Saab 900 Hatchback 1979-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Private buys best, good value for cost.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Plenty of spares about of other cars, or from second hand parts suppliers.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Great to drive.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Put it in third and go, not a lot gets near it, boy racers beware.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Only broke down when ignition amplifier went. First breakdown in 9yr ownership of Saab 900,s.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Look different not a jelly mould variant of anyone else, I love the look, has a presence on the road.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Had back problems, but never been a problem in my Saabs', good supportive seats.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    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

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Do your own, it's pretty easy, use private mechanic if too hard.

  • 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