Saab 9000 Hatchback 2.0 CS EcoPower 5d Auto (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought for very reasonable price (ex-contract hire).
Costs
Heavy weight and auto combine to have adverse effect on fuel consumption. This is offset by good reliability.
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On the road
Driving
Great long distance tourer. Eats the miles effortlessly and quietly. Its size and weight are noticeable on windy country roads.
Performance
Enough power for anything I want to do. Happily cruises at 100mph+ (in Germany of course).
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Living with it
Reliability
Keep it serviced and it will run for ever.
Image
Looks dated against the new Saabs. Back end looks like a cow's bum, but who cares?
Comfort
Good seating position. Quiet. Enormous load capacity.
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Security and Service
Security
No attempt to break in.
Service
Saab dealers are supposedly expensive, but I use a non-dealer Saab specialist.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Only minor problems.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes