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1995 SATURN SC1
Coupe
Front wheel drive


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NHTSA Crash Test Results National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) did not test this vehicle model.

Frontal Crash: Rating:   NHTSA Five Star Legend
Driver Not tested by NHTSA
Passenger Not tested by NHTSA
Side Crash: Rating:
Front Seat Not tested by NHTSA
Rear Seat Not tested by NHTSA
Rollover Resistance: Rating:
Rollover Resistance Not tested by NHTSA

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides 3 different ratings - full-width frontal crash test , side impact crash test , and rollover resistance . The frontal crash test indicates how well the safety features and restraints will protect an occupant in a head-on collision. The side-impact test conveys the chance of a severe chest injury, while the rollover resistance rating estimates the risk of rolling over in a single vehicle crash.


IIHS Crash Test Results Highway Loss Data Institute
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the 1995 SATURN SC1 are not available in CARFAX Safety & Reliability Ratings.




Low-Speed Damage Repair Highway Loss Data Institute
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Front Crash Description: Front Crash Cost:
Front into flat barrier   Not tested by IIHS
Front into angle barrier   Not tested by IIHS
Rear Crash Description: Rear Crash Cost:
Rear into flat barrier   Not tested by IIHS
Rear into pole   Not tested by IIHS
Average Damage Per Test   Not tested by IIHS

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5 mph crash tests to assess bumper performance. These results convey how well this 1995 SATURN SC1 bumpers will protect the car body from damage in low-speed collisions. Low-speed damage repair costs are obtained from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute.


Injury, Collision, & Theft Indicators Highway Loss Data Institute
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Index: Score: Rating:
Injury Index 100 Average
Collision Index 100 Average
Theft Index 34 Substantially better than average


These scores are stated in relative terms, with 100 being the average for all cars in each category. Scores greater than 100 represent higher risk in each category. For example, an injury indicator score of 122 means that a passenger in this model is 22% more likely to be injured in an accident. The injury, collision, and theft indicators for this 1995 SATURN SC1 are provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute. Learn more about these results.



Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
Important: The following recalls were issued for the 1995 SATURN SC1 by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). To find out if a specific 1995 SATURN SC1 still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an authorized dealership for more information.

Recall date: 11-19-2002
Units potentially affected: 72,135
NHTSA campaign number: 02V307000
Defective part or component: INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEATS
Description: On certain passenger vehicles, some front seat back recliner gear teeth may wear excessively through repeated use, and could cause the seat back to slip partially rearward when force is applied. If this happens while the vehicle is being driven, it could cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the vehicle's front seat recliner mechanisms. This is an expansion of a previous recall (99V045). GM has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt 3.
Recall date: 03-12-1999
Units potentially affected: 138,691
NHTSA campaign number: 99V045000
Defective part or component: INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEATS
Description: Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. Some front seat back recliner gear teeth may wear excessively through repeated use, and could cause the seat back to slip partially rearward when force is applied. If this happens while the vehicle is being driven, it could cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the vehicle's front seat recliner mechanisms.


This 1995 SATURN SC1 safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.



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J.D. Power Ratings
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Ownership: Rating:
Initial Ratings (up to 1 year)  
Overall Quality No data from source
  Mechanical Quality Rating 3 of 5
  Feature and Accessory Quality Rating 4 of 5
  Body and Interior Quality Rating 3 of 5
Overall Appeal No data from source
  Performance Rating 4 of 5
  Comfort Rating 3 of 5
  Feature and Instrument Panel No data from source
  Style Rating 4 of 5
Midterm Ratings (1-3 Years)  
  Mechanical Reliability No data from source
  Feature and Accessory Reliability No data from source
  Body and Interior Reliability No data from source
Long Term Ratings (3-5 Years)  
Overall Dependability No data from source
  Mechanical Dependability No data from source
  Feature and Accessory Dependability No data from source
  Body and Interior Dependability No data from source

J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and customer satisfaction syndicated studies to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all models across segments.

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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category: Comments: Rating:
Engine No data from source
Transmission & Driveline No data from source
Steering & Suspension No data from source
Brakes No data from source
Heating & Air Conditioning No data from source
Starting & Charging No data from source
Accessories No data from source
Identifix Legend


This 1995 SATURN SC reliability information was provided by Identifix. Identifix is the nation's largest technical support service for the aftermarket auto repair industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by Identifix, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.



Original Manufacturer Warranty
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J&L Warranty Pros has no information about the original manufacturer warranty for this 1995 SATURN SC1.



New Car Test Drive Review
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Category: Review:
Summary:

New interior, same friendly dealers
By Professional Test Driver, NewCarTestDrive.com

In judging the Saturn COupe's effectiveness as a sporty car, you must take a dollars-and-cents approach. The price of entry is relatively low compared with that of competing coupes, particularly those supplied by Asian manufacturers. But the pricing game can be deceptive. When you start adding the kind of comfort and convenience options that make motoring more fun, the price quickly soars.

Although the SC2 is certainly the sexiest member of its family, we tend to think Saturn makes more sense as a sedan than as a coupe. Same hardware, same options, virtually identical performance and handling - plus a decent rear seat.

Engine noise and transmission deficiencies aside, the SC2 and the similarly equipped SL2 sedan are genuinely a pleasure to drive, while delivering economy-car fuel mileage. The extra performance of the twin cam engine - and the availability of 4-wheel disc brakes - make it well worth the $1100 extra that Saturn charges.

On the other hand, it would be entirely proper of you to ask why Saturn cannot offer standard ABS when some of the other lower-priced compact cars on the market - such as the Chevrolet Cavalier - manage to do so.

And, after five seasons, many people are more than ready to see some significant face-lift work being done on the complete Saturn lineup. But You'll have to wait for the 1996 model year to see that change.

Overview:

Saturn, the ads say, is a different kind of car company. The cars, we're told, are high-quality, true- blue alternatives to low-priced Japanese imports and are built and sold by a new breed of customer-driven dealers. The Saturn family is friendly and folksy - just like you, a potential buyer of one of the three Saturn models.

Sound contrived? Well, surprise: There's a major component of truth to the image Saturn has so carefully constructed. You can expect a Saturn to offer excellent value for the money, and you can expect to be treated well and in a straightforward manner when you pop into your nearest dealership for a look-see.

But before you rush out to buy, of course, you'll want to check the cars out a bit. Although the basic packages have not changed over the past five years, the coupes, sedans and wagons wearing the Saturn label have been updated and improved in countless ways. there's a positive side to the limited offerings and minimal changes: Familiarity often results in excellent assembly quality.

But if you are determined to own the latest and flashiest car on your block, this may not be it - though our $16,165 test car, an SC2 coupe, looked pretty good.

Read the complete 1995 Saturn Coupe review

© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com

CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by NewCarTestDrive.com, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.



Awards
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