1986 Saab 900

1986 Only 11K One Owner Miles 82 Pics No Reserve Sedan

2.0-liter B201 4 Cylinder 8 Valve

3 speed Automatic T-37 Borg-Warner

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Clear

Gasoline

    THIS IS THE VINTAGE SAAB YOU'VE BEEN WAITING A LIFETIME FOR!!!   This auction is for one of those very hard to believe cars.  When my colleague told me about it about it and brought it by for me to see I really couldn’t believe it until I’d pulled the Autocheck report, seen the title, and then inspected the car.  This auction is for a 1986 Saab 900!  This particular Saab being offered here:   HAS ONLY 11,700 ORIGINAL ONE OWNER MILES! IS RUST FREE AND AS CLOSE TO FLAWLESS AS YOU’RE EVER GOING TO FIND! IS AN EXTREMELY RARE BASE MODEL 4 DOOR! IN THE VERY RARE ORIGINAL 157B ZIRCON BLUE! HAS WORKING FACTORY AIR AND THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION! DRIVES AS TIGHTLY AND CRISPLY AS NEW! AND COMES WITH OUR 100% MONEY BACK WARRANTY!   And, to make this auction interesting, we are putting this very rare low mileage car up here in a NO RESERVE AUCTION!!!      NO RESERVE means just that.   We pride ourselves in honest auctions and ALWAYS start our bidding at ONE PENNY!  Extreme low mileage classic Saabs in this kind of condition just do NOT exist and they tend to interest an awful lot of people!  This 1986 Saab 900 is one of those rare auctions that don’t have an untouchable reserve or stratospheric buy it now price.  Any bid you make might be the last one.  So please be extra serious when bidding.  You bidders are going to set the price in this auction, not us! And, to make this a very safe bet for you, you have 50 miles to drive it.  If you can honestly show it has been misrepresented, we’ll happily refund you your money! Recently we’ve had to start requiring that our bidders have a Paypal account to bid.  We’ve regretfully had to do this because of the sharp increase in deadbeat, non-paying, bidders since eBay has changed their feedback policy.  We still ask that zero feedback bidders and bidders with no recent account activity contact us before bidding.  If you don’t have a Paypal account and wish to bid, please contact us so we can add you to our bidding exemption list. PLEASE take the time to read the whole description and the Terms section after it. 95% of the questions we get on our vehicles can be answered by simply reading the description and studying the pictures we include. We get very worried when we see that bidders aren’t reading our descriptions because it makes us wonder what other important details they've missed. VERY few dealers take the time we do to give complete descriptions simply so that our bidders can make educated decisions and not be surprised when they pick up their new cars.  Work with us here and at least read what we’ve written.      We’re one of eBay’s top sellers of older cars and trucks.  Normally we specialize in older Mercedes Diesels and Diesel trucks, Geo Metros, and classic Saabs and Volvo 240s.  Basically we like listing the interesting cars people like as opposed to the cars people are forced to drive. One thing about our auctions is that we’re one of the very rare dealers that lists everything we have in true no reserve auctions where the bidding starts at one penny!  Other sellers hate us because they look foolish with their astronomical buy it now pricing but our buyers love us because we let them set the final selling prices!     What makes this base model Saab so very rare? Many people will say that, because it is a four door automatic transmission sedan, that it is not rare at all.  You need to realize that, in the mid-80’s, the U.S. market was Saab’s top dollar marketplace.  America was where they sold all the high dollar Turbo coupes and Turbo convertibles.  There were actually very few of those two models sold in Europe because of their cost.  This is why many Turbo Saabs we list get purchased by buyers in the Netherlands or Scandinavia.  This particular car up for auction is a base model. The only two options on it are the AC and the automatic transmission. Dealers did not get many of these base models because most of the Saab clientele wanted the higher optioned models.  Notice that this car does not even have a radio or antenna.  It is that base a model.   So what does this mean 27 years later?  Older Saabs are being restored now by collectors.  But the cars being restored are those high end turbo coupes and convertibles.  Most of the four doors models are not restoration candidates because owners consider them too plain.  As a result, in the long run, there will be a lot more of the Turbo Saabs out there in the market than there are the base four door models.  Turbo Saabs in great condition or with high dollar restorations are rather easy to find.  They are a dime a dozen.  People bought the four door models as family cars and they drove them.  By now there are very few of them left in any kind of condition that makes them worth having.  Finding one like this that has pretty much never been driven and never even had a radio installed in it is akin to stumbling across the Holy Grail.  This is one of those cars that most of us has never seen before and certainly never will again.  And yet we’re crazy enough to put it up here in a no reserve auction! If you've been following the market of these older, collectable Saabs then you can only guess what some Saab collector would ask for a car like this if they were the ones selling it.  