Name: Brian
Location: Bakersfield, VT
Means of contact: PM, post here, e-mail @ thestig99 at gmail . com
Price: $800
Description:
2000 Saab 9-5 lpt Sedan
2.3L Turbo
5spd
Sun Green/Tan leather
276k
$800/obo
Really don't want to sell this car but really need cash. Despite what you're thinking (276k 9-5!) it has been turn-key reliable in my ownership. I'm currently DDing it 100+ miles/day.
The GOOD:
-Runs, shifts, etc very smooth
-Structurally sound (spare tire well is getting a bit soft but other than the the underside is clean)
-Good snow tires
-Inspected until April 2013
The BAD: -Needs front swaybar endlinks, right front wheel bearing is getting loose, some rear suspension bushings
-Needs ABS module (intermittent bunch of warning lights and no speedo/obo. Also kills the TCS and ABS.)
-Makes very little/no boost. I've got a thread in the 9-5 forum trying to figure this out. Going to look at it again. Car is SLOW. And whistles. But mostly SLOW. I believe the issue to be the wastegate not QUITE sealing like it should
-Needs a windshield (cracked, several chips, pitted)
-ACC seems to maintain a temperature by switching between full heat and full A/C. Have not looked into this.
-E-brake is in-op. Again, never looked into it.
-CEL is on, last time I checked it was several codes all DI related. Swapping DIs made no difference in the car, but a spare DI would be a good investment (note to self...)
The UGLY:
-Hood is fairly mangled. Looks like something feel on the pass. side and slid off, dents/scratches.
-Small surface rust in various places (trunklid, fuel door, 1/4s, and top of drivers door all come to mind)
-General scratches/wear/tear. This is a 12 year old car with 276k.
Pictures:
ABS module not playing nice...
