Things to look for - MY99 SAAB 9-3
Discussion
In need of a stop gap car, and this is walking distance from me, taxed, ticketed and it's got a TURBO!
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...
Anyhting particular to look out for/check? No sludging issues on these engines? Any advice appreciated...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...
Anyhting particular to look out for/check? No sludging issues on these engines? Any advice appreciated...
I couldn't get the link to work so general comments only.
I run a '98 9-3 with lots of mods. & 110k on the clock. Been totally reliable for the 3+ years and 40k miles of my ownership. (Am I tempting those Nordic gods?)
I was fortunate enough to buy it from a professional engineer who had spent loadsamoney and serviced it to death. It has never yet been outside the main dealer network - silly, in a way, I know, but I wanted to keep it up to par. There are several very good specialists around, too; and a few that are not so clever.
Service history with 6k mile oil changes with FULL synthetic is a must IMNSHO.
If any of the oil hoses are original rubber, change them for synthetic. These two checks should avoid the dreaded "sludging" which although maybe not present, will otherwise prey on your mind!
Check that the serpentine belt (with its idler gear) has been changed on schedule.
Get a Saab dealer or specialist to check for bulkhead separation; if you know what you are looking for it's a 1-minute job - but vital to know.
DI rails can fail around 60 - 70k.
If you get a good 'un you'll have a great car!
Best with it, B
I run a '98 9-3 with lots of mods. & 110k on the clock. Been totally reliable for the 3+ years and 40k miles of my ownership. (Am I tempting those Nordic gods?)
I was fortunate enough to buy it from a professional engineer who had spent loadsamoney and serviced it to death. It has never yet been outside the main dealer network - silly, in a way, I know, but I wanted to keep it up to par. There are several very good specialists around, too; and a few that are not so clever.
Service history with 6k mile oil changes with FULL synthetic is a must IMNSHO.
If any of the oil hoses are original rubber, change them for synthetic. These two checks should avoid the dreaded "sludging" which although maybe not present, will otherwise prey on your mind!
Check that the serpentine belt (with its idler gear) has been changed on schedule.
Get a Saab dealer or specialist to check for bulkhead separation; if you know what you are looking for it's a 1-minute job - but vital to know.
DI rails can fail around 60 - 70k.
If you get a good 'un you'll have a great car!
Best with it, B
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