Faults:

There is some rust and poor quality repairs to the off side rear arch; looks unsightly.

There is some wear to the driver's seat, but then again, she has 126k miles on her!

Warning lights for the gear box and ABS come on occasionally. Just switch the car off, and they don't return when you restart the car.

Thirsty, especially when in sport mode and when I give it some welly. Averages 31 mpg.

General Comments:

I've always had a soft spot for these cars; I like the looks and the SAAB'ness. Not a BMW!!

This car is supremely comfortable, everything is to hand and appears to have held up well; doesn't feel like a car as old as it is.

The heated seats are lovely, relaxing to drive. This is the first automatic I've ever had. Am now converted.

The car is not perfect, it is well into its dotage, and if human, would be able to vote!

It came with a Saab service history to 89k, and loads of receipts and all the old MoT certificates to help reassure me about the mileage. It was taxed and has an MoT until November 12. All for the princely sum of £190! After I type this, the thing will probably self destruct.

Faults:

Exhaust rear box.

Alternator belt.

Front brake discs.

General Comments:

Bought car in 2004 for 1900 euros. Bargain, drove to the UK a few times, no problems, great on motorways, ride harsh on Irish back roads, not too economical at 32mpg.

Great sized boot, comfy seats, fantastic heater, good sounding stereo and very well insulated interior.

Overall a very solid car, with built to last internals and very substantial bodywork.

It feels like it could easily do 200,000 miles no problem.

Faults:

Not a lot really at time of purchase from SAAB city the gear selector chip was faulty, but as it was only just bought they replaced it without fuss. Servicing at the main dealers is a little pricey, but the service from the techs was good even if the sales personnel could be a bit smarmy.

General Comments:

The styling and luxury of the SE was and is a joy, it reminds me of a modern day old jag, squat with seats like an old leather club chair. When I drove it up to the Lakes I was astonished at just how comfortable and safe it felt even at speeds that may have raised several eyebrows of the local constabulary. It also seemed to run more economically if driven hard on motorways, it's on board computer confirming the fact that the faster you went the more miles per gallon you did. Loved every minute.

Faults:

Grey leather seats showed slight signs of wear, but nothing too drastic. Fairly easy to remedy using a top grade hide conditioner.

General Comments:

Extremely well built car that delivers an exceptionally powerful performance for its engine size. The V6 engine did not show any of the problems indicated by some drivers.

Faults:

Minor cosmetic faults only so far. A couple of loose fitting internal pieces (sun visor clip/ashtray facing) broken and cheaply replaced. Central locking system is a bit stiff and clunky.

Mechanically nothing at all yet. But when I bought the car it came with a long service history so it had obviously been looked after.

General Comments:

Why oh why didn't I buy a Saab before. This really is a super car. Although just a straight 2.0l engine, it's sprightly enough around town and cruises comfortably on the motorways.

The interior is spacious and the boot cavernous. Everything works. The ride is extremely comfortable and bless those Swedes for their heated seats.

I'm yet to discover a downside. It's is perhaps slightly thirsty, but not outrageously so. It's even cheap to insure. Yes the car is ten years old, but I paid just £750 for it and I'd rather drive this car than my wife's new Renault Clio.