Everything is wrong with this car is the bottom line.
This is my second SAAB and it is my fault that I bought another. I keep complaining about the problems on the first and the dealer said the new car is better built and experienced none I complained. I got sold and I bought the new SAAB, but it came back with a whole new set of problems. Owning a SAAB is like a nightmare waiting to happen.
I spend an average of $3-6,000 each year fixing this car after the warranty runs out.
I fixed the head gasket at 120,000 KM and then again at 200,000 km.
The car would not start when it gets hot and have spend thousands at the dealers with no success.
The digital ignition module went at 160,000.
The computer for the panel went twice, and I paid over $2,000 to fix each time.
Air condition went at 130,000KM.
A lot of small things goes and every time I take my car into the dealer, it will come back with a list of fixes and and costs hundreds if not thousands to fix.
For a manufacturer that claims to be building planes, I can't believe they produce such a bad car.
If you want a unreliable car that sucks money out of your wallet, then get a SAAB! If you want a reliable car, get something else.
Sorry youve had such bad luck with your 97 Saab, typically they are pretty good cars. I have one made in 98 and have 122,000 miles without any probs other than general maintenance.
I have a 1997 900 Turbo convertible and the only problem so far has been a bad direct ignition module. Great car, fast, fun to drive and very good on gas too. It's my first SAAB, but not my last.
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