Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  doesnt dissapoint - 1996 Saab 900
  By tg240kmh - October 23 - 3:59 pm

  I bought my mothers 1996 Se with a turbo and what I can say in the beginning,I bought the car mostly because it was all i could afford.At first i didnt want to touch it.Right now its going through some problems.I recently had to by an alternator belt to bypass the a/c compressor.Im having to deal with lagging power due to broken exhaust studs(sad but true).My mom bought it with one hundred,sixty-seven thousand miles on a turned odometer from Plotty"s Auto Sales.Some miraculous sign.I have never seen the check engine light once.I have put a lot of time and money into her and I must say Im hitched on this company.The reviews put me on the spot to show my gratitude.Saabs are very reliable.

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  Fun to Drive - 1996 Saab 900
  By Prmetime - October 17 - 10:00 am

  I purchased mine brand new and I have had almost no problems. The only one I had was an electrical glitch which was finally fixed and the car has run flawlessly otherwise. It is a great Gran Tourismo especially after I put aftermarket shocks and springs on it. It is comfortable, fun to drive, and has great cargo space.

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  Best of all worlds - 1996 Saab 900
  By vince - September 1 - 6:50 am

  If you are looking for a show off car, wrong address, this car has all the best features one can desire: performance, reliability, great design. It is the best car with an understated look, not for everybody ,only for saab lovers

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  Cold feet - 1996 Saab 900
  By Paul H. - March 17 - 2:00 am

  So far Im satisfied with the car but am worried about the poor reviews.Im afraid that I made a huge mistake!

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  Sweet... maybe too sweet - 1996 Saab 900
  By Redoubt - November 3 - 2:30 pm

  Our 1996 900 SE Turbo is the kind of car you’d want for your daughter if she was about to move away to college. It’s a completely stable drive in both city traffic and on the interstate and has a respectable safety rating. Very typically European, you and the machine are a single entity. It’s not about comfort or quiet… you won’t be napping in the driver’s seat. You have to actually drive this car but once you do, you’ll never feel the same about a Ford or Chevy. The 4-cylinder engine is topped with a turbo… and probably requires this as a means to produce the power that is definitely available. But the downside is that it is also very thirsty… expect to get a Thank You note from OPEC.

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  Reliable Vehicle - 1996 Saab 900
  By TheRickster - September 22 - 4:26 am

  Bought my 1996 900S unbelievably cheap from original owner with 242,000 miles on the clock. Best investment I ever made! I have seen other reviews here, but believe me this car is made to last as long as you maintain it religiously! It is possible to install aftermarket audio in this car, but the install kit and wiring harness will set you back about $40.00. Total install and prep time is about 45 minutes, however, the factory audio system has features you wont find anywhere else. I like the weatherband tuning which will instantly pull in weather reports for your area. Plus, most people will assume that your car is expensive, especially if well cared for, no need to tell the truth!

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  fun car! - 1996 Saab 900
  By jj99 - June 29 - 2:00 am

  This car has been great! fun to drive, easy to drop the top and let the wind blow. Plenty of speed and excellent mechanics. 80K miles and zero major engine, suspension or interior repairs.

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  keeps on ticking - 1996 Saab 900
  By Jungle - November 28 - 8:06 am

  After 135,000 miles Im still on my original shocks & struts, brake discs, drivetrain and engine. The only complaints Ive had from a repair stand point has been weird electrical problems and constant oil leaks.

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  For being "different," its too ordinary. - 1996 Saab 900
  By fitzgerald.e - November 6 - 5:50 pm

  I bought this car as my 21st birthday present. I moved on from a 9000 S to the proper turbo 900. Since I bought it, it has slowly fallen apart. Little things break, and it just adds up. The performance is nothing special (especially today), and the turbo takes FOREVER to build any meaningful boost. Also, the clutch is stiff and there arent ANY cup holders! You need at least one, especially with a manual. The climate control irritates me. Why is it always on? Its default setting should be "off." I dont want it blowing hot air when I get in at noon in July! I think Id be happier with an S70 T5 of similar vintage.

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  My first Saab - 1996 Saab 900
  By Claude - September 21 - 10:00 am

  I wanted only a Saab. Nothing else. I finally found a 900SE, 1996, 2 doors coupé, red, 5 speeds full, full equiped. No option missing. My dream! In Québec province, our french automobile buyers guide does not encourage peoples to buy Saab. They prefer BMW. They say that this car is dangerous because it is a performance car with front wheel drive. They say that it has to be rear wheel drive. I agree a little bit but with the winters we have in Québec I prefer a front wheel drive on snow and ice.