Faults:

Nothing. I have had the 900 for a year, and I bought it from a senior citizen that didn't use it much. The car was new! With all maintenance on schedule at a Saab dealer. I did 4000 Km in 1 year; basically it's my 2nd car.

General Comments:

Good build for the time it was built; it is 16 years old now.

Powerful engine and fast response, but in my opinion, it's a car to cruise in, not to drive fast on sharp and tight roads, where it can be scary.

It has also a big boot; as big as some estates.

Faults:

Currently:

Brakes need to be replaced.

Shocks need to be replaced.

Sunroof leaks.

All the sensors in the car sometimes misread (eg. The car will tell me my brake lights are out when it is not so)

High beams often don't work in cold weather.

Air conditioner doesn't work.

Previously Repaired:

Fuel line.

General Comments:

It seems like I have a lot of current repairs on the car, but the sunroof is inconsequential. I have sealed it, so technically it is fixed, but not in a sense that it works properly.

The sensors are just a minor annoyance. Each time I check to make sure the brake or head lights are working.

The high beams are an issue in the winter, but most places I drive have lit roads, so it's not necessary to use them.

The first few gears are slow, but once I shift into 3rd, this car flies.

I love the weight of the car. It makes me feel very safe while driving.

I have been driving this car for 3 years and I love it. Even when there are problems, this car is reliable. I've gotten compliments on it very often, with people who cannot believe that it is a '94! The body style looks much newer.

The ONLY drawback with this Saab or any Saab is the cost to fix it. That is why so many of the problems have not been fixed yet.

Faults:

Water pump replaced at 100,000.

Power steering line replaced at 106,000.

Idle control module replaced at 106,000.

Passenger side ball joint replaced at 110,000.

Fuel pump at 131,000.

Normal expected maintenance (tires, brakes and oil changes)

General Comments:

This is by far the best car I have ever owned. It looks almost new inside and out, it is very fast and handles as good as a BMW (I am sure some BMW owner will take exception to this...), gets 28mpg overall, big enough to haul a refrigerator, and is a tank in the snow with the correct tires. This really is the perfect vehicle!

The only drawback is it is a little costly to maintain. But considering all of the positives, this is something I can happily live with. Too bad they don't make them like this anymore.