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Have a tech look at it.
Posted by Dan W (more from Dan W) on Sat, 5 Jan 2002 18:40:15
In Reply to: 91 900 S, Should I buy or beware?, Matt, Sat, 5 Jan 2002 15:33:35
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The price is right. In short, the best Saab money you can spend is to have a Saab tech look it over for potential problems, first. Cost=one hour's labor (~$60-70).
Power steering rack leaking is a typical Saab ailment. It is harmless unless/until the steering becomes stiff at extreme turns of the wheel (like in the parking lot). Until then, replace fluid as needed. Repair = replacement, it's not much (~300 total with rebuilt unit). The buzzing - Is it the fuel pump you're hearing? Emanates from trunk floor? Ask the tech. Lastly, make sure it doesn't jump out of gear and have the tech listen for transmission (pinion) bearing whine - either suggests tranny rebuild in foreseeble future $$$$. Worth doing if you otherwise love the car (it's a long lived car), just know it's a lot of money to fix (~2000).
'85 900S 188k (comparison: bought April '94 for $3700 knowing it needed ~$1000 of tweaks - never looked back, wonderful car, *still* looks great ;o)
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