That is almost scary!     Would you believe this Saab popped up at a charity auction in the DC area?  Can you freaking believe that?  Well, it did.  And no know believed the miles except us!  Not even the auctioneer!  Yes, we almost crapped ourselves when we saw it but we knew what to look for to verify it’s authenticity! The exterior of this Saab is as close to perfect as you’re even going to find.  It is pretty obvious to us that it just sat stored in a garage.  When we got it it was covered with what we call “schmutz” and needed a heavy cleaning.  There are still a few dark stains I noticed that wouldn’t come out along the rear window pillars.  These are like age stains from dirt having laid on the paint for so many years.  All the trim is there and not faded.  Same thing with the bumper covers.  I didn’t take a photo of it but even the factory “Unleaded Fuel Only” sticker is there next to the gas filler flap.  Very age faded but there! I did notice a couple very small dings and chips scattered about.  I guess no one can expect something to sit completely unmolested for so long without something bumping it. I said up top that the paint on this Saab is rather rare.  The 157B code tells us that it is the Zircon Blue.  1986 was the only year that this paint was used by Saab so that makes it pretty rare to see.  It is a very light blue/white/gray.  Normally I don’t look up paint codes or factory paint names but I did here because, for the life of me, I didn’t know what to name this color.  Suffice it to say the stock paint is in hands down excellent condition!  The factory pinstripes are just as nice.  Just because the car only has 11K miles doesn’t always mean it is going to look nice.  Most cars that have sat for 27 years look like crap or the paint has faded away to nothing!  You can see in the photos how deep this paint is and how nicely it reflects the world above it.  There is absolutely no way you’re ever going to be disappointed with this Saab.  It is a once in a lifetime find for that right person!  It will win any show it is put in or it could be driven daily!          We always like to show some closer up pictures of our cars so you can get in idea of just how nice they are.  Because of the importance of this Saab and what it might potentially auction for, we thought it important to include more than we normally do so buyers can verify the originality and beauty of this 900. There is nothing but good to see on this Saab!  Yes, we did repaint the front license plate mounting plate.  It had a Maryland plate on it for 27 years and there were brown moisture stains on it.  But look at how nice all the trim is and how pristine the original pin stripes are!  The lenses are all clear and not faded or cracked.  The window trim has just the right amount of age patina on it to let you know it is original.  We did notice that the little Saab hood and trunk emblems have lost their blue color over time but I am not expert enough to know whether or not those emblems had any blue in them on this baser model.  They can be had at any Saab dealership or Saab specialty shop.  You can look and admire this car all day long!         Here are a couple things I was very surprised to see.  I think 1986 was one of the last years that Saab used real metal chrome door handles all around.  Chrome metal handles were expensive to produce!  This is why you don’t see them anymore.  And that is a pity!  This is a cool vintage touch in this world of plastic.  They are all in pristine shape with no fade or pitting!     This is the factory plug covering up the hole where the radio antenna would go if the car had a radio.  Even though we’ve sold more classic Saab 900s than anyone else here on eBay over the years, this is the very first one of these I’ve ever seen.  Along with the first Saab that never even had a radio installed in it.  Especially here in the Washington, DC area where everyone is rich and tuned to the traffic stations.  No wonder the owner never drove it.  Maybe they were deaf.  I just don’t know.     This is the factory sticker letting the world know that THIS Saab had air conditioning!  AC was still an expensive option in the mid-80’s, especially for the European cars for whom AC was a novelty they rarely ever needed with their colder climates.  This Saab was built in Sweden up close to the Artic Circle after all.     Here you can see how nice the rims are and what the tread is like on the tires. The Michelin tires, while old, have only minor dry rotting on the edges of the tread.  They should pass any inspection easily.  Unless that inspector owns a tire shop and sees you coming.  Personally I would NOT replace them at all.  But, then again, I’m running a set of 75 year old tires on my 1928 BMW motorcycle on the highway! We did repaint the rims.  The stock paint on them was flaking in a few spots from age.  We worked hard to match the paint and we think we did a nice job. The center hub caps are rare.  They are actually the first complete set I’ve ever seen.  Saab did not use these very often.  They are in beautiful condition!     We’re not into hiding anything so here you can see the condition of the underbody!  This is a good place to show off the Autoseal sticker.  