Saab 9000 Saloon 2.0 CDE EcoPower 4d (1992/K) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap for a whole lot of car.
Costs
Supposedly reliable, but if they go wrong expect to re-mortgage your house.
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On the road
Driving
Mediocre.
Performance
Good turbo kick and 35+mpg.
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Living with it
Reliability
So - so, but expect the bills to be high when something goes.
Image
Cult status to Saab fans, obscure to others.
Comfort
Built for long motorway journeys.
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Security and Service
Security
Good alarm, plus nobody wants to knick them.
Service
No wonder the service is good. Labour is £100+ an hour at franchised dealerships.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Head gasket at 80k miles, £800 to fix.
Other
ABS unit failed (£700). A/C unit failed (£600).
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