1988 SAAB 900 S from North America - Comments

7th Dec 2004, 22:49

"Ya don't have to be a yuppie to love this car"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Replaced ball joints and CV covers.

Power steering noise.

Plastic seat release levers broke off.

Screws under shift lever boot fell out.

Windshield washer jets quit working.

Tailpipe melted rear Bumper.

General comments?

I found this little gem hidden under the snow on a lot in Anchorage. The ignition switch had frozen. Lucky me!

It seats my family of five, it has carried 22 large apple boxes when I had to move 400 miles to start a new job, and the passenger seat was still empty!

I spend very little on fuel, it gets about 30 mpg.

It is quick, tight, and a technical marvel for its age. I love working under the hood.

My wife drove it twice and now it is "her car." Gotta get her a nice new rig so I can get my car back!

Replacement light assemblies are TOO EXPENSIVE, and replacement gas caps are OUTRAGEOUSly over-priced.


4th Feb 2005, 13:01

The Saab 900 S is a great car. Being a new Saab Guy I didn't quite understand the car. I have always owned Volvo. My Saab 900 S is a 1989. Great Car. be sure if you buy one to check the following;

A). Computer-Located on the passenger side firewall.

B). Fuel Pump- Make sure it is clean and has a new fuel filter.

C). Have the charging system tested to make sure the alternator is in good shape. Alternators in Saab's are generally strong.

D).Headliners--make sure they are sealed or you may have to replace.

E). Stuck Valves... You will know because it will sound like a misfired spark plug.

Overall...I am very pleased!!! Run like no other car I have ever owned.

Mark Gilliam

Marietta, Georgia.

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