The original owner paid extra to have the Autoseal protection added to the car at the dealer.  This, along with the fact that the cars sat in a garage forever, are the reasons why the underbody is so rust free.  Most consumer guides recommend you don’t spend money on those extras at the dealers but, 27 years down the road, the cars that did have this extra attention are the rust free ones.  You can also see that exhaust work has been done in the not too distant past with the new muffler and tailpipe.     Driving this Saab is like stepping back in time.  No one can ever say that their 80’s Saab is as crisp and tight as it was when it was new.  And this Saab is as close to that as you’re ever going to find.  We have no doubts that it would easily make a cross country journey though the new owner might wish to have all the fluids addressed with their own personal favorite blends before taking this car out and using it a lot.   We’ll show this beauty off and let it speak to you itself!  See if you can picture it in your garage or museum!             The car companies do NOT makes cars with this level of build quality or longevity anymore.  They can’t afford to.  This is one of those very rare pieces of automotive history that is going to go for a price that the buyers set.  If I had my way I know what I’d ask for it.  But that’s not how we do things here!  Here’s your chance to own something of the like that you’re NEVER going to see again!       The interior of this 1986  Saab 900 is as stunning as the exterior.  It is a time capsule!  The gray cloth seats are all beautiful with virtually zero wear or fade showing anywhere.  The only wear we could find was from feet on the stock Saab floor mats.  Everything is nice and firm and there are no odors or mustiness in the interior. The headliner is beautiful and not drooping like most of the ones you see on Saabs!  And the rear deck is not dried out or faded.  This is really a beautifully kept interior for its age!        The inner door panels are looking just as great!  The cloth inserts have not separated and there is no age warping.  The lower inner doors and the jambs are also looking great and they are rust free!     The dash area is just like everything else!  We did notice 2-3 small narrow age cracks on the dash itself.  This is pretty much impossible to escape over the course of 27 years.  All the gauges are working perfectly.  The climate control system is working as new and the blower motor works in all positions.  The AC is working and blowing cold.  At some point in time it was converted over to the newer r134A by a professional shop. The windows are all manual.  For all the younger folks that means you grab the lever and move your arm in a circular motion while holding the end of the handle to make the windows go up and down.  Clockwise circles down, counter-clockwise up.  Text that to your friends!  You can see where the radio is supposed to go with the little factory alcove covering the hole.   About the only noticeable issue with the dash area is the glove box lid.  The black cover Saab used on this model was glued on.  Over time the glue failed and the plastic/vinyl glove box cover would peel away.  It needs to be re-glued and clamped while the glue is drying.  We will try to address this before the auction ends but no promises.  These glove box covers are available in the after market so new ones can be had easily if someone wants to go that route eventually.  One other cool thing we noticed was the stock duel horn on the older style four spoke steering wheel!  Most makers used only one horn to save money in the late 80’s.  This one is quite musical!  There is no way you’re not going to be pleased with this interior!  It is simple and functional with very little to go wrong!     O.K.  We’ve been saying it all through the description.  This 1986 Saab has only 11K one-owner miles on it.  I guess the question to ask is when have you ever seen lower miles on any 27-year old car?  Why would anyone spend all the money for a Saab and then drive it an average of 430 miles per year?  Did they walk to work?  Did they forget it was in the garage?  Were they hermits?  Did they just not like the car?  I have no clue.  The Autocheck report says nothing that makes us doubt the miles.  The title states it is accurate.  The odometer is working.  And you can see from the photos that the car is original and pristine in a way that is impossible to duplicate were this somehow a scam.    The bottom line is that it is what it is.  A true, original, one-owner 11,000 mile 27-year old classic Saab 900.  And it can be yours.     The original manual is included! I don’t know if Saab gave more manuals in 1986 like they did in later years.  This was the only one we found in the car.  Needless to say, we didn’t get any service documentation.  But, when you think about it, with only 11K miles, what service work was there that needed to be done?       Look at this SWEET, clean trunk! The spare is under the floor cover.  I included a photo of the tool kit.  It is VERY rare to see one of these kits complete. And, as many of these car as we’ve sold, I wasn’t even aware that Saab included a plastic sack to put a dirty flat tire in to prevent your trunk from getting filthy.  I’ve never seen one of these stock sacks before and probably never will again.  For the love of God, don’t ever use it!  I wouldn’t know how to replace it!  