Saab 9000 Hatchback 2.3 Turbo CS Aero 5d (1995/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
More toys than Hamleys for 2/3 the price of a BMW.
Costs
Local independant poor, main dealer ace - Lytham St Annes.
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On the road
Driving
Bit wallowy to be honest. Great in a straight line, though.
Performance
Faster 50 - 70 than a Diablo!
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Living with it
Reliability
To date hasn't let me down.
Image
Bit of an old fella's car, so cheaper to insure than a Golf GTi 8v.
Comfort
Heated leather wrap around seats, do a 100 miles in one - it feels like you've done 5.
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Security and Service
Security
It's still there, so it must be ok.
Service
As above, Lytham St Annes SAAB are great.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Wastegate actuator problem.
Other
Change anti-roll bar bushes front and rear, change rear wishbone bushes, uprate to Bilstein/Konis, spend £70 on a stage 1 tune kit (+40 brake) and you'll leave everything short of a BMW M3 for dead...
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