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Posted by Micah in NC [Email] (more from Micah in NC) on Fri, 11 Jan 2002 09:25:44
In Reply to: Things to check before purchasing high mileage 900?, ChadDead88SPG, Fri, 11 Jan 2002 08:30:42
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The TSN Frequently Asked Questions has a page on buying a used SAAB. I've included the link below.
I'd also like to add: see how tranny shifts (manual), whether or not it stays in gear or pops out of reverse; if it's an auto, check fluid for dark color or burnt smell (fluid bad); check under on the driver's side floor/pedals for fluid (possibly brake--from clutch--or antifreeze from heater valve gone bad); check a spark plug or two, if possible, to determine the shape the engine is in (should be light tan or very light brown--not black oily or sooty);
also check to see if turbo boosts properly (having never owned one, I don't know what's normal but you prob. do). Listen when stopping for brake screeching--if so, pads prob. gone. Check engine oil dipstick for oil discoloration: if whitish or foamy, coolant may be leaking through bad head gasket. Check for leaks around fuel injector rail while engine running. Check power steering rack for leaks/drips. Check rubber boots for drive axles as well as steering rack. See if it idles high, low, or erratically--could be bad AMM or AIC or other fuel injection problems.
That's about all I can think of--by no means a definitive list. Hope this helps!
Micah in NC
'84 900S, 199k mi.
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Click here for TSN FAQ used Saab page.
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