1995 SAAB 900 S Convertible 2.3 non turbo

Summary:

A great car to buy used!

Faults:

No major repairs since ownership.

Needs new brakes and shocks.

Top works fine for a 13 year old car!

General Comments:

Great craftsmanship! Hard to believe it's a GM vehicle... car gets over 25 mpg and can't do less than 80 on the freeway. I love this car.

My last car was an Acura RSX-S that got stolen, but even though this car is slower, it really is a pleasure to drive.

My 13 year old convertible still hides in the trunk with the flick of a switch.

I love the locking gas door when you lock the doors!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 16th August, 2008

21st Feb 2012, 22:57

You rated this Saab as pretty average in terms of performance. When you gave it that rating, do you think you were comparing it against all the cars you've driven extensively, or more against your RSX-S in particular? Because that would be a tough comparison for a lot of cars.

1995 SAAB 900 SE Turbo

Summary:

I LOVE MY GIRL INGRID.

Faults:

The problem is that the radio does not work. The computer display works fine. It tells me outside temperature, distance to empty, etc, etc, but when I turn on the radio, nothing happens. The antenna threatens to move, but does not. I have a cd changer in the back that is definitely getting power because I hear it looking for the CD, but nothing happens.

I have been looking at after market radios, but I'd really prefer to keep this one. ANY SUGGESTIONS OUT THERE?

General Comments:

Ingrid is my Saab's name and I plan to keep her til the end. The car still handles perfectly. I did notice that sometimes the clutch seems stiff but that's really about it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 16th January, 2007

25th Jan 2007, 05:50

Eeeewwwww!!! After reading this, I'm tempted to sell mine & never admit that I owned one.

8th May 2007, 07:50

Is this a Blaupunkt radio? (Typical on SAABs and some Mercedes). If so, it probably requires the use of security codes (I kid you not) to unlock its operation. The theory is that a radio thief has no incentive to steal something that won't work. The reality is that in the USA, most radios are stolen by smash-and-grab dopeheads looking for their next fix who have no idea what they're getting anyway.

I looked at a used SAAB that I didn't buy (for other reasons) and neither of the last two owners ever got the codes either.

I'd replace the thing, with a Pioneer or JVC, or maybe Dual. But that's me.

15th Jul 2007, 23:59

I think I'll sell mine to buy drugs.

30th Sep 2011, 18:44

First remove the fuse for the radio, then the radio diagnostics. Then place them back in their correct place, power on the radio, and it will ask for the code; enter it and you're set...

3rd Oct 2011, 08:50

Yep - After reading this - I'm actually glad I sold mine - not because it wasn't a great car it was - a car *named* "Ingrid" really creeps me out. No more Saabs for me!

1995 SAAB 900 SE convertible V6

Summary:

Its like cheesecake, which I also love

Faults:

The other day my car told me a light was out. Someone got on the car for needing lights changed frequently; let me just say that any car with day-time running lights needs frequent headlight changes.

So far nothing but high gas prices to deal with. It gets about 27 miles per gallon with me. I've had it for a year.

General Comments:

The front seats are very comfy except if you are trying to fall asleep. Which I guess is good if you're the driver. One night I was trying to fall asleep, but couldn't because my neck was strained when I wasn't sitting normally.

I rely a lot on the car's brakes, which work quickly and firmly.

Handles turns nicely, though I do not endorse testing it to its limits.

As in all convertibles, you can't see much in the rear view. It is something you get used to and I've only had one close call in a parking lot.

The interior is cozy with its tinted windows, leather seats, and black soft top which I love on rainy days driving to work, and on nice days I make sure there isn't any loose paper lying around and I put the top down.

I really love the little quirks that make the Saab 900 SE an individual. With the analog clock on the dashboard it takes me a bit of extra concentration to figure the time, and I have to admit there were a few times at first when I would get in the car and move to put the key in on the steering column.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 7th May, 2006