Saab 900 Hatchback 1979-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Rare model, so costs a little more to insure.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Steer clear of dealers. Plenty of after-market parts.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quick and reliable. Solid as a rock.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    LPT helps it along. Not a GTi eater.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Can't remember last time I saw the engine.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Some say it's ugly. Others say it's a work of art.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Leather, air con, PAS etc - very nice.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    No built-in security gadgets.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Never really dealt with the main dealers - only on odd occasions, i.e. for badges.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Electric window motor ceased to work.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes