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It is very rare for a head gasket to fail in that model year. And I can't recall a problem with valve seats or cams. So this is rather odd. Was it rebuilt or is it perormance modified.
I am concerned that the head was reworked because of a lubrication failure. There could have been a timing chain failure with bend valves and who knows what with the pistons. But if you can get at the full story, perhaps things are ok. I would want to know if the work was done by someone with experience with Saabs or otherwise quite skilled.
The 95SETs are getting old, and at 100000 miles is getting ready for some serious mid life maintenance. If the past owner has done things then you might be ok. But is they saved up all of the work for you, that is not good.
The engine rear seals all fail. Look for oil dripping or weeping from the bell housing drain dimple. Cost to fix is $800 to $1000. Yes the seal only costs $16. But when you pull the trany and flywheel, you will want to install a new clutch kit, if its the 5spd trany.
Shock soon. Top strut mounts too. Exhaust is ??
Barkes and rotors?? check condition and check that the caliper pistons can be pushed in. Watch for uneven pad wear between inboard and outboard pads.
Check for bent rims. Feels unbalanced on the highway? Don't let anyone tell you that the wheels just need balancing. Balancing can't fix a bent rim.
A/C works. Any signs of it been recharged lately? Check in the site glass when running. If not water clear!!! A green color indicated the use of a leak tracer dye. That means there has been service for a leak. Was the problem completely fixed?
Heated seats both work. Electric seat controls function. Check remotes for alarm setting and locking. There should be two remotes and an owner's manual plus some tools in with the spare tire and jack. And you need the blue card with the radio anti-theft code.
Check the lights. The parking light bulbs are very very difficult to replace. The parking light lenses cannot be replaced. So busted lense means expensive.
Antenna works ok? Check washer spays in 5 locations and do the head lamp wipers work?
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