Saab 900 Hatchback 2.0i 16V 5d (1989/F) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Private buys best, good value for cost.
Costs
Plenty of spares about of other cars, or from second hand parts suppliers.
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On the road
Driving
Great to drive.
Performance
Put it in third and go, not a lot gets near it, boy racers beware.
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Living with it
Reliability
Only broke down when ignition amplifier went. First breakdown in 9yr ownership of Saab 900,s.
Image
Look different not a jelly mould variant of anyone else, I love the look, has a presence on the road.
Comfort
Had back problems, but never been a problem in my Saabs', good supportive seats.
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Security and Service
Security
Who wants to steal a Saab with a locked gearbox. How do you hotwire one of these and drive it away? It is its own security.
Service
Do your own, it's pretty easy, use private mechanic if too hard.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Great strong engine.
Other
R oof lining comes adrift in some, remove complete, and respray glue and its done.
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