1998 SAAB 9000 Turbo Anniversary review from UK and Ireland
"Fast and furious with a thirst to match"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A hydraulic pipe burst, which took out the clutch. £150 to fix.
A couple of turbo problems, which were:
* Some kind of "pin" fell out (£30)
* Two boost control valves, the second of which was under warranty (£180)
* Alternator belt needed replacing.
Otherwise, just routine tyres and an exhaust midsection.
General comments?
It drinks like a fish - 18 to 25mpg - it costs £45 to go 250 miles. However, a 2.3 litre with a full turbocharger isn't exactly going to be fuel efficient, and it certainly delivers the goods performance-wise. The Anniversary limited edition has 225bhp.
Sadly, the body parts and servicing are all expensive. £190 for a wing mirror.
The seats are superb, the driver feels more like he's in a plane than a car - excellent dash and lots of buttons.
For £5,000 a year ago, I couldn't have asked for more, but now I've a kid on the way I just can't afford the fuel! Anyone know of any fast diesels?
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 petrol turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 82000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95000 miles |
| Previous car | SAAB 9000 |
| Date of Entry | 9th January, 2004 |