Faults:

Oil Cooler began leaking at 158,000km. This was replaced with external V6 Oil Cooler Kit, costing $1323.

Engine cut frequently after turning the ignition. Revving the engine prevented immediate stalling. This was rectified several times by cleaning the Crank Angle Sensor.

ABS Control Unit blew at 161,000 km causing ABS Warning light to illuminate on the dashboard. Replaced with second hand unit costing $814.

General Comments:

This car is comfortable to drive, offering a great ride for cruising.

The build quality is superb compared with most other cars, especially the paintwork.

Even the 4 Speed Automatic transmission is very responsive, making it great for setting off and overtaking, quickly and safely.

One of the safest cars on the road. A Ford Falcon ran into the back of us causing a few small scratches to the boot paintwork and a small cut in the rear bumper, whilst the front of the Falcon disintegrated with the radiator ending up on the engine block spewing anti-boil onto the road. The Falcon owner wants a SAAB!

The General Motors V6 engine (same as in top end Vauxhall) is nowhere near as reliable as the true SAAB 2.0L and 2.3L engines.

Faults:

Minor cosmetic faults only so far. A couple of loose fitting internal pieces (sun visor clip/ashtray facing) broken and cheaply replaced. Central locking system is a bit stiff and clunky.

Mechanically nothing at all yet. But when I bought the car it came with a long service history so it had obviously been looked after.

General Comments:

Why oh why didn't I buy a Saab before. This really is a super car. Although just a straight 2.0l engine, it's sprightly enough around town and cruises comfortably on the motorways.

The interior is spacious and the boot cavernous. Everything works. The ride is extremely comfortable and bless those Swedes for their heated seats.

I'm yet to discover a downside. It's is perhaps slightly thirsty, but not outrageously so. It's even cheap to insure. Yes the car is ten years old, but I paid just £750 for it and I'd rather drive this car than my wife's new Renault Clio.

Faults:

Not much other than the normal Saab things.. Top pump leaked.. fixed by Saab.. Brakes all the time...Oil..has to be synt... And ohhh the recalls..

Some rust has shown up in strange places.. under trunk lid? also in the middle of the doors?

General Comments:

Great car//we love it.. Its not our daily driver, but when the sun is out here in Ohio and its time to put the top down..can't think of a better car.. It still looks great 10 years later and still turns peoples heads. It does have some turbo lag.. but over 3000 rpm... let her rip...

Faults:

Rear muffler system.

Failed A/c system which required new coolant and charging every summer.

Electrical system problems.

Sticky gearbox during the winter.

Seized engine at 70,000.

General Comments:

This vehicle was the first car I bought after saving for years.

I ended up buying the car all over again with the money invested.

I kept investing because I believed it would be the last problem.

This particular year was said to have many problems.

Faults:

CV Joint right side went out at 175000 miles.

Car makes grinding noises when attempting to put car in reverse. Have had it pop out of gear on numerous occasions.

Rust is bad on lower part of doors.

Slow to move away from stop, but passes in and out of risque situations like a breeze. Car is very comfortable and receives compliments from passengers.

Seats worn badly on driver's side.

General Comments:

Car is wonderfully reliable. Though when repairs are necessary, they can be pricey. My previous Volkswagen was forever in the shop nearly costing car payments on a monthly basis. The Saab has fewer necessary repairs and is a much more comfortable ride. Looking forward to having it until at least 350,000 miles!!