Saab 900

My first car was a 1993 Saab 2.0, first year of production of the 900 'NG', which shared many components with the contemporary Vauxhall / Opel Vectra. Don't be fooled by that lineage, however, the 900 remained a very different car, with a style and character all of its own. As a second hand first car for your son or daughter, a concerned parent could do much worse than an old Saab 900. Rock solid build quality, and unreal crash protection. The normally aspirated 2.0 litre petrol engine was a fine choice, and surprisingly economical. With careful driving (and the onboard computer helps you nurture this) I achieved more than 32mpg most of the time. Just beware: ...  Read the complete review

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but Saabs do have a sort of "middle aged ex-debutant" feel about them which is hard to feel irritated or offended by. Its distinct panavision windscreen and long snout gives it enough pose to sit next to a Citroen DS and not blush. The 3-door with spoiler is a classic shape. The 5-door tends to carry a size 12-14 feel - Alison Moyet rather than Marilyn Munroe. Inside, it's very narrow! Changing gear can lead to unintended knee gropes. It is VERY long - longer than a Volvo estate, so watch out in car parks. The boot is legendary. I have carried all sorts of stuff - beds, a garden, a tandem bike (well, ...  Read the complete review

Ten years with a Saab. Saab 900 1996 talladega 2.3 petrol bought 1998 with 38,000mls on the clock. Sold with 160,000 on the clock. Ten years ago this car still looked fab - a little different, a little funky, a little classy but alongside today's car you would never once think this was a special car in any way. Cars now dwarf it in muscularity and wheel size ( even with the talladega's then big 16'' wheels) and funky chic-ness. None the less, if you can get hold of one with a not too high mileage at a cheap price (and let no-one fool you that they are still worth any chunk of money: they are not) - then you could have a solid and reliable second car or run ...  Read the complete review

Saab 900 turbo. The car of all cars, yes I’m talking about the Saab 900 turbo. My fiancé (Shaun) has a Saab 900 turbo 16s (classic) Black, J-reg, 198,000 miles on the clock (yes that’s nearly 200,000 miles) and it’s still going! That just shows how good these cars can be if looked after. Shaun has had it over a year, and believe you me he loves this car! My partner found his 'true love' under a tree just over a year ago. With much love (as Saabs do need) it was restored back to its natural beauty. Saabs are quite weird looking but in a beautiful way. The way they can handle the road is brilliant, and the acceleration is wkd (probably because of the BHP-which ...  Read the complete review

I got my first and only Saab 900 Turbo, a grey/lightblue 1987 that has got me through college and beyond. This car replaced an 1988 BMW 535 that was ruined graduation day with an accident with a drunk driver, Irony. To replace this car I found a $2000 Saab 900 Turbo, at first it was only temporary. But the Classic 900(8v), 900s(16v), and 900Turbo(16v)or SPG have many labels, one I hold true to, they grow on you. The Classic 900 was made from 1979-early1994, a terrific lifespan for a single line of automobiles. However a 1979 900 is a far cry from a 1993 Turbo Convertable of SPG(Special Performance Group), but paying homage to the original design that dates back to ...  Read the complete review