Areas for improvement: CD player / various quality issues
Well, I find this car quite satisfying and despite its minor faults within the first 15K miles, I am still happy with this machine. All the problems were promptly addressed by my dealer (upon notification). And all were covered by its 50K service warranty. I don't pay for oil-changes either.
A few things that are disappointing:
The CD-player does not play MP3 CDs. (not so on new models?)
A bit of a rattle or noise in the driver door. (really not a problem)
The buzzing noise at initial start-up in wintertime.
I have the "Infotainment Plus" which is 170 watts. But performs like a system that has 50 watts, so poor factory speakers.
Otherwise a fine motor car: very fun to drive, nice seats, fast, great looks, good size/utility, good fuel economy, I really like the waffle air-vents (so does Cadillac as they 'adopted' them), safe, I like all the buttons on the dash - which ended with the 06 edition (it gives the cock-pit feeling, good marketing if you are still trying to connect the Svenska Aeroplan Aktie-Bolaget with cars), good handling and response et al.
The quality issues are that of a European car really and appear only minor assembly issues. Audi, Mercedes and BMW are the same, and Saab addresses them the same way, with their service warranty. I am strongly considering another, as this service warranty negates any quality concerns I have. My opinion and many reviews suggest Saab quality appears improving with the years.
The running costs for Saab 93 Sport Sedan 210hp turbo 4 cylinder Automatic are normal
Areas for improvement: TOO MANY PROBLEMS
I have teething problems with the brand new Saab 93, 2004 model.
Firstly, the rear window behind driver's seat could not be closed fully. The window went up to nearly 90% then automatically went back down. I took it to the service center, who told me he had replaced some 'module'. I forgot to test it when I took the car, brought it home, the problem still exists, only differs slightly. I can now close it using the button on the driver's door, but when I try comfort closing (with remote control), same problem.
Secondly, the audio system stops functioning, no display on console, no sound, the CD player takes in CDs OK, but the system was just completely dead. Since the indicators' audio uses the same system, no 'tic-toc' noise was audible either. This happened on a long trip and it's when you need your music most. We gave up after trying to turn the audio system on/off at the control, tried to switch ignition on and off... It came good about an hour later.
Thirdly, the LCD (?) display panel in the dashboard intermittently goes dim and the odometer display under the speedo dial disappears.
Fourthly, the first gear is 'sticky' when the engine is cold.
Even though the car is nice to drive, I don't think I will go for a Saab next time.
The running costs for Saab 93 Sport Sedan 1.8 are high
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