1991 SAAB 9000 i review from UK and Ireland
"A comfortable, reliable slug"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The exhaust blew out (to be expected).
Front brake pads (to be expected).
Carpet by the pedals is badly worn - holed in parts (but then it's done 160k).
The windscreen wash runs out through the wipers on the lights. Irritating, but fixed with a peg, of all things.
Couple of electrical niggles - the indicators are a little hooky, the lights sometimes turn themselves on, but nothing overly serious. Just annoying.
General comments?
The car is comfortable and very smooth. My other half loves it - it just glides along the road minding its own business and not making much noise. Even after >160k, there's no real squeaks or creaks from the cabin.
However. I don't love it. There's nothing wrong with it, but the 2.0i non-turb-ocharged engine feels seriously sluggish compared to my previous car (which I still have).
There's no feedback through the steering, and the clutch and accelerator need hard work.
The seats are comfortable, but tend to numb my lower legs after a while - too much support for the thighs, it seems.
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| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0i 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 164000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 170000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda 626 |
| Date of Entry | 15th July, 2002 |