1999 Saab 9-5 Base Wagon 4-door 2.3l on 2040-cars
Whitney Point, New York, United States
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Here we have my beloved 1999 4 cyl 2.3 Litre Saab 9-5 Station Wagon. This wagon has a near-new looking body, only rust is seen spot run on the gas cover, no rot. Interior is just as beautiful, comfortable leather seats with no rips or tears but some wear. I am second owner, and previous owner sold it to a small dealership. After some investigating into the manual's "Notes" section, I see receipts written for oil changes-in Florida. This leads me to believe that the car has only seen one harsh New York winter exposed to salty roads, and this past winter wasn't all that terrible! Here are the pros and cons:
Pros: Beautiful interior Near-perfect exterior New tires (all four as of April, balanced and aligned, haven't been used since August). New exhaust manifold gasket (no noise from under the hood). New crankshaft position sensor (bad one is common with Saabs in higher mileage, causes stalling with a hot engine, no problems since)! Clean floor, always used floor mats New headlights, engine always ran on full synthetic oil blends since I got it All paperwork to prove everything up above! Cons: Tranmission is not working. I've heard rumors of other less expensive explanations why the car will not slip into gear, but at worst it's the transmission that's bad. Muffler is loud, not in a pro sports way. Hatchback lock broken, so I removed it. Shuts, but doesn't seal or lock, easy replacement if you buy part. I suspect cabin fan is no longer working; I feel cool/hot air as I should while driving, but not in park. Car is speedy with the turbo, Sport button (when pressed) adds a noticeable sporty feel with increased gear ratio response. Brakes are fair, turns on a dime. Sunroof/power windows are rocking, heated leather seats are an Upstate winter dream. Radio/speakers work as well. Seats fold down easily for massive storage capabilities. Includes wagon "shelf" unit for your fragile goods on top, rocks on bottom inside hatch. Who should buy this car? Someone who, like me, loves a Scandinavian/Swedish car such as a Volvo or Saab that is not only a quality drive, but a fun one. Someone who, unlike me, has the skill or money for shop time to keep up on repairs for such a car. I'm a college student that enjoyed this great car for six months, but time for me to get something a little more affordable to care for. Thank you! |
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Rare 9-5 SportCombi, 9-4X models being sold off in Saab asset auction
Mon, 03 Dec 2012Saab lovers take notice. Swedish auction house KVD has some ultra rare Saab products on the block, and we're not talking about a 1950s Saab 92. Up for auction are a bunch of low-mileage Saab models being sold off as part of the bankrupted automaker's assets. Included in the lot of cars are models like the 2012 9-5 SportCombi (above), the 2012 9-4X (shown below) and even a 9-5 sedan driven by Victor Muller himself.
Discovered by PistonHeads, this Saab auction has numerous 9-5 SportCombi and 9-4X models, which should prove to be very rare cars. Only a small number of 9-4Xs were ever sold, and Saab closed up shop before the 9-5 SportCombi could even go on sale here. In addition to the rarity, many of the cars have fewer than 10 miles on their odometers and seemingly low reserve prices; a 9-4X 3.0 XWD Premium with just six miles has a current bid of 180,000 Swedish Krona (just over $27,000 USD) that has already met the reserve price. Some of the cars still have the protective factory shipping tape covering up the interior and exterior.
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