Saab 9000 Saloon 1988-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Superb big boys toy for pennies.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Frightening... shop around for best deals and buy good donor for spares.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Harsh ride can be disconcerting at low speed.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Blimey!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Reasonable.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Very dated design now... too many nasty ones about.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Armchair comfort.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Kids could break in armed with a lolly stick.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Main dealers can't be bothered with elderly models, but many specialists about.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Rough and raucous since head gasket replaced by ham-fisted bodger.

    Other

    Clutch at 89,000 miles, oil leaks and fragile front suspension joints.

    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