The Moog Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Look at this beauty.... From a time when cars were all different and turbos weren't for the masses.Pretend you are a 1990s architect as your rock up to work everyday.If anyone wants a starter classic car this is it, especially if they like a blue interior.Absolute doddle to work on and prices seem to be in the ascendancy.It's 1990 Saab 900 8v Auto.133k miles on it364 days mot3 speed auto that works flawlesslyHead gasket was changed about 100 miles agoAlmost brand new tyres all roundHeater is immenseAll of the normal Saab quirks like fresh air vents in centre, amazing visibility all roundCentral locking (a bit temperamental)Non leaking PASKeys go in central console so if you have an accident they don't stab you in the kneeComes with full set of brake flexis, fuel filter and some injection spares.I think there is a bag of history for it at NJGleeds garage so will chase that upBest opening bonnet everComes with an extra switch wired to turn the fan on manually if needed (also comes on automatically)Comes with a decent stereo to listen to your jazz funk with.Bits that need sortingFront jacking point needs a tickle with sparkle stick - Was advisory (or whatever they are called)Both windows won't go up that last few mm - this is a well known fault with the quadrant wearing/breakingSunroof drains need unclogging - I attacked it with a coat hanger but didn't really get anywhereHeadlining is droopy drawersFrom stone cold you need to let it idle for a minute before touching the throttle otherwise it floods. Once up to temp it isn't any problem at all.Rear boot lock is solid, so needs taking out and cleaningCl can be temperamental - I think it is a bad earth as started working when I tooted the hornRev counter starts working when you go over a bumpSmall crack is in the bottom of the windscreen at the edge. Dash is crackedDoor bottoms have Norwegian ChromeAs does one of the wheel archesBoot gas struts need replacing. Comes with free broom handle to avoid noggin taps.Missing a front headlight washer bladeWhilst that sounds a massive list I have put everything I know of on there. Most it is a case of ignore and fix in your own time. I seriously wouldnt hesitate to drive this anywhere.Will be hoovered and washed before you collect it, it was planned for today but Accrington weather was wet.Roffle winner will get 4 pies from two of the famous* Accrington pie purveyors. Vegetarian and vegan options may be available.Ticket price is £15 each or two for £25.Located in Accrington, can collect from Preston station. Shep Shepherd, michael t, Lacquer Peel and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 1 Pandamonium - Paid2 Keymaster - Paid3 Keith777 - Paid4sierramikehotel - Paid5 drum - Paid6 Joeyeunos - Paid7 Geordieinexile - Paid8 Cortinadave - Paid9 Shiterider -paid10 pandamonium - Paid11 CortinaDave - Paid12 abelw44 - Paid13 RobT - Paid14 Keith777 - Paid15 PBK - paid with naughty message16 Alanism - Paid17 Shiterider - paid18 Chodweaver - Paid19 sieramikehotel - Paid20 Derskine - Paid21 Alan_Green - Paid22 Rob T - Paid23 joellom - Paid24 Alan_green - Paid25 GM - Paid26 Njgleeds - paid27 Flat4alfa - Paid28 Gadgetpricey - Paid29 Catsinwelder - Paid30 Aldo13531 tickman - Paid32 Bavarian Retro33 Coprolalia - Paid34 Gadgetpricey - Paid35 Catsinwelder - Paid36 abelw44 - Paid37 Foad - Paid38 Stinkwheel - Paid39 Pegasus79 - Paid40 Brownnova - paid41 Lacquer Peel - paid42 keymaster - Paid43 Drum - Paid44 Gadgetpricey - Paid45 Geordieinexile - Paid46 Stinkwheel - Paid47 Gadgetpricey - Paid48 drum - Paid49 Bavarian Retro50 Pandamonium - Paid51 Yes oui si - Paid52 stinkwheel - Paid53 Alanism - Paid54 Catsinwelder - Paid55 yesouisi -Paid56 pandamonium - Paid57 Chodweaver - Paid58 Zel - Paid59 Njgleeds -paid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkwheel Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Oh Heck (avoiding doing a swear) put me down for a random please. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbenn Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 I seriously would hesitate to drive this anywhere. I admire your candour. Looks like a nice car, though! The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraMikeHotel Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Hrng. I think I've just had a little accident. Two randoms please! The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drum Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 5 and 48 please. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abelw44 Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Crikey, she's a beaut! And you are also miles away from me... Nonetheless, may I have two randoms please? Sent from my TA-1024 using Tapatalk The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 #28 if you would please The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieInExile Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 My word. Sort of want but need to see if I'm getting an Audi or a Rover before I get a ticket. