1988 SAAB 9000 S review from North America
"Very solid and reliable, and fun to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced clutch, master cylinder, slave cylinder and throw out bearing when purchased.
Blower motor started getting erratic at 150,00 miles. for some reason it works well in below freezing weather, but hardly at all above freezing.
Instrument panel lights are out in the electronic readout section.
Replaced all motor mounts, upper and lower.
Repaired power windows all around the car, due to part age and wear.
Repaired burned wire at fuel pump.
General comments?
This car was slightly neglected, but for its age I would say well kept.
Once tuned it runs great! I drive it every day with no problems.
The manual shift is fun and quick.
It cruises very well.
Body and interior are in great shape.
I maintain my car with a 900 manual and what I can get off the world wide web, it is a simple car to keep up once you get over the sticker shock of some replacement parts. I shop the salvage yards and when I do find one I strip it of all the goodies.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 148000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 154000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Maxima |
| Date of Entry | 6th January, 2005 |