2005 Saab 9-3

Sedan

2.0L 1985CC l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged

YS3FB49S551001235

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GAS

For sale is my 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 4-door sedan. I bought the car in 2005 and am the only owner. The car was used 99% for work. Over the past 3 weeks, I could feel some difference in the shifting in low gears. The warning "gearbox failure" came on about 2 weeks ago and I was told that the car most likely needs transmission work. I've read that a computer update might fix the problem, but don't bid based upon that. Assume that transmission work is needed. The car can still be driven, but has bumping in low gear. As indicated in the "defects" section above, the coolant also has a very slow leak. A small windshield chip was professionally repaired. The bottom of the front bumper is cracked (see picture). I took pictures of 2 small dings and a missing silver piece from the front grille...not sure what was there. There are some missing plastic bumper clips and clips under the hood...nothing that affects performance. About a month ago, there was wetness on the passenger side floor mat after it rained like crazy...I think from leaves between windshield and hood. One key fab partially works. The 2nd key fab shows wear on the rubber, but works fine. Keys within the fabs are in fine shape. Obviously there is other wear associated with 164K, but I listed everything I can think of. Now for the positive. The car has new Continental Extreme DWS 215/55/ZR16 tires with only 3K on them (see installation papers vs. car mileage). The car has performed very well for me for 164K up to the transmission issue. I have all records of oil changes, tire rotations, maintenance, etc. The rims are the ones that came with the Aero...not the linear. I'm not sure why they were put on my car, unless it was an upgrade for the dealer. I recently replaced both front headlight fixtures (entire assembly) and the AC/heat blower motor and blower motor resistor. I knew before I bought the car that I didn't like the stereo. The day after I bought the car, I tapped the bass amp under the front seat and added a 2nd amp in the trunk(see pictures). I replaced all dashboard speakers (sides with Infiniti, center channel I'm forgetting what I put in). I also added 4 new speakers across the rear shelf. In the pictures, you'll see two 6x9 Cerwin Vega speakers and I can't remember what brand the 2 center speakers are. The only speakers not changed out are the 2 front door speakers. If you know anything about transmissions, this may be the car for you. You are welcome to see or drive the car...a short distance due to the warning light. Please take a look at my feedback and let me know if I can answer any questions. I will accept Paypal or cash payment. We'll exchange title and do tags 5 minutes from Oreland, PA. On Jan-22-14 at 09:55:35 PST, seller added the following information: The car has been sitting in my driveway for 2-3 weeks and I just tried to start it. I had to jump start it. The battery may need to be replaced...or it may just be the extreme weather we are experiencing. Not sure, but wanted to add this, as it just came up.