Save it to display with the car at shows.  Show judges LOVE to see these rare items and give big points for them at shows.     This is that interior that you can use to judge ALL the other Saab interiors out there.  It is the nicest one we’ve ever seen or ever will see.  You just can't find much fault with an interior that has almost never been used!        Under the hood is the Saab 2.0-liter B201NA fuel-injected 8 valve four cylinder engine.  It makes a respectable 116 horsepower.  It was the standard motor for these cars for the period.  It starts and runs great with no leaking or smoking! This engine is reliable and very inexpensive to maintain because it was such a solid, simple design!  It gives great torque and is still rated to return excellent fuel economy even by today’s standards!  You can see how clean everything is!     This Saab has the 3 speed Borg-Warner T-37 automatic transmission.  Again, this was the standard automatic Saab used on all the 900’s.  It is about as bulletproof as any transmission ever made.  With all the Saabs we’ve sold, we’ve NEVER seen a problem with this transmission.  And that’s with Saabs that average over 150K miles!        Here are some of the other factory stickers around the engine bay.  I am including them because they might interest some of the diehard Saab faithful other there!     And here is the VIN sticker from the door just so everyone can do their due diligence!  Usually, after so many years, these stickers are all faded away.  I also included the paint and trim code plate from the trunk to verify the paint.         Folks, here ends the novella!  If you have EVER been in the market for a very low mileage, one of a kind, historic Saab and miss out on this NO RESERVE auction, you MIGHT be tempted to look around for one of these!     Because there is only going to be one lucky high bidder here in this NO RESERVE auction! Everyone else is going to be very disappointed because they missed out on this absolutely beautiful all original, one owner, 11K mile 1986 Saab 900 sedan!     So don’t be like this guy! Run and place your bids Early!     And please bid high, bid often, and bid in confidence! Because THIS piece of automotive history awaits the lucky high bidder!  And you know you’re NEVER, EVER, going to see another car as rare as this Saab here in a NO RESERVE auction again (unless it is us selling it!)!!!       If you have any questions, please feel free to write US by clicking here! For the Terms, Conditions, Return Policies, and other Pertinent Information for this auction (everything you need to know about bids, warranties, fees, and delivery!) PLEASE keep reading! Or forever hold your peace (‘cause it’s not our fault if you don’t read them)!    PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY PRIOR TO PLACING YOUR BID.  MOST OF YOUR QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED HERE! YOU ARE NOT BIDDING TO BE ABLE TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE OR TO DECIDE IF YOU WANT THE VEHICLE OR NOT YOU’RE ALSO NOT BIDDING TO WIN A VEHICLE SO YOU CAN TAKE IT TO YOUR MECHANIC AFTER THE FACT FOR THEM TO TELL YOU IF YOU SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT IT OR NOT. YOU ARE BIDDING TO BUY THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR WISH TO VIEW THE VEHICLE BEFORE YOU BUY, PLEASE DO SO BEFORE YOU PLACE YOUR BID. WE WILL TRY TO SHOW ANYTHING TO ANYBODY BY APPOINTMENT DEPENDING ON WHERE WE HAVE THE VEHICLE STORED! AFTER YOU HAVE WON THE AUCTION IT IS TOO LATE TO ASK QUESTIONS, HEM AND HAW, ASK YOUR SPOUSE, OR ROB APU AT THE QUICKIE MART TO GET THE MONEY! A $500.00 DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE AUCTIONS ENDING (EITHER BY PAYPAL, BANK WIRE TRANSFER, OR MONEY ORDER).  FULL PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN 10 DAYS UPON DELIVERY OR BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS SHIPPED.  AFTER 10 DAYS, IF WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR FULL PAYMENT, AND OTHER ARRANGEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN MADE, WE WILL RE-LIST THE VEHICLE AND YOU WILL FORFEIT YOUR DEPOSIT. O.K., all that being said, we’re the nicest, most understanding people on the planet and wish to work with everyone to make their purchase a happy, comfortable one.  We understand fully that buyers have jobs, families, responsibilities and distances to travel.  What we are big on is communication.  As long as buyers keep us apprised of what is going on with their plans then we’re happy.  Please understand that, as stated above in the auction, we would like vehicles picked up within ten days of the auction’s end.  This isn’t because we like making buyers jump through hoops.  Vehicles that don’t get picked up prevent us from bringing more cars into our lot to offer up for sale.  Vehicles that aren’t picked up within 12 days will incur a $20 per day storage charge.  As of February 1, 2011, we can no longer be nice and absorb storage fees for buyers after the pickup deadlines.  In the recession profits are down and we’re noticing more buyers announcing to us AFTER the auctions that they expect us to hold cars for them gratis an extra 2-3 weeks.  We’re making very little money on eBay offering cars in true no reserve auctions and the storage fees we’re charged remain the same regardless of what we make.  