Saab 9000 Hatchback 2.0 Turbo S 5d (1990/G) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Excellent value if carefully bought with history... remember that there are huge numbers of these out there that have been driven into the ground.
Costs
Vicious prices at main dealers. Servicing a joke... always stick with independent specialists.
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On the road
Driving
Goes like a train, built like a battleship, handles like a guided missile.
Performance
Turbo versions can put a grin on your face, but suffer from alarming bodyroll if chucked about without thought.
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Living with it
Reliability
Look after the servicing and these cars will go for ever. Skimp and you will be sorry... Oh yes you will!
Image
Too many rough ones about now to have much social cachet, but who cares?
Comfort
Adequate, but not luxurious.
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Security and Service
Security
Dodgy locks can be opened by anyone with anything, but remain unloved by joyriders.
Service
Main dealers act like Lord Snooty if you own an elderly model.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Direct ignition system tempermental when high mileage. Head gaskets can cause problems on high mileage examples.
Other
Turbo versions benefit from fully synthetic oil changes every 4,000 miles.
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