1996 SAAB 900 review from UK and Ireland
"A very capable car, with guts and style"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Original battery failed, - Replaced.
Exhaust pipe failed, (repeated short cold-weather journeys by previous owner.) - Replaced.
Headlight wipers neglected and defunct -Don't need them anyway.
Windscreen squirters blocked. - Fixed them.
General comments?
I thought I loved this car the day I bought it, but within a week, I realized - This car is tiny. I'd just parted with my Ford Granada living room on wheels. So now I didn't like it any more, because this was like a closet on wheels compared to the Granada. But over the coming months I began to notice things like;
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 16v Normal Aspiration Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 79000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Granada |
| Date of Entry | 10th May, 2002 |