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2004 Saab 9-5 Aero Sedan 4-door 2.3l on 2040-cars

Year:2004 Mileage:165800 Color: with the black aero leather interior
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South Portland, Maine, United States

South Portland, Maine, United States
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2004 Saab 9-5 Aero. Silver exterior with the black aero leather interior. 165,xxx Miles. Automatic Transmission with paddle shifters on the steering wheel. Runs quite well. Inspected. New Front brakes. The aero has the larger TD-04 turbo which pulls hard and really creates a fun driving experience. Newer Continental tires with excellent tread on aftermarket sport wheels. Vehicle constantly gets 30mpg highway and in the low to mid 20's around town. Great in the snow and a very reliable daily driver. It has always had synthetic oil and has been scheduled on all recommended service intervals. This aero has lots of life left. I should note that there is a small scuff on the front bumper near the rub strip on the drivers side. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

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