Saab 900 Recall R/1994/066: Front Seat Security, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/1994/066. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
25 Nov 1994
Launched
529
vehicles in the UK
R/1994/066
DVSA reference

Saab recalled 900 vehicles built between 1 January 1994 and 30 June 1994. The front seats may not lock properly on the longitudinal adjustment/mounting rails. The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of new trigger springs to the seat adjusting mechanism. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The front seats may not lock properly on the longitudinal adjustment/mounting rails.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: FRONT SEAT SECURITY. Defect: The front seats may not lock properly on the longitudinal adjustment/mounting rails. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of new trigger springs to the seat adjusting mechanism.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: front seat security.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of new trigger springs to the seat adjusting mechanism.

Are You Affected?

900 built between 1 January 1994 and 30 June 1994 may be included. Saab estimates 529 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Saab.
  2. Book with any franchised Saab dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1994/066. See how to get a Saab recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
900Possible inadvertant deployment of front airbag(s)UrgentR/2003/057
900, 93, 95Towball came adrift from towbarLowR/2002/093
900Unintentional deployment of passenger air bagUrgentR/2001/099
900Possibility of the throttle bindingLowR/1997/024
900Specification of seat belt tongueUrgentR/1996/061

This is one of 25 Saab recalls in DVSA’s data. The Saab recall launched before it was R/1994/064 on 3 Nov 1994, for defective brake light switch. The one launched after it was R/1995/002 on 3 Feb 1995, for missing welds on seat frame. You can also see every Saab recall and all recalls launched in 1994.


Source: DVSA recall R/1994/066, launched 25 November 1994. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.