Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2000 17:20:35 +0200 From: "Erik Meyers" <erik.meyersnopsamcom> Subject: Re: Best Year for 900?
Hi, After working at a SAAB dealer, I would have to say that the years with the least problems and in the best shape are 1985-1987. The best year is either 1986 or 1987. These cars are still going strong. 1988 and 1989 seem to have problems; I think there may have been quality problems at SAAB. Erik "Douglas Riggs" <hazunopsams.com> wrote in message news:39CBD671.EC30D8B0nopsams.com... > I guess I was thinking in terms of "problems". Certain years tend to have more > design and maintenance "problems" than other years. > > Douglas > > Four Weis wrote: > > > That would depend on what factors you are evaluating. For headlights, the > > 1986 is known as the last of the inexpensive headlights - they could be > > replaced for $5.00 each. After 1986 they cost $300 each. However, after > > 1986 the parking/emergency brake was moved from the front wheel to the back > > wheels. This would allow all four wheels to be locked once the manual > > transmision was put into gear and the parking brake engaged with the engine > > off. It also allowed handbrake turns. > > > > There are many other factors to be considered in the overall evaluation. > > Obviously, if you drive behind trucks all the time the cheap headlights are > > important. > > > > Douglas Riggs wrote: > > > > > I was wondering what were considered to be the best years for the 900. > > > I have a feeling this question has been asked and answered time and time > > > again. And if there is a web link that someone might point me to, I'd > > > be much appreciative. > > > > > > Douglas >
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