Faults:

When I bought the car, it needed:

Front passenger side boot was broken and needed a new axle.

New motor mounts.

Upper control arm bushings on the passenger side needed replacing.

New tie-rod ends were required.

New alternator.

A light bulb or two needed replacing.

Since fixed, absolutely nothing has gone wrong.

Although when you shut the car off for a while to go into a store and when you come out to restart it and go, there will be a lot of hesitating when you accelerate with a kind of exhaust smell and the engine would race slightly. I notice this would happen mostly on nicer Spring like days and when the car is still warm. Anyone know what this could be?

General Comments:

This car was babied by the previous owner and it shows. Aside from the usual road scars, the body and interior are clean.

The one thing I love most is the perfect visibility. There are no blindspots to speak of.

This is a rock solid car and I feel very safe and secure driving in it. Doors shut with a reassuring click.

All the little luxuries still work (love the heated driver's seat in the Winter and that sunroof on nicer days).

Seats are very comfortable even on long trips.

I love the fact that it's virtually impossible to lock your keys in this car.

Also that the lights turn off automatically when you shut the car off and they cannot be turned on until you start the car.

She starts up with no problem in every type of weather no matter what.

This car feels like it hugs the road. Very pleasant ride most of the time.

Car can be a little quirky & moody on certain days, but aren't we all?

No cup holders, but whatever. That will prevent me from drinking and making a potential mess.

Also love the location of the ignition. But just fearful regarding the cost of fixing something so out of the ordinary.

Don't like the fact that if the fan starts going right when you shut the car off, it will keep going for several minutes. I now wait for the fan to stop before I shut down.

I do really detest the high costs of repairs. Not so much the actual parts being expensive, but things can be very difficult to get to which means more $$$ in labor.

I bought this car used for $1500 and has over 150,000 miles on it and runs like a champ. No signs of this car giving up. I have read that the 900's can exceed 300,000 miles. WOW!

Was very unsure if I made the right choice by purchasing a foreign car at first, let alone a SAAB. But after fixing what needed to be done, I am very happy with my 'Swedish-mobile'. All the little quirks are forgivable. Yes, even the high cost of maintenance. Like any car, you treat it right and it will do good by you...

Faults:

This car has 178,000 miles on it, my mother bought it brand new in 1991, nothing has ever gone wrong with it, I was given the car a few months ago, and just fell in love with it, I've only had to get the coolant flushed, replace a brake light relay, adjust the rear brakes, and that's it, no major mechanical problems to report!

General Comments:

The 900's are great near luxury cars that drive excellent, handle well, and are extremely reliable, not to mention one of the safest cars out there for it's time, and even now. Even for an old body style such as my 1991 900 S, the still shiny black paint looks every bit as classy as when it was new, and the unique body style is as relevant today as it was in 91, The car doesn't look dated at all as far as looks, I would recommend a used Saab to anyone who loves them and is thinking about one.