1988 SAAB 9000 Turbo review from Australia and New Zealand
"It's the quickest, practical car I've owned and for what I paid for it it's the best value so far"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
"Ignition module" failed which caused the car to lose power instantly.
Heater flap motor burnt out. This caused the automatic climate control (ACC) to blow hot air only.
Roof liner sags. Common fault.
Small amount of rust in roof, but not worth repairing.
General comments?
My kids call this the rocket car.
It's fast, comfortable and roomy. I can't believe how much rear legroom there is.
On most trips I feel I've hardly driven. The comfort level is unbeatable. I arrive at my destination wanting to keep driving.
I've driven heaps of Australian and Japanese cars and they pale in comparison for comfort, driveability and style next to the 9000 Turbo.
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| Stylish, comfortable and roomy - but appalling reliability and build quality! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 litre turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 206800 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 221500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volvo 244 |
| Date of Entry | 9th April, 2005 |