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As you know from BMWs, alloy rims can be bent. So do not assume that any vibration at 50 to 60 mph is just a need for a simple wheel balance.
Confirm operation of all 5 wipers and spray nozzles. Check for all lamps working, especially the fog lamps which are pain to get into. Only one rear lamp will come on for the rear gog lamp.
Check electrically adjusting seats for operation. Check the seat heaters for the front seats.
Check power windows and locks. Check that the keyless entry works for both keys. You need two keys and transmitters! Where is the owners manual? Where is the blue card that lists the radio anti theft code?
Check that the power antenna works properly.
Check the climate control operation for heat and cooling. Watch for moisture in the passenger side carpet... indicating a leak in the evap box.
Boost in third gear should get to the start of the red on the boost indicator. If is goes higher and runs well, you may have a modified ECU. This is good!
In mid '97 production some running production changes were make. Check to see if you have a hydraulic clutch... which is good!. If the older cable style, it should not feel stiff at the petal.
Look under the front of the vehicle. If you see oil at the bottom of the bell housing the problem is a leaky engine rear seal, or a leaking input shaft on a manual trany. Get the oil on your finger and smell it. Engine oil will have a fuel smell. If in doubt, pull the dip stick and smell that.
Run the air con and remove the front grill. Look in the AC site glass. When the compressor is cycled on, the fluid stream should get substantially bubble free. The fluid will be clear. If tinted, the AC had been serviced for an AC leak. You don't want to get a vehicle with an AC leak where the system was charged up just prior to sale. If you see tint, demand to see service records showing that components were replaced.
And have the brakes checked for rotor condition, pad wear and eveness of wear. The rear inboard pads can get rust bound in the caliper slots. This is not a case of stuck hydraulic pistons but a simple mechanical condition. This is indicated if the inboard pad has less wear than the outboard pad. .... Check the parking brake operation.
Are you getting from a Saab dealer? Are you getting a used car warranty?
With low miles, you may have a sweet Saab!
95SET, 130000 miles.
posted by 208.24.17...
, Thu, 27 Sep 2001 12:31:45, Thu, 27 Sep 2001 13:13:20
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