Used 1998 Saab 900 Consumer Reviews
Used 900 for sale
Not your Grandpa's Saab Anymore
swedish2liter, 08/18/2002
1998 Saab 900 S Turbo 2dr Hatchback
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Today's Saabs may be a little more GM'd but that may, ultimately, be beneficial for the marque. Aside from the classic Saab "quirks" that all of the car rags like to mention repeatedly, Saab has packed so much more fun into the NG900 and 9-3 models. This car can perform, safety is key and utilitarianism was definitely on the mind of every involved Saab engineer when they produced the NG900 and 9-3 (essentially the same). If you get a chance to test drive a "broken-in" Saab, definitely don't deny yourself the pleasure.
Fun Car
Calgordon1, 04/25/2005
1998 Saab 900 S 2dr Convertible
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This is a second car. My other car is a 2003 9.3. The 900 S convertible has proven to be a solid high quality vehicle and fun to drive. The convertible top has given some trouble with the ECU. I would recommend an extended warranty because of some common reported problem areas with the top. Electric motors that control the top may also fail and are expensive to repair. All and all I would recommend this car.
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Some good, some bad
bakerjf, 05/18/2009
1998 Saab 900 S 2dr Convertible
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I purchased this car with 50,000 miles on it back in 01' - it now has almost 140,000. The good - great engine, plenty of pep, nowhere near needing a rebuild. The bad - I recently had to replace the muffler, as well as having the abs module rebuilt (only $140), apparently a common weak point on these cars. Generally repairs do not come cheap and get increasingly hard to justify as the car gets older. The ugly - the top. Have had it in 4 or 5 times to get fixed since I owned it - never the motor though, always some goofy part that causes the whole thing not to work. These cars are a joy to drive and style-wise have held up rather very well. I won't be getting rid of mine anytime soon.
Flawless Mix of Luxury and Performance
A New Saab Lover, 06/01/2007
1998 Saab 900 SE Turbo 4dr Hatchback
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Yes, the car's turbo system has an extremely minor lag, but other than that the car is such a wonderful vehicle. It's an energetic little car that makes shifting lanes, speeding, and handling supreme to any other in its class. I absolutely love my little Saab hatchback. The trunk space, the features, the size, everything is perfect.
Good Car but expensive to maintain
Harold Pardo, 08/29/2006
1998 Saab 900 S 2dr Convertible
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I have had this car for over 2 years now. I love all the quirks it has and the fact that they are a rare sight where I live is and added bonus for me. I have to say it's not the fastest but it's fun to drive. It's not the cheapest to maintain but it's very reliable. My personal opinion is that as far as maintanance I have spent a bit over 4000 dollar these last 2 years including the standard 95,000 service wich costs 550 dollars. Replacement of the top motor with labor $770 (was replaced 3 years ago) and certain other repairs which can be traced back to foul weather (snow, salt). As I mentioned, I purchased mine used and has never let me down. I'll keep it until it blows up.