The traction control system does not function properly. The estimate to fix it was approximately $500.00. I did not get it fixed.
The transmission malfunctioned. I have no reverse. It is not drivable currently. Cost to fix is $1,700. Cost to replace the transmission is $2,500 with a refurbished transmission. Saab USA, Inc. cannot guarantee that other gears will not malfunction before 2005. This does not give me much confidence in the car.
I would never buy a Saab car. My Saab car is only 6 years old and the transmission malfunctioned. Saab customer service would not assist me in any way. Would you buy a car expecting the transmission to malfunction after only 6 years? No one in their right mind would buy a $45,000 vehicle with those expectations. However, I feel that Saab gave the message that they do not expect their vehicles' transmissions to last longer than 6 years. When I spoke to them, they insisted that the car was 6 years old and things can go wrong with it.
I have owned a Nissan Stanza for 10 years, and I believe the transmission will last at least another 10 years.
Unlucky with the gearbox.
I've heard that the engine and gearbox are normally said to be good for over 250,000 miles.
Mine has currently done 110,000 and is still as smooth as ever.
Maybe after market parts would be a better option than the dealer - cheaper too.
Once again another person getting screwed by GM. I wouldn't purchase a SAAB after 1993 (1994 Convert.) for any amount of $$$$$. There should be a list somewhere of what auto manufacturers that use to producing good products and what years to avoid. Mercedes aren't what they use to be either.
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