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1G8ZY1279YZ157804 — 2000 Saturn SL — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2000 Saturn Sc2

Lot #40666922 · VIN 1G8ZY1279YZ157804

🇺🇸 IAAINormal Wear & TearKeys includedSold

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2000 Saturn SL, Normal Wear & Tear, IAAI, VIN 1G8ZY1279YZ157804 · photo 1 of 11

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What does the damage type «Normal Wear & Tear» mean

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Auction IAAI · Lot #40666922

Final bid100 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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✓ We inspect the lot on request — specialist video report✓ Fixed $500 commission, no hidden fees✓ Delivery + turnkey customs clearance in 45–60 days

Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine369 233 ₴≈ 8 288 USD

1 · Auction price500 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT3 253 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker875 USD

5 · Certification + registration191 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 1G8ZY1279YZ157804 history

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PhotoLot #AuctionDateOutcomeFinal bidSeller

NEW#40666922You are here

IAAI

Nov 23, 2024

Sold

100 USD

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Saturn SL 2000

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 179. Of these — crashes: 11, fires: 4.

Most-reported systems

Power Train
37
Engine And Engine Cooling
36
Electrical System
34
Service Brakes
16
Tires
16
Hydraulic
14

Official recalls

Exterior Lighting
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
NHTSA campaign: 09E012000
Structure
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 581, "BUMPER STANDARD." THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH REAR BUMPER FASTENERS THAT MAY BE LOOSE OR MISSING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL VERIFY THAT THE REAR BUMPER BEAM FASTENERS ARE PRESENT AND PROPERLY TIGHTENED AND, IF MISSING, INSTALL NEW FASTENERS.
NHTSA campaign: 99V232000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH BRAKE PIPE ATTACHMENT NUTS THAT MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE PIPE NUTS FOR LEAKAGE, VERIFY THEY ARE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS, AND REPLACE THE BRAKE PIPES IF NEEDED.
NHTSA campaign: 99V231000
Unknown Or Other
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH WELDS IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CARRIER ASSEMBLY THAT DO NOT MEET SATURN QUALITY STANDARDS.

Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.

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