Water Pump and Drive Belt Went at 59000 Miles. Cost $5K to repair because Drive Belt damaged entire engine.
New Muffler at 50000 Miles.
Headlight bulbs changed constantly.
Power Window and Power Antennae replaced at 50000 miles.
Power Roof Sensor had to be replaced at 70000 miles.
The car is built tough and I feel safe driving it.
It is not a comfortable ride, but I chose safety over comfort with this car.
This is my second and last Saab 900.
The first was a 1989 that I put 217,000 miles on with NO PROBLEMS at all.
I swore I would drive a SAAB for the rest of my life.
My second Saab is a lemon. I hate owning it because I have a constant fear of it breaking down.
From your list of engine repairs, I suspect your car was fitted with the infamous GM 2.5 liter 6. That is your problem. I find the NG 900 (in four cylinder form) to be an excellent car in itself, and although less distinctive than the original design, an excellent Saab. Go for the 2.3, or any of the turbo's next time. They don't use timing belts, and hold up fine, as you experianced with your previous car.
Ummm... I thought drive belts where to be replaced at 50000 miles. mabye there was a reason it sliped at 59000... I don't know MABYE.
Yeah, I pretty sure you are suppose to change the belts every 50000m or so. but what model 900 did you get. the first saab I had was a 88 saab 900 turbo, now I have a 97 saab 900 s convertible. they were both great cars. I love my saabs. just stay with the 4 cylinders, 2.0 turbo or 2.3 engines, those are the good reliable ones.
I had a 95 convertible with the "dreaded" 2.5 V6 and it was great it lasted 194,000 miles and the only thing that was out of the ordinary that I had to replace was the front axle. and that was was only about $1000 at a Saab mechanic. The only reason I got rid of it is because the top wore out and I didn't want to have to drop $1500 for a new one.
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