So, if you intend on delay on picking up your car, expect to receive a storage bill.  We’re NOT going to start selling cars here with higher buy it now prices that punish all buyers that can work within deadlines that have worked for us for many years.  Please show just as much willingness to work with us as we do with you!   eBay’s New Feedback System As many know, eBay’s new feedback system doesn’t allow sellers to give buyers anything but positive feedback regardless of what they say about us.  Being a long time, dedicated, eBay Seller that specializes in vehicles that average 20 years old, even the eBay Motors Support Staff tells us that it is going to be impossible for us to maintain a perfect record.  They tell us that we’re easy targets for feedback extortion and nasty things of that nature simply because older vehicles are the most difficult to describe exactly. As always, we continue to offer vehicles here represented as honestly as we possibly can without bankrupting ourselves having them checked out or having every flaw addressed.  Please understand that we’ll own a vehicle for a few days and write a description based on our opinions of it.  Having a buyer own it for 3 months, have mechanics take it apart, drive it for several thousand miles and then judge our description based on their greater experience is rather unfair but does happen.  Generally, whenever we might receive something less than positive feedback, it is an indication that a buyer has shown an unwillingness to either let us know about an issue, or a refusal on their part to exercise their option to return a vehicle that they feel might have been misrepresented. We know that the vast majority of buyers are reasonable and know that there is always a risk in buying an older used car long distance from words and pictures and that there are always differences in opinions based on personal experiences.  In a world when a dealer is more than willing to take back a car and refund the purchase price for misrepresentation it is actually very difficult to receive negative feedback though it does happen.  This reflects more on the integrity of the buyer than the seller.  Feedback abuse, extortion, and/or disputes will be adjudicated in the West Virginia Court system.   Vehicle Shipping Shipping arrangements/charges are the responsibility of the buyer.  We’re a used car dealership and NOT a shipping company ourselves.  So PLEASE don’t ask us to obtain a shipping quote for you.  Again, this is YOUR responsibility as a buyer and easy enough for you to obtain.  If you’re serious about a car you should get your own quotes and not trust one obtained for you. Take the time to do your due diligence on shipping.  A simple Google search will find you over 100 companies to choose from.  Shipping is usually cheaper in the long run than flying in yourself to pick up your vehicle.  We strongly recommend NOT hiring United Road Services regardless of what they quote you.  We’ve had nothing but problems the few times we’ve been forced to deal with them.  We’d almost rather refund your deposit and cancel the sale than deal with them.   Please read the following carefully   Dealership Information After having been Amoco Auto in Washington, DC for 21 years, we’ve transitioned over to being Ameracan Export Pre-Owned Cars.  Our new address is 736B Williamsport Pike, Martinburg, W V 25401. American Export is a licensed Motor Vehicle Dealership in West Virgina for automobiles and motorcycles.  All sales conform to the State of West Virgina Motor Vehicle laws.  By bidding, buyers agree that any legal arbitration will take place in the West Virginia Court system.   Viewing Vehicles/Test Drives While our physical address is in Martinburg, for logistics we’ll usually have the vehicles we auction stored in other locations. Most commonly our vehicles are stored in the Northern Virginia area to better accommodate buyers flying into either Dulles International or Reagan National airports or shippers traveling the I-95 corridor. Generally 95% of buyers opt to pick up their vehicle from an off site location closer to the main transportation hubs. Because all the vehicles we list here are in no reserve auctions we do NOT offer test drives.  While this might sound odd, please understand that, in a no reserve auction, a vehicle is technically sold the instant the first bid is placed upon it.  We take our eBay business very seriously and will not betray the trust of those who have entrusted their bids to us.  Even we don’t drive cars up for auction unless it is absolutely necessary to take it to a service facility.  This policy protects vehicles for whoever the high bidder is going to be and we will not risk the condition of a vehicle for someone who only wants to see if they might (maybe) make a bid.  Test drives are designed for more of a traditional retail buy it now/high reserve environment.  Not the no reserve wholesale auctions we do.   Temporary License Plates As a West Virginia dealer we can provide temporary tags to assist with the drive home.  The West Virginia Temporary Tag is good for 60 days and can be issued to buyers with proper identification and proof of insurance.  The fee for a temporary tag is $100. We can also provide temporary plates for our motorcycle customers.   For both in and out of state buyers: $50.00 Administrative processing fee This fee IS non-negotiable and non-refundable.   