1992 SAAB 9000 CS review from Australia and New Zealand
"A high performance lemon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket at 125,000.
Air conditioning compressor seized up at 140,000.
The ignition bank exchange at 160,000.
Valve for traction control 2x 140,000 and 220,000.
Traction control ECU (probably) continuous and un-diagnosed problem.
Heated seats at 140,000.
Left front and back window motors.
Sensor unit causing rich mixture at 130,000.
General comments?
Excellent power, handling, comfort, room, and practicality.
Very unreliable, expensive parts, complex and unreliable electronics.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 110000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 220000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Land Rover Series 2 |
| Date of Entry | 26th February, 2002 |