1983 SAAB 900 900S 4 door from North America - Comments

17th Oct 2002, 16:02

"Crash-Tested and true."

What things have gone wrong with the car?

One valve spring broke.

Started was replaced.

All brakes replaced after being parked for one very wet summer. (these seize very quickly)

Thermo switch for cooling fan was replaced.

General comments?

This car was parked for a long time before I purchased it. This explained 106 000km for a 1983 in 1998.

I was a student and paid 16 000$ (Cdn) for it.

The only major problem I had was a broken valve spring right in the middle of my exams. This took me about 2 hours to replace, but since none of the three dealerships could identify the problem, and since they told me I could drive the car without any problem; the whole endeavour cost me much more.

I guess the engine did not appreciate being driven at 150km/h for 4 hours on three cylinders. It ended up costing me a rebuilt engine.

This goes to say, I loved the car, its looks, and all... but you need a gooroo to help you along the way.

It ended up destroyed in a 60km/h impact due to a drunken driver. I can honestly say it's a safe car.


25th Jun 2005, 18:47

Saab 900gls 1983...what can I say mines still going reasonably strong! I think they are pretty rare cars I haven't managed to find one like mine in a long time and certainly don't see the exact model driving round much on New Zealand roads. Hopefully it will keep going :)

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