Saab 900 Recall R/1995/018: Possible Short Circuit, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Mar 1995
- Launched
- 103
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1995/018
- DVSA reference
Saab recalled 900 vehicles built between 1 June 1994 and 30 June 1994. The security siren wiring terminal which is tied back by the left hand headlamp assembly has not been sufficiently insulated. The dealer will fit a plastic insulating sleeve to the subject terminal. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The security siren wiring terminal which is tied back by the left hand headlamp assembly has not been sufficiently insulated. This could result in a short circuit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT Defect: The security siren wiring terminal which is tied back by the left hand headlamp assembly has not been sufficiently insulated. This could result in a short circuit. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and fit a plastic insulating sleeve to the subject terminal.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a short circuit.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a plastic insulating sleeve to the subject terminal.
Are You Affected?
900 built between 1 June 1994 and 30 June 1994 may be included. Saab estimates 103 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/1995/018. 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 Saab recall launched before it was R/1995/002 on 3 Feb 1995, for missing welds on seat frame. The one launched after it was R/1995/045 on 26 Jun 1995, for loss of brake pressure and/or ABS facility. You can also see every Saab recall, all recalls launched in 1995 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1995/018, launched 28 March 1995. 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.