1988 SAAB 900 review from North America
"A very practical, well built, and fun to drive car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Constant velocity joints needed replacement on both sides at time of purchase .
The left front wheel bearing also began to go bad at same time as joints.
Front ball joints needed replacing.
General comments?
Absolutely fabulous build quality. It feels as solid as a tank.
Very well thought out interior. All controls are in easy reach for the driver.
Amazing amount of luggage space. About 56 cubic feet with the fastback once the rear seats are folded.
This car handles very well in all weather condidtions. Very good in snow.
Despite the age and mileage, the interior has held up well. The only problems were a cracked dash and faded seats from the sun.
The engine is slow on initial acceleration, but has good torque. Once the car gets going, it will accelerate well.
Manual 5 speed transmission is a little rubbery. But it's OK once you get used to it. The clutch is rather heavy.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 8v Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 135000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 29th November, 2002 |