1997
Record status
rebuild
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 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
98V139000 23/06/1998 View details
Summary

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.

Remedy

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.

Important: Campaigns shown above are matched using make, model and model year. This does not prove that this exact VIN is included in a campaign. Check the exact VIN on NHTSA →
U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Regular
City 16 MPG
Highway 24 MPG
Combined 19 MPG
Engine displacement 2.0 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 · DD78B7 VDS · V7013033 VIS
WMI YS3 World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS DD78B7 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS V7013033 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code V 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 1997
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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