Saab 900 Recall R/1994/031: Delayed Braking Action, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Jun 1994
- Launched
- 2,361
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1994/031
- DVSA reference
Saab recalled 900 vehicles built between 1 September 1993 and 31 March 1994. The front brake discs/pads could be affected by slush water or salt when driving in snow or heavy rain. The dealer will replacement of the front brake disc shields with modified units giving increased weather protection. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front brake discs/pads could be affected by slush water or salt when driving in snow or heavy rain. This could adversely affect the efficiency of the brakes upon initial application.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DELAYED BRAKING ACTION. Defect: The front brake discs/pads could be affected by slush water or salt when driving in snow or heavy rain. This could adversely affect the efficiency of the brakes upon initial application. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the front brake disc shields with modified units giving increased weather protection.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: delayed braking action.
The Fix
The dealer will replacement of the front brake disc shields with modified units giving increased weather protection.
Are You Affected?
900 built between 1 September 1993 and 31 March 1994 may be included. Saab estimates 2,361 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Saab, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Saab.
- Book with any franchised Saab dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1994/031. See how to get a Saab recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 900Possible inadvertant deployment of front airbag(s) | Urgent | R/2003/057 | |
| 900, 93, 95Towball came adrift from towbar | Low | R/2002/093 | |
| 900Unintentional deployment of passenger air bag | Urgent | R/2001/099 | |
| 900Possibility of the throttle binding | Low | R/1997/024 | |
| 900Specification of seat belt tongue | Urgent | R/1996/061 |
This is one of 25 Saab recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/1994/050 on 16 Sep 1994, for cracking of driving seat rails. You can also see every Saab recall, all recalls launched in 1994 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1994/031, launched 3 June 1994. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.