Currently 160K miles, in the middle of its SLEP (Saab Life Extension Program - that is, it's on jackstands while I replace struts, most of the suspension bushings, install junkyard CSE/Aero 19mm rear bar, new exhaust system (3" JT, but that's another story), change all the fluids, filters, a couple hoses, fix a couple leaks, new front brake rotors, change plugs, replace washer bottle, have the headliner recovered, swap in junkyard CSE glass moonroof pan assembly, fix the rear defogger, replace ACC head unit with $40 eBay unit, change some AC O-rings, install a CD changer, and a bunch of other stuff.)

The ZF slushbox has had a diet of Redline synth ATF, changed about every 30-40K. No indications of anything funny with it so far (fingers crossed) and it doesn't get driven too gently (it's been to Laguna Seca twice, though I don't plan on tracking it regularly.)

Engine started off on Castrol dino 10W-30, then Amsoil 10W-30, now Mobil1 0W-40 about every 6K. Burns just about nothing. Four perfectly even tan plugs. With luck I pull the cam-chain tensioner tonight to verify that it's still within the 11mm spec, or if not speculate on a cam-chain change.

Power steering pump started whining back around 90K miles, drained and refilled with Redline synth ATF and it hasn't made a peep since. Front brake calipers and hoses were replaced about that time as well.

It's had a few problems over the years, mostly electrical. The 2-speed radiator fan arrangement ate resistors, thermoswitch, fuses. The first TCS throttle body was replaced almost immediately after new under a service campaign, the second began failing intermittently around 40K miles but went another 65K trouble-free after I removed it and drilled the case for a setscrew to hold the motor end housing fixed in position, finally croaked completely and replaced with a used piece around 50K miles ago. DI cassette dumped oil and croaked about four years ago, resulting misfire melted catalyst on the way home.


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• 9000 reliability, quovadis, Mon, 24 Jan 2005 12:44:27
  • It's not a Camry, but not far behind......., Willy, Tue, 25 Jan 2005 23:39:18
  • Re: 9000 reliability, Chris L, Tue, 25 Jan 2005 07:05:44
  • Re: 9000 reliability, dboone, Mon, 24 Jan 2005 18:16:26
  • Re: 9000 reliability, Aerogenous , Mon, 24 Jan 2005 15:32:31
  • I wrestled with this very question before getting a, Noel, Mon, 24 Jan 2005 15:29:39
  • I've had excellent results in my Saabs, I'm on #5 now., Winder, Mon, 24 Jan 2005 15:23:41
    • Well said, Winder. I see it the same way., Noel, Mon, 24 Jan 2005 15:39:54
  • Re: 9000 reliability, Andrew , Mon, 24 Jan 2005 15:03:53
  • One data point, JEM, Mon, 24 Jan 2005 14:38:40 <-- Viewing This Message
  • Re: 9000 reliability, goodwrenchldj , Mon, 24 Jan 2005 13:50:52
  • Check this out for an interesting data compilation, AK Colin, Mon, 24 Jan 2005 13:50:44
  • I beg to differ..., turrbo , Mon, 24 Jan 2005 13:49:24

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