Used 1998 Saab 900 Convertible Consumer Reviews
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HIGH REPAIR COST/ POOR SUPPORT
rlabat, 12/20/2002
1998 Saab 900 S 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I WENT IN BECAUSE MY CONVERT TOP DID NOT GO UP, NO MOTOR SOUND. $1,400.00 LATER I WAS TOLD IT WAS A WORM GEAR AND HAD TO BE TIMED. ONE WEEK LATER, SAME PROB,NOW ITS A INTERMITTENT SWITCH PROBLEM AND THAT COST WAS $230.00. I COMPLAINED TO THE MANAGER WITH NO SATISFACTION. ALSO CALL SAAB USA AND WAS TOLD THE WIGWAM SAAB IS INDEPENDANT AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THERE WAS NO INTERVENTION OR CONTROL BY USA SAAB,AS TO MAX LABOR COST OR PART COST THAT COULD BE CHARGED.I BELIEVE IT WAS THE SWITCH IN THE FIRST PLACE,NO SOUND WAS HEARD WHEN THE SWITCH WAS USED. PS THE COST OF CLUTCH JOB IS $1500.00
A fun car
Cal, 04/01/2005
1998 Saab 900 S 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The car had 44k on it when I bought it. I got the extended warranty. I expected that there would be some problems because I have researched Saabs. I also own a 2003 9.3. The top was repaired under warranty because it would not retract. A faulty ECU. I do a lot of mechanical work like brakes and oil changes. I think its a great car and I am glad I bought it. Its a quirky car that gives a lot back in handling and feel.
Some good, some bad
bakerjf, 05/18/2009
1998 Saab 900 S 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Expensive to Repair
Secor, 11/18/2005
1998 Saab 900 SE Turbo 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Purchased my 9.3 turbo SE convert in 2000 with 40k miles on it. Just a word to the wise: over the last 5 years I have put about $11- $15k into it for a new automatic transmission, new motor for convertible top, new brake pads & rotors (2x), oil changes and major and minor services. While I really enjoyed *having* this car, I don't think I would make this decision again. I had a Honda before and I like the cheap maintenance and regular unleaded fuel. I will go back to that soon, I'm almost over the need for a convertible. I have to admit though, if you don't mind shelling out more than the usual amount of $$ for service, it's the coolest convertible out there.
Fun Car
Calgordon1, 04/25/2005
1998 Saab 900 S 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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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