A quick buyer's guide when looking at purchasing a classic Saab 900. Musical content courtesy of Epidemic Sound "Always Been a Dreamer" By Staffan Carlen
Appreciate that info. I'm searching for my 4th. It's been awhile. I couldn't afford keeping them and the kids when I was younger :-) and wifey wasn't parting with the kids, so I put my enthusiasm on hold. Eager to own one again.
Right now going through my driving lessons and hopefully will be finished in a month or so. I want to my first car to be a Saab 900, its the car my dad drove when I was growing up and I am not a car guy BUT I love the Saab 900 so much! Thanks for the advice mate.
Buy the Swedish Saabs for their dashboards. Then leave on a jet plane and tour the West and South Western USA. Buy all the rust free Saabs with cracked dashboards you can find on the cheap. After a stay in Vegas use your winnings to ship the Saabs back to the homeland for dashboard replacement and rust free motoring. :)
Good guide, well done. Another item to factor in on the 3-door coupe/hatchback models- the rear rubber window seals tend to shrink and let water in. The net result is your rear wheel arches start rusting from the inside out. Best way to check is to flip the rear bench seat forward and simply inspect the wheel arches. Seals can be tricky to track down.
Hi Saab guy, found your channel and this buying guide which is concise and informative, thank you. I have been seeking a 900T for a while and found a 1998 900 T16S 2 Door Sedan model. Seeking some additional advice if you would be available please? Mark
Thanks. Im Looking to buy my first saab this Week for full restoration. A red 900 2.0i 16v from 88 with 180.000 km. (112.000 miles) will defenatly look out for the things you reccomend 🙏
Yup, worst problem with these cars is the pinion bearing in trans going bad. Good idea to check trans oil as well since it is often neglected. As he said, classic symptom is wining in top gears. Pretty expensive and involved to fix. Leaky steering rack is a bitch to change as well. Engines are generally bombproof if timing chain is maintained.
Looking at an 89 900 (non turbo) and they are asking $1000. Can you look at the ad and tell me if this sounds legit? "Cute Saab. Not running as it needs a new crank shaft sensor which they do not make anymore. I am told there is a great work around where you swap a part with a 9000 turbo, but it would take someone who knows cars and has the tools. Lots of new engine parts, new battery, new ignition, decent tires and interior. Would make a great project or parts car. Needs to be picked up via tow. Will consider all reasonable offers."
Hi about the right price for a decent rust free 900 16v that isn't running - but when they say bring a trailer expect the worst. That sensor can be a bugger though and I had that issue on a car that turned out to be amazing. Worth checking out though - mileage ?
@@theclassicsaabguy236 Right I was probably thinking of the gear chains and getting them mixed up in my head. I do have a 900 myself, but never done anything about the chains.
