would a old 500 quid with 150.000 still be a reliable motor? are they quick, are they prone to faults?thanks
2007-02-22 08:07:13 · 14 answers · asked by skunk9992000 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Saab
They are good engines the problem with Saab would be electrical. Check with previous owner on this. If the body and maintenance have been kept up I would buy it.
2007-02-23 04:54:47 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
150K!!! Hell its just getting broke in. One of my customers is at 860K on the same engine and turbo. His secret, 3K oil changes, never overheated and regular maintenance. Now as to what your looking at. Have the compression checked. No reading lower than 130# and highest to lowest with 10% total differential. Then have the shop wet check the compression. Should jump readings to 140# plus. If so engine has not been overheated that shrinks Saab pistons quick. Next, if you are truly serious about keeping this car, have the shop pull off the valve cover. You are looking to find a CLEAN head internally, NO SLUDGE. If this looks good you most likely have a good shot at keeping this car for a long time. One last thing, if the car is an automatic transmission, FORGET everything I just wrote. PASS ON IT, 9000 Saab automatic trannys are not good or known for long life. You don't need the problems. If you have any other questions just drop me a note. Good Luck
2007-02-23 02:09:00 · answer #2 · answered by scooterdude1340 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They totally suck. Do NOT buy a Saab 9000 turbo. You'll thank me for this advice someday.
Saab didn't have a clue on how to keep a head gasket on a car, and their transmissions are pathetic, especially the automatics.
They are pretty cars, very spacious, and they drive well and perform really well. It is all these seductive qualities that make them such a foolish purchase.
If somebody tells you "oh yeah, I know this guy who has 350,000 miles on one", you will find out one of two things. A) this car doesn't exist, nobody can show it to you or B) he has spent about a million dollars getting it to 350K.
2007-02-25 12:41:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy it. 150K miles is not too bad for a saab. The turbo is fast, but they're really safe too. Parts aren't too pricey but saabs are really reliable anyway. If you give it a good service every now and then it'll prob run forever!
2007-02-22 08:20:51 · answer #4 · answered by Trizzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at 'Abbot Racing' website. They specialise in tuning and modifying Saabs
2016-05-23 23:45:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im nt sure hw they drive but i span my astra into one....i drove my astra for another 6 months afterwards....the saab nvr drove again...they r reliable n i always thought theyd hold up in a crash....id nw buy an astra b4 a saab....my opinion....although i know saabs will last longer thn the astra in normall conditions id rather be safe if and whn the time comes
2007-02-22 08:16:42 · answer #6 · answered by vekmaster98 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and they was real good cars ,but now its not going to be something you can run really hard ,because of the mileage ,anything with high mileage on it is going to need work,and these cars are no exception to that,it is a pretty quick car,but always keep in mind, it used ,and if you treat it bad it will tear up,good luck,i hope this help,s.
2007-02-22 08:15:00 · answer #7 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Grate cars! But kep away from the auto trannys there weak
2007-02-24 11:56:20 · answer #8 · answered by Boston Mark 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they fr anything like the 93 se turbo i had then you may go through a few turbos but man!can they move on a dragstrip!
2007-02-26 01:15:08 · answer #9 · answered by livefast247 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are not that reliable, My neighbor keeps a few on hand to repair the one he drives.
2007-02-22 08:14:39 · answer #10 · answered by Rick B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