1996 SAAB 9000 CSE review from North America
"A HUGE disappointment!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The engine seized up with no warning.
There were numerous problems with the cooling system which went without any warning.
I meticulously took care of the car, continuing to return the car to the dealer for its service intervals.
In addition there have been several other problems with the transmission and drivetrain.
In the past 6 months it has cost me over $4000 to repair and it is still having problems.
General comments?
After having owned a Saab 900 for ten years with almost 200,000 miles, the 9000 has been disappointing to say the least. After 60,000 miles it has gone into self-distruct mode. I am now in the process of trading it in for an Audi A6. Goodbye Saab.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 66000 miles |
| Previous car | SAAB 900 |
| Date of Entry | 30th August, 2000 |