1994 SAAB 900 SE review from North America
"Practical, Stylish, Comfortable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Strut bearings went out at 67000. $400 to fix.
Check engine light lit up every 4000 miles or so. Three seperate mechanics could not pinpoint the problem. Suspected oxygen sensor.
Transmission leaked. $800 to fix.
General comments?
This is the best car I've owned. The only downside to this car is that it is expensive to maintain. It didn't need maintenance often, though.
Handles amazingly well in snow. During the winter I had it in the snow almost daily. As long as you have decent tires, it is difficult to make this thing spin.
Very roomy cabin. The back seats fold down. It's amazing how much stuff you can fit down there.
The back seats are spacious.
Ergonomic. Everything in the car is positioned very well. The seats are very comfortable, and visibility is excellent. When you look in front of you, all you can see is road.
Fast. Acceleration is okay. The car does really well in the high end. It's easy to get up to 100 mph and not realize you're going that fast.
The thing is great on road trips. The seats are highly adjustable, and have memory settings (probably optional). The stereo system is wonderful. The climate control system works well.
Great car.
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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 | 2.0L turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 57000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 77000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda 929 |
| Date of Entry | 26th May, 2002 |





