1995 SAAB 900 S review from Spain
"Unreliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch cable has broken twice. Clutch disc had to be replaced at 70.000 Km. Oxygen sensor replaced at 80.000 Km. Both seat abatement cables had to be replaced at 60-8500 Km. Headlight lamps have failed on both sides at the same time (real neat when driving at night). Engine is very sluggish at low RPM. Poor fuel economy: 11Lt/100 Km (9.09 Km/Lt) Clutch is very hard to move, terrible in city traffic. Alternator does not charge battery well: have to change battery every two years. Gearshift lever handle broke in pieces at 85.000 Km. Steering wheel is crumbling at 100.000 Km. Light reflectors have tarnished and dimmed over time and are unsafe now. ABS light goes on erratically since 60.000 Km. Check engine light goes on and off every 5-6.000 Km. Steering shimmy at 120 Km/h since the car was bought, has never entirely improved even with change of tires, wheel balancing. It brakes well.
General comments?
This car feels very unreliable. Things have deteriorated that can only be attributed to poor manufacturing quality.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 102000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Opel Calibra |
| Date of Entry | 25th September, 2007 |