Saab 900 Hatchback 1993-
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Lost too much when traded in.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Parts are expensive-ish.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good if driven hard, although can be thirsty.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quite quick, but not as fast as some modern 2-litre cars.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    I've had a dud I think - with strange things happening, like exploding battery and some of the fan belt guiding pulleys shearing off.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    People think it's worth more than it really is because it's a Saab.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Seats fantastic.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Saab's service was second to none.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Sheared pulleys on fan belt. Battery exploding. Noisy clutch bearings expected to go shortly.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes