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Saab 9-3 SE Convertible - Saab Enthusiasts You Know Who You Are! (2002)
for sale

Price: US $500.00

Description:

PLEASE READ AD IN FULL &REVIEW ALL INFORMATIONAL PHOTOS PRIOR TO BIDDING
ENGINE REQUIRES REPAIR
VEHICLE IS LOCATED IN BIG PINE KEY, FLORIDA 33043
OVERHEATED, AND NOW ENGINE DOES
NOT
START. REQUIRES REPAIR.
CAR IS BEING SOLD AS IS. NO WARRANTY.PAINT, CARPET & INTERIOR 'DRIVER OPERATION/CONTACT POINTS'EXHIBIT NORMAL WEAR & TEAR EXPECTED OF A CAR OF THIS AGE.
VEHICLE HISTORYPRIOR to overheating October 2015, this car operated & functioned beautifully!Solid, powerful, smooth and straight! Florida Keys car, never hit nor physically damaged. The car appears to be rust free.
I am 2nd owner. Car has 156, 161 miles.I purchased this car from dealer at 21, 684 miles.
Car never left the Florida Keys the entire time I have owned it.(besides short trips up to Miami Saab Dealer for the Saab Multi CD Changer purchase, installation & programming, a couple various inspections, and an initial oil change or two.)
Routinely & properly maintained.Oil & filter every 4000-4500 miles. Always synthetic.
Exhaust System appears solid and to be in good condition. (reference photo)(as noted below, the center portion of exhaust system was replaced in 2012.)
ITEMS INSTALLED or REPLACED in 2012Crankcase Breather Ventilation Retrofit Kit Installed.Oil Pan Dropped & Valve Cover Removed to Inspect Cam & Timing Chain. Confirmed Clean Oil Pump Screen with No Sludge build-up.All Was Clean and Virtually Wear & Sludge Free.
New Oil Sending Unit & Crankshaft Sensors Installed (simply because access to them was available during the above maintenance.)
Radiator, Water Pump & Hoses Replaced.
AC Compressor, Hose & Dryer Replaced.
Remanufactured Starter Installed.
Power Steering Pump & Hose Replaced.
Center Portion of Exhaust System Replaced.
ITEMS REQUIRING ATTENTIONEngine
Convertible Top's Hydraulic HOSE (single) LEAKS, and requires replacement.NOTE: The convertible top, mechanical mechanism, pump, remaininghydraulic lines, and sensors, all operated properly and were fully functional PRIOR to this single hydraulic hose leaking.Convertible Top exterior & interior fabric is in good condition, and does NOT leak.
Bosch 5.3 Module requires replacement. (ABS light is on)
Front Leather Seat's Seams exhibit small sections splitting/thread separation. (reference photos)
Paint lacks proper wax sealant, and exhibits discoloration on the rear spoiler,
rear bumper, small spot on the hood, and small section over front windshield.
Rear Bumper Cover also exhibits Pealing of Paint.Front Bumper Cover exhibits Pealing of Clear Coat. NOTE: the small discolored area on the hood (near the windshield spray nozzle) started to clean-up when rubbed with a rag, but without full knowledge of paint, I didn't continue rubbing.
(reference photos of the spoiler, bumpers, and hood)
Left Rear Tire Tread appears to be worn approximately 80%.Left Front Tire Tread appears to be worn approximately 90%.Right Front & Right Rear Tire Treads appear GOOD-VERY GOOD CONDITION. (reference photos)
Carpet is unvacuumed, and exhibits areas of minor wear.Front Saab Carpet Floor Mats exhibit moderate/heavy wear.Rear Saab Carpet Floor Mats are in good condition. (reference photos)
The dashboard mounted Hazard Button is functional, but popped into the dash. (reference photo)
Spare Saab Key is broken-off in rear seat lock. (the rear seat lock still functions with key blade in tumbler)
The Transmission Gear Selector's Cosmetic Designation Plate & accordion strip cover are broken/cracked. (reference photo)
Weather Stripping, passenger door, is torn along threshold. (reference photo)
Wiper Blade Refill Rubbers (windshield & headlight) require replacement.
Rear Bump Stops, positioned inside coil springs exhibit weathering/deterioration.
The Radio Antennae is stuck in the 'up' position.The antennae drive motor functions & clicks when radio is operated, but the radio antenna remains up.
The OnStar Antenna, although functional, appears to be missing top cap. (reference photo)
Jacking Contact Points beneath the car exhibit the expected usage scuffs, dings and jack pad / frame marks.
Brake rotors & lug nut heads exhibit surface rust from the car being parked.
Included is a SINGLE Saab IGNITION KEY.Two Functional Saab Key Fobs are included.(As noted above, spare Saab key blade is broken, and remains in rear seat lock)
Also included is a Haynes Saab 9-3 Owners Workshop Manual.Manual exhibits heavy usage, and a destroyed binder, and numerous grease-smudge pages!(Saab enthusiasts you know who you are!)
I will do my best to answer any/all questions in an effort to provide an absolute accurate description of my 2002 Saab 9-3.
DEPOSIT
WINNING BIDDER / BUYER MUST PROVIDENON-NEGOTIABLE & NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT OF $250 VIA PAYPAL WITHIN 24 HOURS
AFTER CLOSE OF THIS AUCTION.
FAILURE TO MAKE REQUIRED DEPOSIT WITHIN THE REQUIRED 24 HOURS WILL DISQUALIFY YOUR WINNING BIDDER STATUS. SELLER THEN RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EITHER RESTART THE AUCTION OR ACCEPT THE NEXT HIGHEST QUALIFYING BID.



BALANCE DUE
WINNING BIDDER / BUYER MUST PROVIDENON-NEGOTIABLE & NON-REFUNDABLE PAYMENT-IN-FULL OF OUTSTANDING
BALANCE VIA BANK WIRE TRANSFER WITHIN 72 HOURS
(3 DAYS) AFTER CLOSE OF THIS AUCTION.
FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENT-IN-FULL WITHIN THE REQUIRED 72 HOURS WILL UNFORTUNATELY DISQUALIFY YOUR WINNING BIDDER STATUS, AND FORFEITURE OF ANY, AND/OR ALL PREVIOUS DEPOSITS AND/OR ALL MONIES PREVIOUSLY PAID TO SELLER.SELLER THEN RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EITHER RESTART AUCTION OR ACCEPT THE NEXT HIGHEST QUALIFYING BID.
TRANSPORTATION & SHIPPING
WINNING BIDDER / BUYER IS FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATION OF ALL REQUIRED TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICS, ALL SHIPPING COSTS, APPLICABLE FEES & TAXES.
WINNING BIDDER / BUYER IS FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR PROMPT & PROFESSIONAL REMOVAL OF VEHICLE FROM SELLERS BIG PINE KEY FLORIDA (33043) PROPERTY ANYTIME AFTER FULL PAYMENT HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY TRANSACTED, AND NO LATER THAN 7 DAYS AFTER CLOSE OF THIS AUCTION.
Feel free to contact me PRIOR TO BIDDING if Shipping Logistics require 'reasonable' additional time.

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