Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2000 09:27:27 -0600 From: "Charles Stoyer" <cstoyernopsamrpex.com> Subject: Re: LifeSpan: '89 900S?? (suspension mods?)
My 86 900Turbo has around 210k miles and is still going strong. Alternator brushes just failed but that looks like a pretty easy fix. I suspect the clutch will need to be replaced around 150k or so. Be sure to change the tranny oil once in a while, that rebuild is pretty pricey (US$2-2.5k). Charles. Dave wrote in message ... >What is a realistic lifetime for this vintage SAAB? It has 165K and I >change oil between 3000 and 5000 miles. Good shape. Runs beautifully. >I've driven other samples like mine that seemed pretty rough. > >I've replaced the fuel pump, fuel computer, and a rim drive. I do not >think the clutch has ever been replaced (bought it at 115K in '93). > >I know this is difficult to answer since there are many variables; but >I've heard of SAABs with 300K+ miles on them. I'd love to drive mine >to 250K and wonder if that is a realistic expectation, given proper >care. > >Also, are there any worthwhile suspension mods for my car? >Dave >