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 A random please The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 All up to date - also ammended the advert (thanks mrbenn!) mrbenn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 One random please The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpiusMaximus Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 So glad that this is an automatic because if it were a manual, I'd be entering a roffle against the better wishes of Lady Grumpius and would thus be single, homeless and probably penniless... GLWTR! The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coprolalia Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 A random please. I really fancy one of these before the prices head skywards. Off to look down the back of the sofa. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Hnnnng. Resisting. For now. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 All updated. When I looked at Turbo prices they seem to be a fair few grand now. I sold my last one for £400 and there was nothing wrong with it! My Carlssonn went for £3500 and I think they are probably 3 times that now. A bit of tinkering and I think this would be worth north of a grand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelIoM Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Can I have a random please? The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieInExile Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Are these as long as they look in photos? That thing must be bigger than my 9-5. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpiusMaximus Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Are these as long as they look in photos? That thing must be bigger than my 9-5. They're not that long. Bloke at work has a 900 convertible and it has a presence in the car park without being overly huge. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 .esaelp modnar enO The Moog and Lacquer Peel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraMikeHotel Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Are these as long as they look in photos? That thing must be bigger than my 9-5.No, they're quite dinky but the proportions make them look longer - it's that big sexy bonnet. I've yet to see a parking bay that my 9-5 doesn't overhang at both ends! Makes it easy to spot in car parks though. Grumpius, Mrs H would be very cross if I bought the car outright but apparently roffles are ok! Something that brings me pleasure for £25 is acceptable silly boy behaviour. The Moog and GrumpiusMaximus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpiusMaximus Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Unfortunately I have not the income to support a genuine shite habit, including roffles. This fact saddens me but also keeps me housed for not I spend money on Swedish Wonders. The Moog and SierraMikeHotel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieInExile Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 They're not that long. Bloke at work has a 900 convertible and it has a presence in the car park without being overly huge.In that case screw it, ONE RANDOM PLEASE! Mmmmmm 3 speed gearbox. What sort of RPM is it doing at 70? The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraMikeHotel Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Mmmmmm 3 speed gearbox. What sort of RPM is it doing at 70?Were they still using the Borg Warner 35 at this point? The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 It's shorter than my 406 - focus ISH size. They are quite skinny with massive bonnet and slopey back so look longer than they are. Yep still a Borg Warner in them. Bugger knows about revs as the counter wasn't working on my motorway trip. Sounds like it needs to change up but then modern cars tend to focus on lower revs. All randoms allocated. SierraMikeHotel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 ^ yes as they are essentially the centre section of a 60s car with added fore and aft, they are relatively narrow and proportionally this tends to exaggerate the length of them. I can wholly recommend ownership. A gap of 13years and well over 100 cars has made me appreciate their idiosyncracies all the more 11/10 wud recommend The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vantman Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Yep still a Borg Warner in them. Bugger knows about revs as the counter wasn't working on my motorway trip. Sounds like it needs to change up but then modern cars tend to focus on lower revs. All randoms allocated. My identical 'Scruffy Saab' ran at 2,800--3,000 rpm for 70mph. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Hnnnng. Resisting. For now. Fuggit. Number 50 please The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraMikeHotel Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 My identical 'Scruffy Saab' ran at 2,800--3,000 rpm for 70mph....much like anything else of its era, to be fair! The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CortinaDave Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 im in for 2 tix. 8 and 11 please! The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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