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Beautiful 2004 Saab 9-3 Convertible 2.0 Turbo 4 Cyl. Auto ,nice Car No Reserve! on 2040-cars

Year:2004 Mileage:130611 Color: Silver /
 Gray
Location:

Gravois Mills, Missouri, United States

Gravois Mills, Missouri, United States
Advertising:
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.0
Fuel Type:GAS
Transmission:5 Speed Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
VIN: YS3FD79YX46007713 Year: 2004
Make: Saab
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Model: 9-3
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Power Options: LOADED, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Drive Type: AUTO/ FRONT
Mileage: 130,611
MPGHighway: 32
Sub Model: Arc Convertible
BodyStyle: Convertible
Exterior Color: Silver
MPGCity: 25
Interior Color: Gray
FuelType: Gasoline
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Doors: 2
Trim: CONVERTIBLE
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"VERY WELL KEPT CAR,RUNS GREAT/ NEEDS MINOR TLC"

THIS CAR WILL BE OFFERED FOR SALE WITH NO RESERVE, THAT MEANS THAT THE LAST AND FINAL BIDDER WILL BE THE NEW PROUD OWNER OF THIS BEAUTIFUL SAAB 9-3 TURBOCHARGED CONVERTIBLE


PLEASE READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION/ IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ASK BEFORE BIDDING/ PLEASE HAVE FINANCES IN ORDER BEFORE BIDDING ! 

UP FOR AUCTION A 2004 SAAB 9-3 CONVERTIBLE IN DARK SILVER , THE CAR APPEARS TO STILL BE WEARING ITS ORIGINAL PAINT, THERE IS A BLEMISH ON THE TOP OF THE REAR BUMPER SKIN "SEE PICS" OTHER THAN THAT THE CAR IS VERY STRAIGHT AND RUST FREE,THIS VEHICLE SHOWS PRIDE IN OWNERSHIP BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER, 
THE TOP ON THE CAR IS VERY NICE AND CLEAN, NO RIPS ,TEARS OR SNAGS, TOP WORKS PERFECTLY,NO FUNNY SOUNDS OR JERKEY MOVEMENTS.

THE CAR DRIVES VERY STRAIGHT AND TIGHT,NO SHIMMIES NO SHAKES  I JUST TOOK THE CAR ON A 600 MILE TRIP TO MY 30 YEAR CLASS REUNION AND IT IS A TRUE JOY TO DRIVE ON THE HWY, THE 2.0 TURBOCHARGED MOTOR RUNS VERY NICE AND SMOOTH , IT HAS PLENTY OF POWER WHEN NEEDED ,THERE ARE NO LEAKS OR DRIPS OF ANY FLUIDS ON THE DRIVEWAY, MOTOR IS TIGHT AND RUNS VERY  STRONG, NO TICKING, NO KNOCKING, NO BLOW BY, NO SMOKE ,RUNS NICE AND COOL, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS RECENTLY SERVICED BY MYSELF WITH A NEW SPEED SENSOR, I INSTALLED THE PART MYSELF, RESET THE CODE AT OREILEYS AUTO PARTS WITH A GENERIC CODE READER , I DROVE THE CAR 500 MILES BEFORE IT THREW A CODE AGAIN IT NEEDS TO SEE A SAAB DEALER TO HAVE THE CODE RESET ON A REAL SAAB DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE  IT HAS ACTED FUNNY AT TIMES WHILE SHIFTING, BUT NOT ALL THE TIME ,TODAY I DROVE THE CAR AND IT SHIFTED FLAWLESSLY , THEN THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND IT SHIFTS FUNNY,WHEN IT ACTS UP IT WILL PUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND READ REDUCED POWER GEARBOX NEEDS SERVICED, SEE SAAB DEALER I WOULD LIKE YOU GUYS TO CALL YOUR LOCAL SAAB DEALER SO THEY CAN EXPLAIN THE TRANSMISSION REPROGRAMMING TECHNIQUE  TO YOU, JUST SO YOU KNOW ! DONT GET ME WRONG,THE CAR WILL STILL DRIVE AND THE TRANSMISSION IS GOOD ,IT NEEDS REPROGRAMED FROM A SAAB TECH. THE MODERN COMPUTERIZED COMPONENTS IN MY OPINION ARE DESIGNED TO GET YOU BACK IN THE SERVICE DEPT .CAR WILL NEED YOUR TLC IN THIS AREA.

THE INTERIOR IS VERY NICE AND VERY CLEAN, ALL ELECTRIC OPTIONS ARE IN WORKING ORDER, THE AIR CONDITIONING IS ICE COLD, YOU WILL HAVE TO TURN IT DOWN, IT WILL FREEZE YOU OUT, LEATHER IS NICE IT HAS DUAL POWER SEATS, FACTORY FLOOR MATTS ARE NICE AND CLEAN, NO FUNNY STAINS OR SMELLS, JUST A NICE CLEAN SAAB.STEREO IS AWESOME AND HAS A WORKING CD PLAYER

THE SAAB HAS NICE CLEAN ALLOY WHEELS NEVER SCRATCHED OR CURBED,TIRES ARE AT APPROX 75 TO 85 % AND ARE WEARING NICE AND EVEN. 

THIS WILL MAKE A GREAT RELIABLE DRIVER WITH A LITTLE TLC, CAR IS VERY FUN TO DRIVE, I WOULD NOT BE AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR HOME EVEN WITH THE LIGHT ON. BUT UNDERSTAND IT WILL NEED SERVICED AND YOU ARE BUYING IT AS IS , YOUR CHANCE TO OWN A VERY EXPENSIVE AND PRESTIGIOUS CAR FOR NOT MUCH MONEY 

CAR HAS A CLEAN AND CLEAR TITLE/ UPON FULL PAYMENT THE CAR AND THE TITLE WILL BE RELEASED TO THE NEW OWNER, ASK ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE BEFORE BIDDING, ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A PRE OWNED VEHICLE AND NOT BRAND NEW, MINOR SIGNS OF WEAR MAY BE PRESENT UNDER CLOSE INSPECTION,I HAVE DONE MY BEST TO DISCLOSE EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT THIS CAR, ONLY BID IF YOU CAN CLOSE THE DEAL AND HAVE THE MONEY TO BUY, I EXPECT A 500.00 DOWN PAYMENT AS SOON AS THE AUCTION ENDS, IF YOU ARE A ZERO BIDDER OR HAVE NEG FEEDBACK I WILL CANCEL YOUR BID UNLESS YOU CALL ME FIRST 573 374 4664 CALL WITH ANY QUESTIONS

BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL SHIPPING COST AND ARRANGEMENTS

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