1989 SAAB 900 Turbo Convertible review from North America

My head gasket blew at 122,000 miles.

Car came with no thermostat, which made it run high in temperature, which may have caused the head gasket faliure.

Second gear grinds on occasion.

Interior dash light is very dim.

Back seat threading is lose.

This particular car is very quick. Once past 4000 rpm, you really got to keep an eye on the guage to make sure you don't go past the redline.

I love the interior, it's real comfortable for a car it's age. The seats are real 1st class, and the leather has a better feel than many new cars. Fits four adults comfortably with no complaints.

The exterior is in good shape. The top does have a few tears, but nothing that would cause a leak.

The handling on the Saab is great. You get such a thrill while punching it through a corner. It is really stable and the response of the steering is 1st class.

A negative about the Saab company is that there aren't many aftermarket parts for the vehicle. They're hard to get a hold of, but there are companies like Group9 that do have great products.

Something like the lack of aftermarket parts should in no way drive a potential customer to look another way. This car is the best I have got to experience in performance and reliability, and I wouldn't trade it for anything from it's time. If you get a chance to get your hands on one, don't pass up the opportunity. They are well ahead of their time with great features like heated seats, and side mirrors.