With the impending arrival of maybe a CTR, it's about time to divest myself of this SAAB.
Basics are - a little less than 147k on the clock, automatic. Main issue I'm aware with is that it thinks it's a VW and has a check engine light that I haven't really been bothered to investigate in more depth than last year. I've had a fair amount of work done to it - rear brakes, fixing the typical oil leaks, new diverter valve, new AFM and a whole bunch of small stuff. Heat, A/C, seat heaters all work.
It's generally in pretty good shape, although the rear bumper appears to have been replaced for unknown reasons. Known issues are the CEL and the front passenger side tire having developed a slow air leak. Car comes with the OEM wheels as well, the tires on them have good tread still but are very old.
Let's start haggling at $1500 
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Automatic or manual? What color interior? Where are you?
Automatic. I'm in the NE Panhandle of WV. Interior is medium gray leather, forgot to add the interior photos. Also, the driver's side seat belt can be slow to retract but retracts and locks fine.
Free bump, I think that's actually an '02, as the only NG 9-3 available in 2003 was the convertible. This is the last year of the hatch, which is insanely practical. And before the GM overlords sunk their teeth into them too badly!
Re: CEL - These are famous for being picky on spark plugs, thankfully they're cheap and are literally a 10 minute job. Looks like a nice sample, they're great on the highway and the heated seats are nice and toasty! GLWS!
In reply to KiwiMtnClmbr :
Received, I'll get back to you in the next couple of hours.
In reply to dj06482 (Forum Supporter) :
Thanks for pointing this out, it is indeed a 2002 and not a 2003.
I haven't checked the spark plugs yet - the last time I pulled the code the car was showing a generic MAF code, but that was before the connector to the ignition cassette was fixed. And yes, they're definitely insanely practical.
Wonder how it'd be for a commuter🤔. I'm on the hunt for something cheap that can handle a Mon-Thur commute starting in September....maybe 180 miles round trip. It'll be for roughly 8 months.
In reply to Xradchadx :
Also, I'm coastal VA, Norfolk area. How far of a hike would that be for me?
In reply to Xradchadx :
That's quite a trek - I'm at the other end of the state, about 45 minutes north of Winchester VA.
In reply to BoxheadTim :
Wellllll looks like it's about 4 1/2 hours away. Bummer.
Great deal, wish it was a coupe
Finally pulled the code (again) - it's still the apparently very common P0101.
