2003 Saab 9-3

Sedan

2.0L 1985CC l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged

Automatic

YS3FD49Y031057983

Clear

Gasoline

I love this car and have put many hours learning about cars by being a DIY mechanic. It is also a pleasure to drive. The most comfortable car I or others in my family have had over the years. It rides low and feels very sporty. The turbo is peppy and gas mileage is pretty good (~25/28mpg).SO, why sell it? Well, for starters my new job doesn't require me to have a car anymore, so this just sits in the driveway for short errands or if we need to take separate cars somewhere. The second reason is work and family are very demanding on my time and I don't have time to do work on this car, so my wife is pushing me to sell it. Prime example is the window motor on the Driver's window hasn't worked for almost a year now, but I haven't had the time to fix it since it is merely an inconvenience at the Drive Through Dunkin Donuts.This car is best for someone who wants to learn some DIY car work, or a mechanic, or someone who just loves Saabs and is willing to have a mechanic bring it up to snuff. *** KBB value even with the issues listed is above $2000. Do some research and these are selling privately (fixed up) for around $3,500 - $4,500k. *** Some great features are on this car and it feels way ahead of its time: * One-touch Down and UP windows for all four windows AND sunroof * Glass sliding sunroof/moonroof * AUX input for plugging an MP3 player or your phone to the stereo system * Rear Parking Sensor so it beeps when you are backing up near an object * Lots more you wouldn't expect on a 2003 -- Saabs are always way ahead of their time and people are always surprised it is a 2003 when they sit in it Existing "Major" Problems (but car drives and is still used as commuter car): * Shocks/struts on passenger's side seem shot, making metallic clanging when you hit bumps. Driveable, but needs repair eventually. * CEL -- Two codes have been pulled in the past, but I haven't check recently. Both are known issues (see below) that I just ignore. SAI and Random Misfire. * Secondary Air Injector and Pump -- non-working and needs replacement. COMPLETELY driveable as this only gets used on Cold-Starts to give a better gas-air mix. Has been broken over a year. Has to be repaired before inspection in 2016 since it is emmissions related and is the reason for check engine light. * Cylinder 2 blew the spark plug 6 months back and it stripped the threads in the cylinder. Bad problem, awesome learning experience. I used a Heli-Coil kit to rethread the cylinder and the repair has been holding great since. The PROBLEM is that as a DIY learning, I didn't thread the kit deep enough and the spark plug sits a quarter of an inch too high. I suspect this is what causes the random misfire, but not 100%. * Valve Cover Gasket seal broken -- this is the seal for the valve cover gasket above the spark plugs (not the more costly Head Cover Gasket). The replacement part is $150 or so, but I didnt want to wait for it to ship and didn't want to spend more money on the car since I am selling, so I just patched it with Black ATV for now, but this will need replacement again soon. This could also be the misfire if oil is leaking through the broken seal onto the spark plugs. * One of the 2 problems above is causing the car to misfire and hesitate when you accelerate hard. When this happens I just let off the accelerator, but it would be nice to fix this so you can open her up and feel the speed like I used to before the spark plug problem. To confirm, this doesn't hamper the car's ability to drive distances or fast. I just drove to Philly the other day with the car and was flowing with traffic well above 70; the only limitation is when you press the gas/throttle too hard it chokes, so I just let up and accelerate more slowly. Existing Minor Problems (annoyances): * Driver's side window will not work (open your door at Dunkin Donuts drive through)* Gas tank cover hinge broke so I have to jam it on after filling the tank * Passenger's side view mirror doesn't auto-tilt when you reverse (was working till Geico replaced the glass and forgot to reconnect the wiring -- easy fix) * Scratches and fading as expected on an older car (and one on the truck where my daughter tried to draw a heart on my car with a rock as seen in pics) That is an exhaustive list so that nobody is surprised and I don't want to screw anyone. As honest as I am trying to be, not everyone else is as honest so below are some words to ensure a safe sale for both parties. Disclaimer No physical or mechanical inspections on the vehicle has been performed. The vehicle has not been driven in over 3 weeks, so I cannot vouch for any drive-ability nor condition of the motor or transmission. I am only stating what is evident. There may be other problems with the vehicle which are not apparent, visible or known. I am not responsible for inaccurate or incomplete descriptions of the vehicle. I have made every effort to photograph details, however, if something is missed or damage is not shown that is not my responsibility. The buyer has every opportunity to inspect the vehicle PRIOR to bidding. If you cannot inspect the vehicle prior to bidding then you are bidding at your own risk. This vehicle is sold in “as is” and “where is” condition. Once the vehicle is paid for and leaves my lot there are NO REFUNDS and NO RECOURSE. Buyers may schedule an appointment to view any vehicle by prior to auction end by messaging me via ebay Payment Terms Deposit must be received within 24 hours of the end of the auction. Full payment is required within three (3) days of the end of the auction. Payment in full and ID are required to release any vehicle Vehicles not paid for in full and picked up within THREE (3) days of end of auction will be subject to a penalty of $50.00 plus $20.00 PER DAY in storage fees (storage fees are not negotiable and must be paid prior to release of vehicle). Vehicles not paid for and picked up within THREE (3) days of end of auction will result in buyer’s privileges revoked and vehicle to be re-listed on Ebay.com Payment Type Cash in personCashier’s checks may be used for payment but vehicle will not be released until cashier’s check clears (may take up to three business days). NO Refund and NO Warranty Policy This vehicle is sold in AS IS and WHERE IS condition with all faults – known and unknown described or not described. Should there be ANY mechanical issues discovered after the purchase of the vehicle there will be no recourse offered by the Seller. The Buyer will be 100% responsible for any problems discovered after the vehicle leaves the lot. Seller makes NO warranties as to the condition of any vehicle. Descriptions and photos contained herein may not be accurate and buyer is 100% responsible for inspecting the vehicle prior to bidding. NO REFUNDS will be given on any purchased vehicle under any circumstances. ALL SALES ARE FINAL! About the Ebay Auction There is a NO Buy It Now price, so please do not ask. I reserve the right to end any auction early for any reason. I do not accept trades. Bidders with feedback between “0” and “5” will have their bids cancelled. I do not sell parts off this vehicle and it will not be parted out. DO NOT BID if you do not intend to complete the transaction. I reserve the right to block any bidder for any reason. By placing a bid you acknowledge that you have read and understand and agree to the terms of this listing. 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