1994 SAAB 900 SE review from North America
"An amazing, reliable car, but can turn into a money pit"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
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.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 163000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 195000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 850 |
| Date of Entry | 23rd October, 2009 |