I didn't purchase my '87 9000T until it had 151k miles on it. I've put similar (actually probably more) money into it, and that does not count my non-required upgrades, but, over a period fo six years, not three. And, it now has 278k miles on it, so I would certainly expect more things to have needed replacement.

I obviously cannot speak from direct experience, but it's been my impression that folks here on this board don't have that many repairs at such a low mileage. I could be wrong, maybe they just aren't reporting them.. there are certainly cases of major repairs early on, but I at least would like to think they are the exception, rather than the norm.

All that said, it seems you must be paying full dealer list price for parts, given the quoted repair cost for various items. It certainly pays to go to an independent shop who doesn't gouge you on parts prices, although unfortunately, this won't decrease the frequency of repairs.

I'd tend to agree that you would be better off helping your son get a Japanese vehicle for college. Saabs in his price range are going to have a lot of miles on them, and for that reason alone I feel it would be prudent to find something newer. Even when the 9000s don't break often, when they do break, it can be very expensive.

There is of course the safety factor, 9000s being among the safest cars on the road, airbags or not. All driving is a risk though, so drive what you can afford to drive and drive safely, regardless. Looking back now, I am sure glad I had a Honda when I was going to college, as I certainly could not have afforded, nor had time for, all the repairs that have gone into my Saab, at that time.

Aaron Gilbert
1987 9000T 278k miles

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• $Repairs, Repairs and much dispair. Is end in sight?, Richard Dickinson, Mon, 15 Jul 2002 13:34:21
  • Mine not quite as bad ..... but ,, SaabKen, Mon, 15 Jul 2002 22:33:35
  • Re: $Repairs, Repairs and much dispair. Is end in sight?, Bert K, Mon, 15 Jul 2002 16:27:31
  • Yawn....that's SAAB for you! It is a mechanical pet...., mutungee, Mon, 15 Jul 2002 16:15:02
  • Similar Experiences, Saabiesaab, Mon, 15 Jul 2002 16:12:12
    • Did you try another DI cassette? Is the fuel pump ok ?, Daren, Mon, 15 Jul 2002 19:42:30
      • Re: Did you try another DI cassette? Is the fuel pump ok ?, ehrbar, Fri, 5 Dec 2003 08:32:18
  • Sorry to hear your problems, JimS, Mon, 15 Jul 2002 16:03:50
  • You're at the mercy of the vultures, Quasi, Mon, 15 Jul 2002 15:35:25
    • maybe a car sitting is worse, dave n, Mon, 15 Jul 2002 16:37:51
      • Re: maybe a car sitting is worse, SW, Mon, 15 Jul 2002 19:20:11
        • Maybe if the car is kept in motion ..........., SaabKen, Mon, 15 Jul 2002 22:46:03
  • Wow, Robert Kaplan, Mon, 15 Jul 2002 15:18:59
  • The previous owner of my '92KT claimed to have spent, Hatch_929KAT, Mon, 15 Jul 2002 15:06:47
    • that's a great idea, dave n, Mon, 15 Jul 2002 17:17:47
  • Re: $Repairs, and dispair ?, Andrew , Mon, 15 Jul 2002 14:42:00
  • Re: $Repairs, Repairs and much dispair. Is end in sight?, SW, Mon, 15 Jul 2002 14:15:26
  • Only 110k? Wow that seems low.., Aaron Gilbert, Mon, 15 Jul 2002 13:52:56 <-- Viewing This Message
    • What DID you repair/replace Aaron ?, SaabKen, Mon, 15 Jul 2002 22:42:59
      • What DIDN'T I replace is a much shorter list.., Aaron Gilbert, Tue, 16 Jul 2002 00:05:26
        • Re: What DIDN'T I replace is a much shorter list.., SaabKen, Tue, 16 Jul 2002 01:00:13

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