Considering the purchase
Hey there! I'm new around.
I have a situation in which I have been offered a Saab 9-3 2.2 TiD at a very reasonable price, but my current car despite being an absolute horse carriage has proven to be very reliable and cheap to run.
I am struggling to find answers on the internet about this engine (probably because it's the first time that I have ever gotten into doing some car research).
So far I have test driven it and it feels quite good, the car feels surprisingly responsive and ignoring the early 2000s diesel engine vibrations, I think the car is in a pristine state.
The only two issues are: the radio is not working, I'll try to find a new unit and get a decent sound system if this car is going to be with me for a while, and the rear decklid spoiler is cracked, so those will have to be replaced.
Any issues/faults that I should look for?
edit: original post said 900 NG, it is a 9-3. Apologies
I have a situation in which I have been offered a Saab 9-3 2.2 TiD at a very reasonable price, but my current car despite being an absolute horse carriage has proven to be very reliable and cheap to run.
I am struggling to find answers on the internet about this engine (probably because it's the first time that I have ever gotten into doing some car research).
So far I have test driven it and it feels quite good, the car feels surprisingly responsive and ignoring the early 2000s diesel engine vibrations, I think the car is in a pristine state.
The only two issues are: the radio is not working, I'll try to find a new unit and get a decent sound system if this car is going to be with me for a while, and the rear decklid spoiler is cracked, so those will have to be replaced.
Any issues/faults that I should look for?
edit: original post said 900 NG, it is a 9-3. Apologies
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The radio unit is hard to change, then? Crap. Rust seems alright; there is a slight abrasion on the side, which has given way to slight desperfection on the rear wheel arch.
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my first reaction too! Sure it’s not a 9-3?
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My bad lads, it is indeed a 9-3, got it mixed up as they are rather similar.
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The plate registry returns as a 2001 registered car. I guess it's either a late 2000 or early 2001 model year.
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Rust is not a big concern in a dry climate as Spain's central climate. I have checked outer rust, there is only that I can see, and the rest seems alright. I will, however, check for structural rust to be sure. Cheers for the heads up!
I am going to negotiate a two-day test drive to see if it does work well and plug the OBD scanner to see if anything pops up.
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Just FYI - there's a lot less internet support for the diesel vs. the petrol engine. There is a UK Saab group that might have more info on that specific aspect. We're well versed in every other system on the car. But there are a couple guys here who know the diesel.
How many miles on it?
How many miles on it?
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