THIS FEE APPLIES TO EVERY AUCTION REGARDLESS OF WHO THE BUYER IS.  EVEN DEALERS MUST PAY THIS FEE!  This fee covers the title reassignment, reporting costs, and paperwork maintenance fees every dealer incurs when selling a car.  Because all our auctions are No Reserve, we are never guaranteed to make anything on a vehicle (and quite often don’t) yet still incur the same costs.  This is why this fee is disclosed and added onto the back end.  Before complaining, please note that the vast majority of dealers offering cars on eBay at high Buy It Now pricing or reserves still charge a similar fee even though their profits are guaranteed.   Payment Types Accepted:    We will accept Paypal for the deposit ONLY! Please do not try to pay in full using PayPal!   Balances are accepted via Cash on Delivery in person, Certified Check, Bank wire transfer, or Postal Money Order.  These are the ONLY accepted forms of payment. Please do NOT offer us chickens, children, credit cards, or other items.  Please don't ask us to set up payment plans or to allow you to pay us Tuesday for a hamburger today. By bidding on this or any of our auctions you agree to our terms of sale and, you also agree that if you are the winning bidder and do not contact us or send a deposit within 48 hours, we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle and/or sell it to the next highest bidder, and report you to eBay as a "Non-Paying Bidder" in accordance with eBay’s Unpaid Item Policy IF YOU HAVE A FEEDBACK RATING OF 0, PLEASE DROP US AN EMAIL BEFORE YOU BID We do not want to discourage anyone from bidding, only to verify that you are serious and to answer any questions you might have about the process! Buying a car on eBay for the first time can be exciting, scary, and confusing all at the same time. We want to help make it as easy as possible for you and answer any questions you might have.  Zero Feedback bidders, according to eBay rules, cannot be blocked, but if you have zero feedback and do not contact us before bidding, we do have the option to cancel your bid.  We rarely ever do this but if we notice that you’re bidding on 15 other cars at the same time as ours we might wonder about your level of commitment to our no reserve auction.  We take our eBay sales seriously and go to great lengths to protect the trust buyers place in us. ABOUT OUR DESCRIPTIONS & VEHICLES First off, the cars we list average 20 years old!  THEY ARE NOT NEW OR ANYWHERE NEAR IT!  Our descriptions are based on our basic inspections of the vehicle.  Descriptions of cosmetic condition are based on our opinion of what we see and may differ from your personal opinion.  We have worked with hundreds of vehicles and base our comments on comparison and the age of the vehicle. A vehicle that is described as "very nice", "Excellent", "beautiful", etc, is described that way based on similar vehicles of that age and mileage. Some buyers are “experts” on some vehicles while we are not. These buyers might be comparing our cars to the totally perfect, mint condition, 250K mile, show car they own or have owned in the past and be very anal retentive.  If you are this type of buyer, buying a car online that you can’t inspect in person might not be the right thing for you because nothing will ever meet up to your standards.  No used car is 100% perfect, no matter how well it was cared for. Remember that small blemishes or issues may exist that we have not noted.  We do NOT examine every vehicle under a microscope, so small dings, scratches, chips, paint fade, windshield chips, washer motors, bushings, defrosters, loose trim, previous rust or damage repairs, missing trim, loose headliners, missing radio buttons, etc. may not be noted, and we will not discount a vehicle because something like this is not noted in the description.  Because we offer all our vehicles in no reserve auctions we are NOT in a position to have them extensively gone through by certified mechanics or body and paint experts to assess their complete mechanical and structural condition.  If we notice something is wrong with a vehicle in the short time we have it before we list it we will have that issue addressed or disclose it in the description.  After a vehicle is purchased and then put under a microscope by the buyer after the fact doesn’t mean we knew of, or can take responsibility for, flaws that we were not aware of when listing the vehicle.  Issues we were not aware of can’t affect feedback.  Please don’t say after the fact that we HAD to know of this or that flaw.  We disclose what we’re aware of and don’t play those games.  We also may neglect to mention a cosmetic flaw that is clearly visible in the pictures.  Please look at all of the pictures carefully, as they are part of the vehicles description and ask questions if you have them. Unless otherwise noted in the description, the vehicle is in running, drivable condition, although we can never make any guarantees nor do we warranty any vehicle to pass a state inspection in ANY state unless noted otherwise in the auction description. Our return policy covers misrepresentation of the vehicle.  We will not refund a purchase price or take back a vehicle just because it doesn’t pass your state inspection or your personal mechanic’s inspection after you have taken delivery!  Also, be warned, if you purchase ANY older used car and then take it to a new car dealer for an assessment, expect a $2000 estimate regardless of how nice it is.  