1990 Saab 9000 Review
1990 Saab 9000 Review

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What’s new
A new turbocharger is added to Turbo models.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1990 Saab 9000 S 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.11 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$176/mo for 9000 S
9000 S
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$170/mo
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4.25 out of 5 stars
SAABrina
JConn, 04/06/2010
1990 Saab 9000 Turbo 4dr Hatchback
I love my 1986 Saab, but it is definitely an old car now with 211,000 miles on it. even though she's old, she still manages to act like a teenage girl. Sweet most of the time, but she can be a !@#$!. on the third fuel pump, the locks always break, some of the things have just never worked ac cruise control, but i don't care. in fact it makes me love this car all the more. its quirky … and fast just like a saab should be. GM took a great brand and killed it. Long live Swedish Saabs
3.88 out of 5 stars
Saabilicious
Saab Driver, 03/23/2003
1990 Saab 9000 S 4dr Sedan
The car rides extremely smoothly.
However, if you have to take it to the
shop beware! You will be in for a
scare. I have found that the normal
trip to the shop cost me an average of
$500. From the transmission, to the
engine, to the breaks, something
contunually seems to be going every 6
months. On the upside, the ride is
great. Very smooth, and comftortable. …
Great luxury ride. I would just
reccomend take care of the car, or it
will take care of your wallet!
3.63 out of 5 stars
Not too shabby
Drake, 12/10/2002
1990 Saab 9000 CD Turbo 4dr Sedan
Bought mine with 130000, and now it
has 150000, descent ride, good gas
milage(22 city almost 32 highway), fun
turbo, expensive but classy. Leather
seats climate control turbo good for
long trips. Expensive to fix and
impossible to repair in your own
garage. spent 3500 for the car and
about 8000 for parts and labor. Still
runs, cold starts hard, but turbo is
easy … to tune, mine has 235 torque and
205 horsepower with just turbo boost,
k&n air and high octane (98 octane)
fuel, beats any civic or integra piece
of cake, even beat an 89 mustang down
a strip. Fun car for kids, just need
a good mechanic.
4 out of 5 stars
Saab story
Nat, 01/26/2005
1990 Saab 9000 Turbo 4dr Hatchback
Mine is a 1989 Turbo. As all Saab owners will tell you, we love the car--when it is running right. But you had better be a weekend mechanic yourself or have close ties to a reliable inexpensive mechanic you trust, or look out! My 2nd gear synchro has been cooked ever since I picked it up at105,000 miles. The speedo quit for 2yrs, then fixed itself this past year....go figure. I am … about to havemy 3rd (that's right THIRD) clutch slavecylinder ($1200) in 5 yrs and 30,000miles. Headliner sagging now. I hear another cv joint clicking (and I alreadyreplaced this one). Engine mounts ofcourse need redoing now. It's not too late, save yourself! Buy a Toyota!
1990 9000 Highlights
Hatchback
Base
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 20 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $188/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 24.3 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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