1997 SAAB 900 Anniversary coupe review from Australia and New Zealand
"Sensible, quality car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Airbag required replacement - done without charge out of warranty following call to Saab Auto Australia as next year's 9-3 had airbag recall.
Tilt/slide mechanism for coupe front seat now only tilts; AUD300 quoted to get the 'slide' functioning.
Dealer incompetence saw bolts in steering arms not re-tightened following wheel alignment. This resulted in steering becoming deranged and both front tyres scrubbed. I needed to arrange for a Saab Auto Australia Technical Advisor to go to the dealers to get this sorted out. Both tyres replaced under warranty, but no offer from the dealer to refund any of the money I was spending for them to stuff up my car...
Sony stereo fitted in Australia replaced under warranty.
General comments?
Super comfortable long distance car.
Swedish build quality very good. Australian modifications (stereo, colour-coded paint) not to same standard.
Will hold two pairs of skis in bags inside the cabin.
Huge boot will hold pram and then some.
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| 1996 - 900 S CONVERTIBLE 2.3 LITER 4 cylinder Beautiful convertible that is fun to drive and looks newer than it is! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 56000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Holden Barina |
| Date of Entry | 8th December, 2002 |