New car dealers are out to screw you fixing older vehicles!  We have seen dealers give $2500 estimates for what turned out to be $78 repairs!  Don’t moan to us if this happens.  The cars we list are generally low tech and any inexpensive garage can work on them for much less. Concerns and/or issues that we are not aware of may exist with this vehicle (including but not limited to mechanical and/or cosmetic) that are not listed in the description. We make every effort to fully disclose any major mechanical issues we find with a vehicle (engine, transmission, safety), but other issues may and probably still exist. Remember this is an older USED vehicle and will have blemishes and or problems that are normal for the age and mileage or common on that particular vehicle. (Please keep in mind that some cars have inherent issues...ie: Neons all have bad head gaskets, Taurus’ have bad transmissions, older convertibles tend to have some dampness and mildew, etc.  These issues may exist now or in the future with the vehicle you are purchasing.  (We don't build them, we just sell them!) Examples are (but not limited to) dings, scratches, etc, trim pieces that are not in original condition, and/or but not limited to features/options that do not operate or maintenance that might be required. Lack of cleanliness is not a defect! Please use common sense before asking us silly questions like if a car has been in a flood, a major accident, or if the title is clear.  We are very upfront in our descriptions and disclose everything we know about a car in it.  It is insulting to us that someone would think we would violate federal law and not disclose that a car has sat on the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. Our descriptions, including vehicle features, are listed as accurately as possible, although we are not responsible for typographical errors in the listing.  We cannot/will not guarantee systems like Air Conditioning.  A vehicle’s air conditioning system may operate fine when we check the vehicle and then not when you come and pick it up.  This happens if a system has a small leak that we have no way of knowing about, especially when a vehicle sits.  The same thing applies to stereos.  Many aftermarket digital stereos are difficult to operate without manuals.  We will not reimburse for or perform any air conditioning system repair on any vehicle, even if the system is listed as working and it does not when you pick up the vehicle. This also applies to power options (windows, locks, seats, mirrors, radios, climate control, entertainment systems, etc)  Being that these are used vehicles, not all original equipment is always included with the vehicle.  Items including, but not limited to, extra keys or fobs, owners manuals, new car smell, spare tires (jacks, wheel tools), remotes, CD changer magazines, and floor mats, may not be included with the vehicle. The seller will not pay for these items if they are not there, or remove them from another vehicle.  Most of these items can be purchased from a dealer, auto parts store, or on eBay cheaply. Any issue either currently present or occurring in the future, whether disclosed in the listing or not, will be sole responsibility of the buyer, and the seller will NOT reimburse for any expenses incurred, or discount the purchase price!  We will gladly provide estimates to perform minor repairs if you wish us to.  Remember that just about ANY mechanic can find SOMETHING wrong with ANY used car.  Given time and mileage, something is bound to need fixing or maintenance.  We do NOT respond well to people trying to trade positive feedback in return for us fixing their car for them.  By bidding, you agree to accept responsibility for buying an older, USED car!  Feedback extortion (no matter how nicely it is phrased) is a crime, both in court and with eBay! We take our business and reputation seriously and will go to court to protect it. Please use common sense when determining if you will drive your new vehicle home.  A 20-year old car with 150,000 miles, even in the best of shape, is still 20 years old and still has 150,000 miles. Many of these vehicles may have never made a long trip, or have not been driven far in awhile.  Even cars with very low mileage might only have been driven locally their entire lives and never on a trip. We do our best to accurately disclose all issues we’re aware of, but we have no way of knowing if anything will fail during a trip.  When we list a car on eBay we are aware of it being a national marketplace.  We only list cars that we feel are capable of making a cross country trip but, of course, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE ANY CAR TO MAKE ANY TRIP, NO MATTER WHAT THE CURRENT CONDITION! We HIGHLY recommend a AAA membership to anyone traveling cross-country, even in something brand new. No dealer or manufacturer can guarantee this on any vehicle whether new or used.  Please don’t expect us to do differently or hold us responsible if a problem occurs.  We don’t list vehicles with known problems or try to hide them! About Our Photographs People often ask me about, or compliment me on my photography and how I do the pictures.  I work on a system and take basically the same set of pictures for every single vehicle.  Check our current and previous auctions to verify this.  