1988 SAAB 900 review from Netherlands
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Since September 1998:
The dashboard lighting goes on and off. Not during driving but when you start the engine the light won't turn on. Using a pair of pliers and some force applied it will work for a day or two. Then the whole thing starts again. Pretty annoying at times but very expensive to repair.
I once lost the belt for the power steering somewhere on the highway and did not notice it before I had to make sharp turn. You can imagine the surprise. Next day it was fixed for free!
The car gets its service every 20000 kms which costs about 750 NlG (375 USd).
General comments?
You just gotta love 'em those 900's. This one's grown on me in time and the next car will certainly be a SAAB 900 again although the last time I drove the new model 900 I thought it didn't feel as good as the old ones.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0i |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Date of Entry | 7th February, 1999 |