1988 SAAB 900 S review from North America
"Fun, funky and cheap transportation, and I hope it goes another 140K miles.."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Broken exhaust header pipe..
Bad suspension bushing at right front..
Interior light burnt out or switch is bad..
Lower front doors have some rust...
General comments?
Great build quality, doors shut with a satisfying click.
Funky and unique car, appeals to my AMC roots. View and feel from driver's seat is strangely similar to a Cessna 152, same upright windshield and semi-cramped "rudder pedal" area. I like it.
Fun to drive, but shifter is a bit rubbery. Steering is precise and tight, flat cornering.
Comfortable and handles quite nicely, booms down the freeway at 70MPH, no problem.
At 147,000 miles, engine seems bullet-proof, no leaks or smoke, starts immediately, idles perfectly and winds easily with no missing (16 valve).
Bought car for $600, hoping to get 25 to 30 MPG, it's just neat and different. I'm going to drive it until it won't go anymore.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 16v L4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 147000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 147000 miles |
| Previous car | AMC Hornet |
| Date of Entry | 5th September, 2004 |