I try to use the same location every time if possible.  I do NOT (and don’t have the time to) get sneaky with angles or lighting in an attempt to hide flaws.  While I do not specifically highlight flaws we don’t hide them because they’ll be seen eventually.  Some folks are scared that the vehicle pictured might be very different from the one they see.  Our photographs are taken with a pocket sized Canon SX-120is digital camera or an iPhone 4.  I process them using Apple’s iPhoto version 9.  The only modifications I make to photographs are to crop them so they are framed properly.  Beyond that, I will only use the program’s automatic Enhance feature and then sharpen the photos so details will be more visible to the bidders in case they wish to download them to their desktops and further enlarge them. Several buyers have flattered me by asking to have copies of their vehicle’s photographs because they liked them so much. IPhoto is NOT like Photoshop and doesn’t give me the ability to alter or cover up huge rust holes in my photos.  I take a HUGE amount of pride in what I do and enjoy taking photos and like presenting cars nicely but, when processing 100’s of pictures, I don’t have the time or desire to modify pictures beyond what they are.  I’m not in the business of misleading buyers through pictures.  I take the photos and I’m the guy that meets you when you pick up the car.  Obviously, since I walk with a cane and my ass is easy to kick, it is better there are no surprises.  It’s that simple.  When you try it, digital photography is pretty simple. WARRANTY INFORMATION Please understand that the winning bidder will be purchasing this vehicle AS-IS with NO WARRANTY of any kind either expressed or implied. We want everyone to be happy with the vehicles they’ve purchased from us.  If you can show we knowingly misrepresented a vehicle, please return it to us for a refund!     LEGAL INFORMATION BY WINNING AN EBAY AUCTION YOU ARE ENTERING INTO A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT!  DO NOT BID UNLESS YOU PLAN ON PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE, OR YOU DO NOT HAVE THE FUNDS!!!   You MUST have valid ID in order to purchase a vehicle from us.  This is the law and we cannot make any exceptions! State law also requires that you must be 18 years of age or older to purchase a motor vehicle from a dealer. If you are under 18 make sure you can have an adult sign for & register the vehicle BEFORE you place your bids! Otherwise DO NOT BID...WE CANNOT SELL YOU THE CAR if you are underage no matter how much you like it! We will hold a vehicle, as long as full payment is received in accordance with our terms of sale, for up to 24 days.  After 12 days a $20.00 per day storage fee will apply. After 60 days you relinquish the vehicle and all monies received by us.   BY BIDDING ON THIS VEHICLE YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, AND AGREE TO THE ABOVE STATEMENTS, THE TERMS OF SALE, AND ALL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS VEHICLE, AND THE AUCTION.  IF YOU DO NOT PLAN ON HONOROING YOUR BID OR DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY, PLEASE DO NOT PLACE A BID! Please e-mail us at amoco_auto@cox.net with any questions that you may have, or for more information on this or any of our other vehicles. Thank you again for your interest in our auctions, and we hope to add you to our growing list of satisfied customers! Happy Bidding!! On Apr-14-13 at 09:08:44 PDT, seller added the following information: Several classic Saab owners have written since the auction began saying that they believe that the speedometer in the photos is not the proper speedometer for a 1986 Saab 900.  So it would seen that, even with a clean Autocheck report and signed odometer statements from both the original owner AND the dealer/auction company that we acquired the Saab from attesting to its accuracy, we can NOT absolutely guarantee that this 27-year old Saab’s mileage is accurate.  Service records might have backed up mileage claims but, as you’ve already read, we did not receive any. We firmly believe this Saab is extremely low mileage and it is obviously in phenomenal condition.  We included as many photographs as possible specifically so that potential bidders could see exactly HOW we came to our own conclusions and either agree, or disagree, with our assessment of the car. While we’ve sold a lot of Saabs here on eBay, we do not know these cars on a super in depth level to be instantly aware if every part on it is correct for that year.  We also do not investigate speedometer origins when we already have odometer declarations.  Because we know we’re NOT experts we ALWAYS try to be as honest and fair as possible.  This is another reason we include as many pictures as we do.  We want bidders to come to their own conclusions, make educated decisions, and base how much they wish to spend on their own decisions. After taking EVERYTHING (photos, description, documentation, this addendum, and your own gut feelings) into account in this auction, if you do NOT feel comfortable with something (mileage or otherwise) about this car, PLEASE either do not bid or adjust the dollar amount you wish to pay accordingly.  We want the winning bidder to enjoy owning and driving a really nice low mileage classic Saab that they bought for all the right reasons.