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Car Forum / Saab Cars / July 2007No Service History - No Sale?
I'd be grateful to hear what you think about buying a low mileage '99 car without the service history book. I'm wary, but it's in such good condition that I'm tempted... I'm sure this has been asked before, but is it possible to get a duplicate? I'm sure it must be. The guy who's selling it says he's contacted the Saab garage who serviced it before he bought it and they know the car but haven't - as yet - supplied the replacement. Has anyone else been through this? Any comments would be very welcome. Thanks Steve > I'd be grateful to hear what you think about buying a low mileage '99 > car without the service history book. I'm wary, but it's in such good [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > contacted the Saab garage who serviced it before he bought it and they > know the car but haven't - as yet - supplied the replacement. He'll be happy to give you the name of the garage, then - and since they remember it, they'll be happy to confirm the story, right...? >> I'd be grateful to hear what you think about buying a low mileage '99 >> car without the service history book. I'm wary, but it's in such good [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > He'll be happy to give you the name of the garage, then - and since they > remember it, they'll be happy to confirm the story, right...? If you phone Saab UK during office hours they will gladly tell you over the phone what the service history of any Saab is with Saab dealers. Their records go back to at least 1986, (the earliest year I've asked for SH) Al > I'd be grateful to hear what you think about buying a low mileage '99 car > without the service history book. I'm wary, but it's in such good condition [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Steve The book does not mean anything. I saw it faked when I was looking for a car. What is the 99? 1999? What model and which dealer is supposed to have serviced it? Get in touch with the dealer yourself :-) Regards Charles  SignaturePlease remove _removeme_ to reply. Many thanks to everyone for the suggestions. I'll definitely call the dealer before going ahead - just wondered if it was possible to get a duplicate book. Best Steve > > I'd be grateful to hear what you think about buying a low mileage '99 car > > without the service history book. I'm wary, but it's in such good condition [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > Regards > Charles >Many thanks to everyone for the suggestions. I'll definitely call the dealer >before going ahead - just wondered if it was possible to get a duplicate >book. > >Best >Steve I think what matters more is the condition of the vehicle. A '99 with low miles has not likely had much done to it and there are few prescribed services that matter aside from changing oil and coolant. I would lean to having a mechanic look it over. > >Many thanks to everyone for the suggestions. I'll definitely call the dealer > >before going ahead - just wondered if it was possible to get a duplicate [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > prescribed services that matter aside from changing oil and coolant. I > would lean to having a mechanic look it over. That's a very interesting point and makes a lot of sense. Thanks. Not sure what car this is, but some of the 4 cyl models had a problem with sludge buildup if the oil was not changed more often than spec. I had my car checked and it was fine. I think it cost around $150 to have the oil pan pulled and the sump cleaned and the sludge condition checked. Charles > I'd be grateful to hear what you think about buying a low mileage '99 car > without the service history book. I'm wary, but it's in such good condition [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Steve >Not sure what car this is, but some of the 4 cyl models had a problem >with sludge buildup if the oil was not changed more often than spec. He mentioned '99, I believe that predates any sludge issues. > >Not sure what car this is, but some of the 4 cyl models had a problem > >with sludge buildup if the oil was not changed more often than spec. > > He mentioned '99, I believe that predates any sludge issues. Thanks for taking the time to reply guys. Seems like we're on the road to getting a duplicate service book - and the invoices for work done from the original two garages who dealt with its serving to date. I'll be taking it in for a 30,000 miles service locally - so hopefully, everything will be flying straight and level from then on. All the comments have been really appreciated - thanks to everyone. Steve >> Not sure what car this is, but some of the 4 cyl models had a problem >> with sludge buildup if the oil was not changed more often than spec. > > He mentioned '99, I believe that predates any sludge issues. I thought it affected all 9-5s from day one until ???. But the OP has not said if it is a 9-3 9-5 or v6. Charles SignaturePlease remove _removeme_ to reply. |
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