1983 SAAB 900 Turbo review from Australia and New Zealand
"A classic we will love forever"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front rack at 120000 k
head gasket at 209000 k
heater switch at 160000 k
seats suspension broke 3 times (cheap repair though)
injectors and oxygen sensor at 209000 k
Turbo switch at 180000 k
Turbo control unit twice
Numerous small items I have long since forgot.
General comments?
I love this car to pieces!There are a number of eccentrics out there that do---you love them or you scratch your head at them. none of my circle likes it, but every one is shocked at the fact it is 20 years old and runs so well and looks so timeless. It is more expensive to repair than a 350 Chev-- maybe triple the cost.It is however ten times the fun and pleasure. My teenager takes the new 5.0 Mustangs out to 80 kph!Repair costs equal to our 89 Volvo 240.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 119000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 213000 kilometres |
| Previous car | SAAB 900 |
| Date of Entry | 12th January, 2003 |