1989 SAAB 900 S review from North America

Hand brake cable needs to be replaced.

Catalytic converter heat shield was holed.

Some other items had to be replaced due to normal wear and tear: the coolant reservoir, shock absorber bushings, and anti-rollbar bushings.

I've owned my SAAB 900S 4dr for 3 months now, and have already spent $1,200 on it. It's been very reliable so far, but the repairs are generally expensive. Nothing major has gone wrong with the car, but with SAABs even little problems cost a lot to fix.

That said, my car is in excellent condition partly because the previous owner spent $5,500 on it over his 3 years of ownership.

Performance is less than impressive due to the fact that I have the non-turbo S model with an automatic transmission. Handling, however, is very good and the car corners like a champ.

The seats are extremely comfortable and the dash layout is very driver-friendly. Visibility is also excellent.

Style-wise, the "classic" 900 is very distinctive and is instantly recognisable on the road. For those who don't like today's bland and generic cars, it is a breath of fresh air.

Pre-1994 SAAB 900s are well-known for their durability and practicality, as well as style. If maintained properly and cared for, these funky SAABs will provide their owners with many years of motoring enjoyment.