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1988 Saab 9000 Turbo Hatchback 4-door 2.0l Automatic Rust Free on 2040-cars

Year:1988 Mileage:163000
Location:

Clive, Iowa, United States

Clive, Iowa, United States
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For sale is a 1988 Saab 9000 turbo automatic transmission, sunroof, power everything, heated seats. Rose quartz with oxbloox interior leather, even the dash is oxblood to match. It even has the original phone (obviously doesn't work, but perfect to make those red-light impressions for the people next to you, like you are calling back in time, or for those 80's inspired music videos...)

About the car: 
Full Option. Very clean inside and out.  Transmission and brake issues. When accelerating from a stop the transmission slams into gear instead of a smooth shift, but when driving it shifts smooth. Only when accelerating from a stand still does it act up. 99% rust free!!!! The engine is running really good, revs and idles like its suppose to, turbo spools like it should. 

The good:
New battery
New radiator (saab)
Newer distributor
All mew vacuum hoses
New spark plugs
New timing chain, tensioner and guide (Saab) 
Good tires except one, needs 1 tire.
Interior in great shape, no tears or rips in leather whatsoever 
New headliner
New fuel pump and pre pump
New turbo APC valve
New turbo bypass valve (bosch newer style from porsche, stronger)
New oil and air filters. Cleaned transmission filter.
All headlight brackets are good!
All lights work.
All windows work and sunroof operates as it should.

The bad:
Needs transmission work ( still drives). The car still drives great, when at speed. It shift flawlessly during driving, however when at a stop or accelerating from a stop, it seems to not be in gear and only after pressing on the gas a bit, for a sec, it goes into gear and takes off. I believe it might be either a pressure issue, or the infamous governors.
Needs brake pump replaced ( will provide a working one with the car) The abs light is on and the brake pedal is super stiff.
Ac needs recharged but compressor is good
A couple trim pieces broken ( rear left door window switch, side molding is about to start coming off on one side but not bad just need 3m double sided tape, fl door light is cracked, dome light needs to be pulled out, it is pushed in and not secured in place, but still works perfectly).
Paint has a few dents a minor scratch
Rear hatch needs new shocks.
Sometimes the brake light switch acts up. when turning the car off the brake lights will stay on. 

Doesn't smoke, doesn't eat oil, doesn't sputter, compression tested all good, doesn't knock, no strange noises or secondary noises in the body when driving. Overall solid and one of the cleanest first gen 9000, definitely best condition for sale that I have seen in the Midwest region. Most of the Saabs in the Midwest die from rust..This is a rare opportunity to own a Saab in this nice of a cosmetic condition. This would be a great buy for a Saab collector or enthusiast like myself. Unfortunately I am running out of room and time with all my other Saabs. I hope this car finds a good home with a Saab guy or gal, as this car can bring another 10-15 years of care free enjoyment and admiration from fellow saab-o-philes.

There is no rust on this vehicle at all!!! NO RUST ON THE OUTSIDE, INSIDE, OR BOTTOM OF VEHICLE! It has been garaged its whole life, even in my possession for the past year it has been only inside, never even seen rain! Need to make room for other projects. Have more than 1700 invested in the car with parts and labor. Please no spam or trades. Want cash for car. Clean title, no damage. Engine is perfectly running. I have receipts for parts and work done on the car in my possession. Comes with original paperwork, booklets and window sticker. deposit of 300 required 2 days after sale. 

I feel like i mentioned everything that I know about it. Feel free to contact me about any more info, specific pics, or questions you may have before bidding. The car comes with no warranty, as is.
Come and test drive it!

I can be reached by email or by phone at 1-515-770-2693

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Junkyard Gem: 1987 Saab 900 4-Door Sedan

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