2000 Saab 9-5 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 19 complaints for the 2000 Saab 9-5, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 71,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 71,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the brakes complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Emergency brake cable. It seems the routing of the cable causes wear and has allowed water to enter the cable and freeze, rendering the e. Brake non functional during the winter months. As the vehicle has had the issue since it had app 62,000 miles I have tried to get saab to correct a sit is a saftey item, but to no avail.
When parked on hill overnight with car pointed down hill, when engine is started and shift lever moved to drive and hand brake released, the foot brake is unable to prevent the car from rolling and hand brake must be used to stop vehicle. After a few minutes of driving, the foot brakes appear to function normally. This could be a serious problem for a woman unable to work hand brake or exert enough brake pedal effort to assist in stopping the car.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Saab 9-5
- Electrical system 67 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints
Brakes problems in other years
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