1990 SAAB 9000 9000CD review from North America
"A bit of a let down!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The Climate Control System was a complete let down. The Air Conditioning simply would not function for more than three months at a time without needing technical attention.
Alignment needed to be constantly examined even though I always traveled on well maintained highways.
The body simply is not able to withstand Canadian winters, rust took over very quickly.
The 9000CD does not have what I would consider a refined ride. The suspension is quite tight, and as a result the car rattles and shakes a little too much.
General comments?
The car is very quick because of the turbo charger, the turbo lag is manageable. Very Spacious for a car of it's size.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 151000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 175000 kilometres |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 7th February, 2003 |