1996 SAAB 900 S review from Australia and New Zealand
"Poor build quality; a let down"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Distributor cap and rotor button broke.
Handbrake cable mount broke off.
Radiator hose broken (understandable).
Clutch replaced at 130,000 (understandable).
This car has broken down, and been towed to the mechanic 3 times.
Faulty engine immobiliser, all vacuum hoses needed replacing.
Door molds have come off, sill mold fallen off.
Heater knob broke, passenger sun visor does not sit properly, glove box does not close properly unless pushed hard.
General comments?
Overall the car is economical, but the poor build quality lets this car down.
Hard, cable operated clutch; should be hydraulic for this type of marque.
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A great second hand buy |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 102000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 143000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Holden Vectra |
| Date of Entry | 20th April, 2008 |