Motor mounts(upper and lower).
Fuel pump.
Bosch computer (used).
Air mass sensor (used).
Water pump.
"Will soon need": rebuilt turbo, clutch, timing chain.
One of the nicest cars I have ever owned/driven. Hasn't been as reliable as I'd like but with over 218k miles, I accept that.
Still original turbo and timing chain! Fast as H*ll in cooler weather but still averages 27mpg.
Get a black one and it's nearly invisible. Great fun to blow off kids in little Japanese cars with a big 4 door, "old people" sedan.
Love the hatchback & huge cargo area.
The closest SAAB garage is 16 miles away but they have "loaners" and use used parts when available.
Totally agree on performance, my 1988 model flew until a piston jammed. It's now being rebuilt even though the car is only worth £700 or so. Don't think for a minute that parts are dear, just shop around and avoid the Saab dealers.
Absolute bargain luxury car, comfort, good overall reliability and still managed 28-35 mpg depending on my right foot. Can't wait to get it back on the road as the Peugeot 406 I have now is slow, unreliable and poorly built.
I just acquired a 1987 SAAB 9000 Turbo.
Bought it from a guy that took A1 top notch care of it. It still has awesome power for a 4 banger and power everything still works too, sunroof included. In my opinion this is just as good of a luxury car today as it was 14 years ago.
I recently purchased a 1989 turbo 9000. It's white with a tan leather interior and has only 104,000 miles on it. The performance is like WOW!!! My gas mileage is similiar to a 6 cylinder car 18-21 mpg. The car has not given me any problems and parts can be found for reasonable prices if you don't resort to the dealer!!!
I really like this car and plan to keep it for a while.
Just this past summer I picked up a mint sparkling white, with lush black leather 1988 9000 turbo, and I cannot believe the pep this Saab has. As a 17 year old driving a Saab Sedan, there have been some remarks... so I've decked it out with 1600 dollars, which produces 1400 watts of sound potential in the custom trunk enclosure alone. Also, I have to agree with you, it is the funniest thing to blow off a fellow teenager on the road after they've dumped thousands into making their Japanese car look "cool." Those cars are great "noise makers." One Big Muffler and they think they are king of the road. It's been a great car for me, it sounds like it's doing great for you, Power to the Saab!
As a sixteen year old driver of a Saab 9000 Turbo, I relate to ignorant friends saying that I'm driving a "grandma car." Until they take a ride. :)
I paid only $380 dollars for mine on eBay. It is black with two grey doors and a grey hood. My turbo gets VERY hot, it glows red, and yes I mean glows, the whole thing glows bright red like if you were making somthing out of moltant metal. I don't know if that is normal, but at about 2,700 rpm the turbo does kick in and it will make you pee your pants. It stays in third all the way over 100mph, then fourth will take you to over 135mph. This car will embarass just about anything out of japan if you start at say 60mph neck and neck then green light means go. oh, don't drive as fast as me if you want to live past 22 yrs of age.
If your turbocharger is glowing red then coolant isn't getting to it. This is often caused by deteriorated rubber hosing going to and from the turbocharger. Also check the shaft inside for excess play, as high temperatures could have damaged the bearing.
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