Saab 9000 Recall R/1995/045: Loss Of Brake Pressure And/or ABS Facility, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Jun 1995
- Launched
- 6,414
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1995/045
- DVSA reference
Saab recalled 9000 vehicles built between 1 August 1991 and 31 December 1993. As a result of water penetration corrosion may be present on the brake pressure warning switch connection. The dealer will check the warning switch connections for signs of corrosion. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
As a result of water penetration corrosion may be present on the brake pressure warning switch connection. This could result in the loss of braking system pressure and may also negate the ABS function.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF BRAKE PRESSURE AND/OR ABS FACILITY Defect: As a result of water penetration corrosion may be present on the brake pressure warning switch connection. This could result in the loss of braking system pressure and may also negate the ABS function. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and check the warning switch connections for signs of corrosion. If corrosion is present on the connector this will be changed and the switch terminals will be treated with a protective agent. Where corrosion is pres
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the loss of braking system pressure and may also negate the ABS function.
The Fix
The dealer will check the warning switch connections for signs of corrosion.
Are You Affected?
9000 built between 1 August 1991 and 31 December 1993 may be included. Saab estimates 6,414 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/1995/045. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9000Possible inadverent deployment of air bag | Urgent | R/1999/054 | |
| 9000Defective brake light switch | Book soon | R/1994/064 | |
| 9-3Reduced braking performance | Urgent | R/2006/047 | |
| 9-3Possible contamination of brake fluid | Urgent | R/2002/058 | |
| 900Delayed braking action | Urgent | R/1994/031 |
This is one of 25 Saab recalls in DVSA’s data. The Saab recall launched before it was R/1995/018 on 28 Mar 1995, for possible short circuit. The one launched after it was R/1996/019 on 29 Feb 1996, for misalignment of steering column. You can also see every Saab recall, all recalls launched in 1995 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1995/045, launched 26 June 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.