Faults:

The car had a non working Sensonic transmission that the original owner had spent a small fortune trying to fix. Even when these work "properly", these are pretty jerky and unrefined.

Did an extensive fix myself to convert it to manual transmission with parts from a wrecked 900 from the same year. Really not that complicated, but some problems finding out the electronics part.

Besides that, I didn't replace a single thing on this car.

General Comments:

My father had a 95 convertible for some years, absolutely fabulous car in the summertime. He was smart enough to avoid the Sensonic transmission, although the demo car was equipped with this transmission. We both absolutely hated it. Tried another dealer that had a demo with a manual transmission, this was simply a fantastic car.

Some years later I wanted the same car, just at one third the price. Yes, these cars were pretty pricey when new.

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:

Replaced: all the sensors, gearbox, gear mechanism, clutch, radiator fan, electrical wiring (all), hatch door pistons (arms), shock absorbers, electrical antenna, all the hoses.

General Comments:

I got it for cheap from an elderly man, who bought it from a friend, another elderly person, whom always had the car serviced at the main dealership. What a rip-off! I blame all my problems and money spending on the dealership. They probably took advantage that the old dudes didn't know what they were paying for, and how to check it!!!

Original parts are expensive in Israel, so get them online! Once you replaced something, it won't fail you again!

Faults:

Nothing at all except a bulb blew in the right rear tail light last year. I can't get over the amazing quality, solidity and reliability of this vehicle.

General Comments:

It now being 2011. I have owned this car for 11 years. As I do drive quite a distance daily, this is the perfect car for this job. It has never let me down, and is a very comfortable smooth ride, with great handling and a bit of power when you need it.

Since I have owned this vehicle, I have put 278,000 k's on the clock, and nothing has gone wrong except for the bulb in the taillight, which is listed above. I am just extremely impressed. Thank you Saab. I think this vehicle still has a lot of life in it, and when the day comes, it will be replaced by a later model.