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Used 1997 Saab 900 Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

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avidreader111, 06/16/2009
1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo 2dr Hatchback
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

When I bought my car it was four years old and after a lease it only had 16000 miles on it. I love it. No major problems, except for something in the air conditioning system two years ago. I think I should get a newer car before troubles start but do not know what else to get, except for a 2002 Saab, which still has the great looks and qualities. Newer Saabs look disgusting and nothing else appeals. Help!

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3 out of 5 stars

Convertible....Sometimes

DaWapo, 04/26/2007
1997 Saab 900 S 2dr Convertible
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

The entire NG900's have more problems than should be allowed. The convertible costs about $1200 every other year if you want it to open as the design on the tonneau motor is an absolute failure. The clutch cable is another abomination. I'm under the hood more than I'm behind the wheel, or it's at the garage due to "superior swedish engineering". NEVER AGAIN, I tell you... never again

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My 1997 SAAB is STILL Running Awesome!

westbrookmajor, 02/20/2012
1997 Saab 900 S 2dr Hatchback
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

My 1997 SAAB 900S now has 227,000 miles on it and is still running great! Body looks great too - no ext. rust whatsoever. The only major repair was a new clutch & clutch cable but hey, it's not a new car so certain things will wear out on anything after 15 years on the road.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Excellent car!

codycsk, 02/17/2013
1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo 2dr Convertible
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

I have read quite a few bad reviews for this car. I only read them after I bought my second hand Saab. Needless to say, all those bad reviews are probably form drivers who have no clue on how to maintain a car!

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5 out of 5 stars

Unbelievable car for the price!!!

Formulacc1, 05/05/2016
1997 Saab 900 S 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

While I've owned many European imports, this is my first experience with a Swede....so far I've found it to be one of the best automotive purchases I've made in 30 years of car ownership!! Compared to many other euro-rides (Renault, Audi etc) I've had, the Saab beats them in terms of reliability, ease of maintenance, comfort, parts cost and just general driving enjoyment. The NA 2.3 has enough power (150hp) to keep you from dozing off behind the wheel, although I would bet if mine were an automatic, I might have a different opinion...For the purchase price (400.00!!) and several months of hassle free ownership, I'd recommend a Saab to anyone!!!!

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