Saab 900 Recall R/2003/057: Possible Inadvertant Deployment Of Front Airbag(s), Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Apr 2003
- Launched
- 4,307
- vehicles in the UK
- 15012
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Saab recalled 900 vehicles. A capacitor in the front air bag control unit may short circuit This could lead to an inadvertent deployment of the air bag(s). The dealer will check the air bag control module and renew where found necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A capacitor in the front air bag control unit may short circuit This could lead to an inadvertent deployment of the air bag(s).
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE INADVERTANT DEPLOYMENT OF FRONT AIRBAG(S). Defect: A capacitor in the front air bag control unit may short circuit This could lead to an inadvertent deployment of the air bag(s). Remedy: Check the air bag control module and renew where found necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to an inadvertent deployment of the air bag(s).
The Fix
The dealer will check the air bag control module and renew where found necessary.
Are You Affected?
900 may be included. Saab estimates 4,307 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Saab.
- Book with any franchised Saab dealer, quoting the campaign code 15012 or the DVSA reference R/2003/057. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 900Misalignment of steering column | Urgent | R/1996/019 |
This is one of 25 Saab recalls in DVSA’s data. The Saab recall launched before it was R/2003/005 on 10 Jan 2003, for detachable tow bar may become insecure. The one launched after it was R/2003/181 on 10 Mar 2004, for possible fault in the locking mechanism of the front seat recliner. You can also see every Saab recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/057, launched 7 April 2003. 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.