Is this right time to buy a Saab 93?

Honest John Back Room » Motoring discussion
What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks
View Threaded
Wed 17 Apr 2019 18:41
Is this right time to buy a Saab 93? - Theflyingpostman

I have owned a lots of Fiat 1.9 engine in the past I know well how to maintenance the engine, cambelt change and etc.

I felt like to buy my first Saab 93 1.9 120 or 150 because it have Fiat engine but I was not really sure if I should purchase the car because I was think before about the shortage of parts the Saab factory was gone bust in 2011.

I was wonder if it would be a possible to find parts like the suspension system for a example wishbone, spring, Brake system calliper, servo, and the steering system rack and etc in the next 10 years.

I was think of to buy and keep for the least 10 years

what you think?

Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Wed 17 Apr 2019 18:56
Is this right time to buy a Saab 93? - RT

Between Fiat and Vauxhall, you'll be able to get all mechanical parts - body trim parts could be harder to source

Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Wed 17 Apr 2019 20:02
Is this right time to buy a Saab 93? - badbusdriver

I think maybe a Saab forum may be the best place to ask regarding the specific Saab parts. As RT says, there shouldn't be too much difficulty getting mechanical parts. Though bear in mind, with the anti-diesel sentiment (rightly or wrongly), you may have to stop driving it before those 10 years are up, even if the car does last that long.

But i suppose the upside is that they are so cheap it isn't going to be too much of a financial burden should you have to bin the car in a few years time!.

Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Wed 17 Apr 2019 20:05
Is this right time to buy a Saab 93? - Theflyingpostman

Thanks for mentioned Saab forum I will go there and ask for advise.

Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Thu 18 Apr 2019 08:48
Is this right time to buy a Saab 93? - SLO76
Mechanical bits shouldn’t be a problem but trim, body panels and some electronics are already in short supply. The Diesel engines are unloved as they’re prone to plenty of problems as they age and the diesel rattle doesn’t suit the car but I believe a well kept petrol will start to creep up in value as numbers dwindle. The Saab convertible was an icon and good examples with the easier to maintain, more robust petrol motors will be classics soon.
Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Thu 18 Apr 2019 10:15
Is this right time to buy a Saab 93? - nellyjak

These guys should keep you going for most parts...I used them when I had my 9-3 Auto "vert" a few years back...lovely car to drive and SO comfortable....but they are not without their issues so homework is necessary.

www.partsforsaabs.com/

Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Thu 18 Apr 2019 11:58
Is this right time to buy a Saab 93? - nick62

The 4x4 v6 sounds a right hoot, was it any good?

Reply | Report as offensive | Link

Looking for a garage you can trust? Honest John's Good Garage Guide has thousands of reader recommended garages, plus how-to guides and tips on servicing.

The Good Garage Guide