Engine Requires Repair-Florida Keys Solid No Rust Never Hit Runs Smooth Straight

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ENGINE REQUIRES REPAIR

VEHICLE IS LOCATED IN BIG PINE KEY, LORIDA 33043

OVERHEATED, ND NOW ENGINE DOESNOTSTART. REQUIRES REPAIR.

CAR IS BEING SOLD AS IS. NO WARRANTY.PAINT, ARPET & INTERIOR 'DRIVER OPERATION/CONTACT POINTS'EXHIBIT NORMAL WEAR & TEAR EXPECTED OF A CAR OF THIS AGE.
VEHICLE HISTORYPRIOR to overheating October 2015, his car operated & functioned beautifully!Solid, owerful, mooth and straight! Florida Keys car, ever hit norphysicallydamaged.The car appears to be rust free.
I am 2nd owner. Car has 156,161miles.I purchased this car from NJ dealer at 21,684 miles,and had it shipped to me.
Car never leftthe Florida Keys the entire time I have owned it.(besides short trips up to Miami Saab Dealer for theSaab Multi CD Changerpurchase,installation & programming, couple various inspections,and an initial oilchange or two.)
Routinely & properly maintained.Oil & filter every 4000-4500 miles.Alwayssynthetic.
Exhaust System appears solid and to be in good condition. (reference photo)(as noted below, he center portion of exhaust system was replaced in 2012.)

ITEMS INSTALLED or REPLACED in 2012Crankcase Breather Ventilation Retrofit Kit Installed.Oil Pan Dropped & Valve Cover Removedto Inspect Cam & Timing Chain. Confirmed Clean Oil Pump Screen with No Sludge build-up.All Was Clean and Virtually Wear & Sludge Free.
New Oil Sending Unit & Crankshaft Sensors Installed(simply because access tothem was available during the above maintenance.)
Radiator,Water Pump & Hoses Replaced.
AC Compressor, ose & Dryer Replaced.
Remanufactured Starter Installed.
Power Steering Pump & Hose Replaced.
Center Portion of Exhaust System Replaced.

ITEMS REQUIRING ATTENTIONEngine
Convertible Top's Hydraulic HOSE (single) LEAKS, ndrequires replacement.NOTE: The convertible top, echanical mechanism, ump, emaininghydraulic lines,and sensors, ll operated properlyand were fully functional PRIOR tothis singlehydraulic hose leaking.Convertible Top exterior & interior fabric is in good condition, nd does NOT leak.
Bosch 5.3 Module requires replacement. (ABS light is on)
Front Leather Seat's Seams exhibit small sections splitting/thread separation. (reference photos)

Paintis unwashed and lacks proper wax sealant,and exhibits discoloration on the rear spoiler,

rear bumper, mall spot on the hood, nd small section over front windshield.

Rear Bumper CoveralsoexhibitsPealing of Paint.Front Bumper CoverexhibitsPealing of Clear Coat.

NOTE: the small discolored area on the hood (near the windshield spray nozzle)

started to clean-up when rubbed with a rag, ut without full knowledge of paint, didn't continue rubbing.

(reference photos of the spoiler, umpers, nd hood)

Left Rear Tire Tread appears to be worn approximately 80%.Left Front Tire Tread appears to be worn approximately 90%.Right Front & Right Rear Tire Treads appear GOOD-VERY GOOD CONDITION. (reference photos)
Carpet is unvacuumed, nd exhibits areas of minor wear.Front Saab Carpet Floor Mats exhibit moderate/heavy wear.Rear Saab Carpet Floor Mats are in good condition. (reference photos)
The dashboard mounted Hazard Button is functional,but popped into the dash. (reference photo)
Spare Saab Key is broken-off in rear seat lock. (the rear seat lock still functions with key blade in tumbler)
The Transmission Gear Selector's Cosmetic DesignationPlate & accordion strip coverare broken/cracked. (reference photo)
Weather Stripping, assenger door, s torn along threshold. (reference photo)
Wiper Blade Refill Rubbers (windshield & headlight) require replacement.
Rear Bump Stops, ositioned inside rear coil springs exhibit weathering/deterioration.
The Radio Antennae is stuck in the 'up' position.Theantennae drive motor functions & clicks when radio is operated,but the radio antenna remains up.
The OnStar Antenna, lthough functional, ppears to be missing top cap. (reference photo)
Jacking Contact Points beneaththe car exhibit the expected usage scuffs, ings and jack pad / frame marks.
Brake rotors & lug nut heads exhibit surface rust fromthe car being parked.
Included is a SINGLE Saab IGNITION KEY.Two Functional Saab Key Fobs are included.(As noted above, pare Saab key blade is broken, nd remains in rearseat lock)
Also included is a Haynes Saab 9-3 Owners Workshop Manual.Manual exhibits heavyusage, nd a destroyed binder, nd numerous grease-smudge pages!(Saabenthusiastsyou know who you are!)
I will do my best to answer any/all questions in an effort to provide an absolute accurate description of my 2002 Saab 9-3.

DEPOSIT
WINNING BIDDER/ BUYERMUSTPROVIDENON-NEGOTIABLE&NON-REFUNDABLEDEPOSITOF $250 VIA PAYPAL WITHIN 24 HOURS AFTER CLOSE OFTHISAUCTION.
FAILURE TO MAKE REQUIRED DEPOSITWITHIN THE REQUIRED 24 HOURSWILL DISQUALIFY YOUR WINNING BIDDER STATUS. SELLERTHENRESERVES THE RIGHT TOEITHERRESTARTTHEAUCTION OR ACCEPTTHENEXT HIGHEST QUALIFYING BID.

BALANCE DUE
WINNING BIDDER/ BUYERMUSTPROVIDENON-NEGOTIABLE & NON-REFUNDABLEPAYMENT-IN-FULL OFOUTSTANDINGBALANCEVIA BANK WIRE TRANSFER WITHIN 72 HOURS(3 DAYS) AFTER CLOSE OFTHISAUCTION.
FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENT-IN-FULLWITHIN THE REQUIRED 72 HOURS WILL UNFORTUNATELY DISQUALIFY YOUR WINNING BIDDER STATUS, NDFORFEITUREOF ANY, ND/OR ALLPREVIOUSDEPOSITS AND/OR ALL MONIESPREVIOUSLYPAIDTO SELLER.SELLERTHENRESERVES THE RIGHT TOEITHERRESTART AUCTION OR ACCEPTTHENEXT HIGHEST QUALIFYING BID.

TRANSPORTATION & SHIPPING
WINNING BIDDER / BUYERIS FULLYRESPONSIBLEFORCOORDINATION OFALL REQUIRED TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICS, LL SHIPPINGCOSTS, PPLICABLEFEES & TAXES.
WINNING BIDDER / BUYERISFULLY RESPONSIBLEFORPROMPT & PROFESSIONALREMOVALOF VEHICLEFROM SELLERSBIG PINE KEY FLORIDA(33043)PROPERTY ANYTIME AFTER FULL PAYMENT HAS BEENSUCCESSFULLYTRANSACTED,ANDNO LATER THAN7 DAYS AFTER CLOSE OFTHISAUCTION.
Feel free to contact mePRIOR TO BIDDINGifShipping Logistics require 'reasonable' additional time.