1988 SAAB 900 Reviews - Page 2 of 6

In order by date (oldest -> most recent)

Replaced transmission the day I bought it (down in WV at his shop) along with front and rear main seals.

Rebuilt Clutch Slave Cylinder.

Rebuilt Clutch Master Cylinder.

Head gasket blew shortly after I bought it.

Engine started to knock and lost a lot of power apx 1,000 miles after replacing head gasket.

Distributor went bad.

Seized brake caliper in the rear.

Installed X-Drilled rotors and performance pads all around.

Swapped engine and tranny from my 1990 900T. Donor motor had 200k.

Replaced exhaust.

Shift linkage rod bushing failed.

Ignition Key cylinder was faulty.

OK... this car has been a serious lemon, however... it is my dream car and it has 0 rust on it. I bought it knowing it needed a tranny, however the rest of the problems have been totally uncalled for.

The previous owner obviously didn't take care of it, and probably beat on it.

It is in good hands now as I have 3 other Saab's including a 1989 900T, a 1983 900 4 door, and a 1973 Sonett III.

I fix everything on my own, and parts are very cheap.

The car is finally coming together and it is starting to behave like a Saab should. It just needed a lot of TLC.

Overall, the car is an excellent car and it is VERY fast. I am currently running 18 psi of boost and have many performance modifications. I am very easy on it though ;) I only use the power when I need it hehe.

SPG's are sexy, fast, luxurious, comfortable, and handle like nothing else. They are great cars.

Replaced ball joints and CV covers.

Power steering noise.

Plastic seat release levers broke off.

Screws under shift lever boot fell out.

Windshield washer jets quit working.

Tailpipe melted rear Bumper.

I found this little gem hidden under the snow on a lot in Anchorage. The ignition switch had frozen. Lucky me!

It seats my family of five, it has carried 22 large apple boxes when I had to move 400 miles to start a new job, and the passenger seat was still empty!

I spend very little on fuel, it gets about 30 mpg.

It is quick, tight, and a technical marvel for its age. I love working under the hood.

My wife drove it twice and now it is "her car." Gotta get her a nice new rig so I can get my car back!

Replacement light assemblies are TOO EXPENSIVE, and replacement gas caps are OUTRAGEOUSly over-priced.

Broken exhaust header pipe..

Bad suspension bushing at right front..

Interior light burnt out or switch is bad..

Lower front doors have some rust...

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.