Faults:

Just 1 blown headlight bulb.

General Comments:

A very solid feel. Although the weight is quite apparent at low speeds, this tends to give a chunky feel on the motorway.

The quiet, comfortable, wood paneled cabin is complemented by a superb factory fitted cd/sound system.

My 2 liter auto is perhaps a little slower off the mark than I'd expected, but can be hustled along if the bank balance can keep pace with the drastic drop in economy.

Grab yourself a low miler with a service history and you can't go far wrong!.

Faults:

Clutch/flywheel was replaced at 50000 despite mainly 5th gear motorway use. New rear discs at 52000. Water pump seized at 30000 resulting in drive-belt snapping.

General Comments:

Once had a Mk 1 Saab 900S which, despite being slower off the mark felt a far more prestigious vehicle. Everything fitted together better than the present car. Dash board is cheap grey plastic and switchgear not as well made. On the positive side the car is very quiet at high speeds - the gearbox gives 25mph per 1000rpm. Very comfortable although ventilation could be better. Handles OK, but I know its limitations and I certainly can't throw it into bends with the confidence that I could my Golf GTi Mk 2.

Faults:

Strut bearings went out at 67000. $400 to fix.

Check engine light lit up every 4000 miles or so. Three seperate mechanics could not pinpoint the problem. Suspected oxygen sensor.

Transmission leaked. $800 to fix.

General Comments:

This is the best car I've owned. The only downside to this car is that it is expensive to maintain. It didn't need maintenance often, though.

Handles amazingly well in snow. During the winter I had it in the snow almost daily. As long as you have decent tires, it is difficult to make this thing spin.

Very roomy cabin. The back seats fold down. It's amazing how much stuff you can fit down there.

The back seats are spacious.

Ergonomic. Everything in the car is positioned very well. The seats are very comfortable, and visibility is excellent. When you look in front of you, all you can see is road.

Fast. Acceleration is okay. The car does really well in the high end. It's easy to get up to 100 mph and not realize you're going that fast.

The thing is great on road trips. The seats are highly adjustable, and have memory settings (probably optional). The stereo system is wonderful. The climate control system works well.

Great car.

Faults:

Battery failed 3 times. Finally replaced by a non GM battery and no further problems.

General Comments:

The car has served us well. We drive a lot in rural winter conditions. We have had no problems using snow tires.

It is a well balanced design which is fun to drive yet very practical. My only complaint, other than the lousy standard battery, is that I find the seats to be lacking in low back support.

Faults:

This is a fabulous car: safe, powerful when you need it, comfortable and with a boot like a small van - executive specs. With room for loads of tools.

I did have a problem at 34000 miles with the bearings in the gearbox, but the manufacturer repaired the fault free of charge as it should not have happened at that mileage.

Occasionally the computer reverts to a homesick Swedish script, but it soon returns to normal.

Needs faithful servicing at 10,000 mile intervals.

General Comments:

A superb, safe, comfortable car that seems to be very well built and everlasting. I travel for 6 hours at a time and still feel most relaxed and refreshed when I exit the car after my journey. Well done SAAB for creating a comfortable car for drivers that are 6' plus!! The heated seats are a real bonus too, and the air con is ideal for warm climates.

I look forward to my next SAAB.

Long live SAAB.

Faults:

Failed gear box; recalled for faults with electric hood; "sticky" electric wing mirrors; deadlocking seized; oil leak; water leak.

General Comments:

Before the 900 I ran a 9000. Build quality was better (though the 2.0 litre engine was woefully inadequate).

The 900 has a very poor 1st gear ratio. As soon as you start you have to almost instantly change into 2nd.

After the recall the electric roof works fine.

The standard of servicing has dropped off since Saab sold off their own garages to independents. Saab garages now have to get almost every part delivered directly from Sweden (seriously!). Apparently it's cheaper. Problem is if delivery is delayed, or they send the wrong part (as they did to me recently), the car stays off the road.