1989 SAAB 9000 S review from North America
"Can't get a better car for the money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bulb failures galore.
3 out of 4 windows quit.
The exhaust has broken numerous times.
All brake pads, rotors, and calipers have been replaced.
Had to wire the cooling fan to run all of the time due to overheating.
Speakers blow about once a month.
Electronically slow/stupid.
Broken motor mounts.
General comments?
I have put tons of money into the thing, but also had lots of help from the junkyard.
The car has never once left me stranded, even for a flat tire.
Surprisingly quick for a non-turbo 4 banger.
Can't argue with 30+ miles per gallon.
Extremely comfortable heated leather seats.
Climate control is terribly annoying with no "OFF" switch.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 non-turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 114000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 125000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 21st August, 2001 |