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Buying a used Saab
I am considering buying a Saab 9-5, but it has come to light that it has had five previous owners. My main concern is the car is barely six years old and when I come to sell it, other buyers may be reluctant and I may find it difficult to sell. The car has otherwise impeccable history. Should I buy it?
Asked on 18 May 2016 by Hot Aero
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Honest John
You have indicated that this is the final series of Saab 9-5 which, of course, is an extremely rare car because it was only built for a year before SAAB went bust and for that reason will eventually gain classic status.
The many changes of owner were probably due to the uncertainty about the future of SAAB. But if you can find a reasonably local and keen Saab specialist it could be worth a punt, even though body parts are likely to become difficult to obtain. If it's merely a late registered old model 9-5 then, unless it's cheap, I wouldn't bother and if it's a diesel leave it well alone.
The many changes of owner were probably due to the uncertainty about the future of SAAB. But if you can find a reasonably local and keen Saab specialist it could be worth a punt, even though body parts are likely to become difficult to obtain. If it's merely a late registered old model 9-5 then, unless it's cheap, I wouldn't bother and if it's a diesel leave it well alone.
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