1985 SAAB 900 review from North America
"It is a fun car, great for younger drivers to have fun in"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Blown Head Gasket at 117000.
Oil Leaks starting at 109000.
Bought the car with bad seats and worn interior, including cracked dash board and ripped up headliner.
General comments?
This was my first car that I bought at age 14 and began to restore it at 15. In my opinion it is the most unique car I could ever hope to own. Had I been older with some more money to play with I don't think I would have ever gotten rid of this car.
While I loved owning this car, its age and because it was an import made it pricy to fix and eventually cost too much in repairs to keep.
For those looking for a great little car that, with the proper upkeep, will last a long time, the SAAB 900 is perfect. I found it handled well in the snow, the heater never failed on me, and it's fold down back seats made it perfect for a day of skiing or snowboarding.
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| Comfortable, but expensive to maintain |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 109000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 117000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 22nd October, 2006 |