1989 SAAB 9000 S review from North America
"Among the best luxury cars in the 80's"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Belt tensioner broke at 196,000 miles.
Voltage meter on the dash faded until gone.
Power windows and sunroof buttons no longer stay lit.
Headlights go out at worst possible time.
Rear lift gate does not open.
General comments?
This car with all of it's minor flaws is very reliable.
It has never died on me without giving warning first.
The most comfortable car I have ever driven on long distances.
The roomiest interior ever.
This Saab handles rather well for a car with over 200k on the clock.
Very, very slow. At least 20 seconds to reach average highway speeds.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 194600 miles |
| Most recent distance | 230400 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Tracer |
| Date of Entry | 14th June, 2004 |