Date: Sun, 18 May 2003 20:58:34 -0600 From: Bob Landry <psykteknopsamcitus.net> Subject: Re: How High is High Mileage?
On 18 May 2003 12:10:56 GMT, Simon Weller <ngnopsamch.fsnet.co.uk> wrote: >I'm looking at a few old shape 900's over the next few days, all around >14-10 years old. > >I know they're capable of incredible mileages but when should alarm bells >be ringing? When do major components start need replacing. More to the >point when do they start getting expensive? > >Would a high UK spec (air con, all electrics etc) 1993 900 16v with full >SAAB service history at 163,000 miles be of concern? 295K miles on my '85 900T. Major repairs have been: turbo, 5-spd trans at about 195K, (later years will last the equal of the engine with the improved bearing design and decent maintenance) and that's it. All other repairs I consider as maintenance. Still gets 26-28 mpg in mixed driving and burns no oil. The car you describe was the last and probaby the best of the 'classic' Saabs, and 16,300 miles ave/year seems reasonable, especially with the full service records. I"d go for it.
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