1991 SAAB 900 Convertible review from North America

I have gone through three starters due to the ignition switch sticking. The center console floor location of the switch is a very bad location (especially for a convertible). Three or four keys have broken off in the keyhole, and I've gotten a new ignition switch.

I've had problems with oil leaks and anti-freeze dripping on my feet.

The reverse gear went at 100,000 miles and I got quoted over and over again a cost of $4,000 for a new transmission from area SAAB dealers.

My convertible top disintegrated within three months into tattered, flapping bits of old cloth. It cost me $1,600 for a good-quality new and installation. Yikes.

This car appears to eat tires and brakes, but it may be just the way I drive.

The one thing that has saved me a lot of money with this car is finding a private repair man. I have to travel about an hour and a half for a service, but I got my reverse gear fixed, ball-joints, brakes, new muffler, oil leaks fixed, anti freeze leak fixed, turbo fixed, filters and belts changed all for under $1700 dollars. This guy is amazing! He lives in a field and only works on SAABs. I think I'll keep him!

If I had known how much money it would cost to keep this car in top shape, I may have waited till I was a bit older (and richer?) to buy it.

This care is beautiful, amazingly fun to drive, and it's my dream car so I plan on keeping it as long as possible.