1988 SAAB 900 S review from North America
"Ya don't have to be a yuppie to love this car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced ball joints and CV covers.
Power steering noise.
Plastic seat release levers broke off.
Screws under shift lever boot fell out.
Windshield washer jets quit working.
Tailpipe melted rear Bumper.
General comments?
I found this little gem hidden under the snow on a lot in Anchorage. The ignition switch had frozen. Lucky me!
It seats my family of five, it has carried 22 large apple boxes when I had to move 400 miles to start a new job, and the passenger seat was still empty!
I spend very little on fuel, it gets about 30 mpg.
It is quick, tight, and a technical marvel for its age. I love working under the hood.
My wife drove it twice and now it is "her car." Gotta get her a nice new rig so I can get my car back!
Replacement light assemblies are TOO EXPENSIVE, and replacement gas caps are OUTRAGEOUSly over-priced.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 98600 miles |
| Most recent distance | 109000 miles |
| Previous car | Acura Integra |
| Date of Entry | 7th December, 2004 |