1998 SAAB 900 SE review from North America
"Dependable, good drive, watch for lemons"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Purge Valve Failure 111000m
Leather Seats Wearing when purchased.
LED Readout of information display losing pixels.
General comments?
Driver's seating and cabin excellent layout and comfort.
Seats are very comfortable. Driving for 4-6 hours is comfortable.
Seating Position may be awkward for some American drivers. Upright.
Power is good, turbo lag and throttle response are drawbacks.
Body roll more is high and car tends to plow into turns under braking.
Acceleration is slow at low speeds. Great at highway speeds.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 109000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 115000 miles |
| Previous car | Land Rover LWB |
| Date of Entry | 6th December, 2005 |