1989 SAAB 900 S review from North America
"Unique, quirky, pricey to fix, most reliable of Saab models"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A/C died at 140,000 and couldn't be fixed at a reasonable price.
Reverse gear is making crunching noises.
Some electrical quirks.
General comments?
I bought it to drive to the train station every day as I worked in NYC. Not too much of a strain on an old car. However ended up using it much more than anticipated and it performed reasonably well. The car is fast for a 4 cylinder non-turbo and handles well.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 158000 miles |
| Previous car | Acura Integra |
| Date of Entry | 12th May, 2003 |