Saab 900 Hatchback 1979-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    13 years on and depreciation has cost less than £600 a year

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Parts can be expensive, but reliability is such that it hardly ever needs any. Main dealer prices are now competite on parts, poor on servicing

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent performance and handling, good ride and a true driver's car

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    185bhp, crisp handling good brakes you figure!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never misses.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    The car is not about image.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Urban ride a bit jiggly, ideally suited to the open road. Internal comfort excellent, brilliant driving position

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Half the morons who steal cars will take a week to find the ignition switch.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Local SAAB garage not the best, but not the worst either

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Turbo a bit tired at 140 000 miles

    Other

    Seat frame fatigued (or is that a problem with me?)

    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