Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 10:49:12 GMT From: Paul Halliday <pjghnospamyonder.co.uk> Subject: Re: What's acceptable mileage on used 900
in article 1137563599.494702.159940nospam2000cwa.googlegroups.com, Marco at marco3000polonospamo.com wrote on 18/01/2006 05:53: > I'm thinking of buying a used 900 convertible with 137000 miles on it. > Anyone know of any issues with Saabs at that mileage? It'd be great if > you could also comment on what would be a reasonable price for such a > car. It really is down to the maintenance of the car. Look for a good service history. On the pre-GM 900s (up to 1993 and into 1994 for certain convertibles), engine wear is not really an issue. I wouldn't blink at 137000 miles, personally. Over 200,000 miles and I'd be tempted ... Over 300,000 miles and I'd buy it :) Transmission wear is an issue, though, so if you can go for a test drive and see if it whines at constant speed in 3rd or above and stops when you let off the accelerator. Also, try a sporty run through second gear and third gear to see if the shifter pops out of gear. Still, removing, rebuilding a re-fitting the gearbox should not be more than 500 quid at the outside. Paul 1989 900 Turbo S http://saab.go.dyndns.org/
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