1992 SAAB 900 16v 2.0 petrol

Summary:

If I buy another car it will be a pre 1993 SAAB 900

Faults:

Central locking malfunctions in very damp weather, but works fine in the dry.

Driver's seat flip forward lever fell off.

General Comments:

This car is excellent. It is the best car I have driven. Better by far than the other family car, a newer more powerful Audi.

The ride is firm, but it keeps you in touch with the road so well & the seats are great. Handling is excellent & it is great on slippery roads.

I recommend diligent service. Go to an independent Saab expert. My expert is brilliant & so are his prices. I could pay more to run a fiesta as far as service costs go.

The car is quick, partly this is because the gearing is low. It has a lot of low revs torque. But if you drive hard you pay the price in fuel. I get 25mpg.

After 120k miles the engine is still very low on emissions.

The interior of the car looks like new. It is very durable & well styled.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 12th February, 2001

31st Dec 2003, 22:11

I love my 92 Saab 900...224,000 miles and still goin strong. Excellent cars.

5th May 2004, 12:35

I agree, I also love My Saab. I Have a Saab 900 16 valve turbo (1992) and I love it. 114k miles and still looks and works great.

1st Jun 2005, 11:43

I am in full agreement. This is the best car I've ever owned.

I've had my 1992 900SE Automatic for 8 years and it still drives like a dream. Not a glitch.

The seats are the most comfortable I've ever experienced.

SAAB had really got this car right.

This is the epitome of SAAB models.

20th Mar 2006, 18:23

I think I've got the lot of you beaten, mileage-wise: 235,000 and still pulling (not quite so) strong (it isn't a turbo or anything). Fantastic car nonetheless, however. I'll likely buy another when this one meets it's fate.

In reply to 1st Jun 2005, 11:43

16th Jul 2011, 17:34

I own a 900XS 1992, Automatic, my second Saab, previously a 99GL.

Not impressed with the quality on this car; serious corrosion on the bonnet, tailgate and doors, plus the silvering on the headlamps have deteriorated. Inside, the headlining has disintegrated.

None of this was apparent on my 99. Standards have slipped, and I wouldn't buy another. By the way, this is a two owner car, with a genuine 22,000 miles and full history.