1991 SAAB 9000 Carlsson 2.3 turbo

Summary:

Great Car... GO SAAB

Faults:

So far nothing, touch wood, BUT..

1. I have put a cooler fan switch in it so that the radiator thermo fan starts earlier, also took the centre out of the thermostat, to make it run cooler (needed in qld).

2. Replaced the EDU globes.

3. Flushed Radiator.

4. Air-con not hooked up, so don't know.

That's it so far, keeping my fingers crossed.

General Comments:

Fantastic car. LOVE IT!

If this one blew up I would buy another one in a shot.

Handles really well, great pick up, really quick.

It's a SAAB so built really well, and feels very safe.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 3rd June, 2007

1991 SAAB 9000 Carlsson 2.3 turbo

Summary:

The best value European car that money can buy

Faults:

During the two years I owned it, these are the faults that occurred.

Climate control only ran at full heat or full cold.

Electric passenger seat faulty.

Dash light blew.

Roof lining became loose.

Something to do with the air intake, unsure of actual problem, but was fixed easily.

General Comments:

Great car! Before this I had a Ford Falcon of the same year & it cost me triple to maintain in the same amount of time as the Saab did.

Reliable, fast, great handling, amazing luggage space & so cheap to buy.

The only thing that bothered me for a while was getting used to front wheel drive.

Servicing & basic mechanical repair's are relatively cheap, but electrical repaires are very expensive

Eg: Quoted $1200 to repair my climate control system!

Panel replacement parts on limited models such as the Carlsson are absolutely over the top.

Eg: Quoted $3000 for both side skirts!!but this is where insurance comes in handy.

Overall I loved this car & only sold it because I bought a boat & needed a larger car to tow it. I am now looking for another Saab, but a later Aero model.

Since I had my Saab, three of my friends have bought & still own various model Saab's & all are very happy.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 4th September, 2004

22nd Jun 2007, 00:37

Hi Guys,

Got to love those Carlsson hey?

I've had mine for about a month now, and what a car!!

The previous owner obviously wasn't the brightest spark in the universe and put a 900 cv joint into a 9000. My Saab mechanic (fantastic guy) figured this out after I heard a scraping sound from the front left. But all fixed now. Also don't know about you guys, but I have had to replace 10+ globes in the dash, 3 in the climate control unit, 3 edu globes, and a few others as well.

Must say I love the turbo. This is the first turbo car I have ever owned and man... I love the power.

Nice to hear that someone else has fallen in love with Carlsson as well. Hope all keep going well for you guys.

Richard.

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1991 SAAB 9000 CS 2.3 turbo

Summary:

Nice car, but woudn't buy another one

Faults:

Well for starters the passenger seats electric adjustment has gone and I have not got round to fixing it yet.

The material on the sunroof is falling off.

My head gasket blew about 20,000 kilometers after I bought it.

General Comments:

This car is a smooth cruiser.

It is very very solid and safe.

The seats are a joy to sit in and are comfortable on a long trip.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 17th January, 2003

24th Jan 2003, 07:42

The electric seat issue is quite common. Before you think about expensive repairs, take a hammer & GENTLY tap the motors. You will probably find this works.

27th Apr 2008, 21:31

Ha-ha, curious. Hope my seats keep functioning!

I've got a 91 CS 2.3Auto too, in NZ. I think my head gasket has just gone as well, 140,000kms very common issue. Also the headlight chrome is faded : (

Nice cars for long trips though.