Jasesapphy

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Looking for a cheap family motor

Been offered V plate saab 9-3 Turbo the 185bhp one, only problem got 102,000 on the clock but has history

Thought be a good family wagon, 4 doors, good boot.

What do i need to look for on these and whats iit worth, will probably get for sub £2000

Rhys

102k i wouldnt really worry with FSH. Most modern cars will go on for ages if well looked after. any pics?

Anthony B

have a look at www.saabscene.com


might be some handy hints in the forums bit

I used to own a 9000 Aero...225 bhp jobby. They are gnerally good engines and go on for ever if oil changed regularly....gearboxes are weak though and I know of quite a lot that wear out timing and balance chains at around the 120k mark, and ask if the DI (direct ignition) casette has been changed (the red or black module between the cam banks).They tend to go around that mileage and cost about £150 new.

Cheers
ant

Jasesapphy

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will do, any points to look out for

Jasesapphy

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No pics until tomorrow

Doug

The one main factor to look out for when buying a 93 is make sure the BULKHEAD has been modified as this will cost you 2 arms and 4 legs to carry out this repair they split around the servo and pedal box and you get movement between the o.s.f strut mount area to bulk head saab did carry out this repair under a national warantee scheme and saab may honour all if not part of the reapair costs even now so look into it before handing over any cash

But apart from that a cracking motor and go forever apart from what has already been mentioned DI packs etc


Regards Doug.