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YS3EF48E2X3092001 — 1999 Saab 9-5 Se — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

1999 Saab 9-5 Se

Lot #41568919 · VIN YS3EF48E2X3092001

🇺🇸 IAAIFresh WaterKeys includedSold

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What does the damage type «Fresh Water» mean

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Auction IAAI · Lot #41568919

Final bid25 USDMarket value of the intact car in the US: 6 853 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 Ukraine388 205 ₴≈ 8 702 USD

1 · Auction price500 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT3 667 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker875 USD

5 · Certification + registration191 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN YS3EF48E2X3092001 history

1 time

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PhotoLot #AuctionDateOutcomeFinal bidSeller

NEW#41568919You are here

IAAI

Mar 20, 2025

Sold

25 USD

AAA So California

Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Saab 9-5 1999

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 121. Of these — crashes: 4, fires: 1.

Most-reported systems

Electrical System
71
Engine And Engine Cooling
17
Service Brakes
8
Fuel System
8
Gasoline
8
Hydraulic
7

Official recalls

Wheels
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF AN OWNER CHANGES THEIR WHEELS/TIRES BETWEEN SUMMER AND WINTER USING A STEEL WHEEL IN THE WINTER AND AN ALLOY WHEEL IN THE SUMMER, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR RUST AND CONTAMINATION TO BUILD UP ON THE WHEEL HUB DURING THE STEEL WHEEL USAGE. IF THIS OCCURS AND THE CONTAMINATION IS NOT REMOVED, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT AFTER THE TIRE CHANGE SERVICE, SOME OF THIS CONTAMINATION COULD FLAKE OR GRIND AWAY RESULTING IN REDUCED CLAMPING FORCE OF THE WHEEL TO THE HUB. OVER SEVERAL SEASONS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THIS REDUCED FORCE COULD RESULT IN FRACTURES DEVELOPING IN THE WHEEL BOLTS DUE TO WHEEL TO HUB MOVEMENT.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE CONTACTED BY MAIL AND ASKED WHETHER THEY CHANGE BETWEEN STEEL AND ALLOY WHEELS. IF THEY DO ENGAGE IN THIS PRACTICE, THEY WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO BRING THEIR CARS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE DEALER WILL REMOVE THE WHEELS, CLEAN ANY CONTAMINATION FROM THE WHEEL AND WHEEL HUB, AND REPLACE THE WHEELS USING NEW IMPROVED BOLTS WITH ATTACHED WASHERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 31, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
NHTSA campaign: 03V006000
Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG ALERT LABEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ALERT LABEL TO BE INSTALLED ON THE VISIBLE SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SUN VISOR. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.
NHTSA campaign: 98V139000

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

1999 Saab 9-5 Se

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What does the damage type «Fresh Water» mean

What may be damaged

What to keep in mind

What we do to make sure the deal goes smoothly

VIN YS3EF48E2X3092001 history

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