Grateful for experienced insights into deciphering the Autocheck report. Looks relatively clean, apart from two events:

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2 Event(s) Reported: 9 Vehicle events checked:
OK No accident record reported through accident data sources
OK No corrected title record
OK No duplicate title record
(!) Emission/safety inspection record(s)
(!) Loan/Lien record(s)
OK No fire damage incident record
OK No repossessed record
OK No theft record
OK No storm area registration/title record
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* Is the emissions flag normal for a used 997? Shall I pay more attention to it?
* Would the loan/lien record be considered normal? Would this cause issues / delays in getting the title/pink slip?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Copied below are the relevant data from the chronological order section:

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Event date Data Source Details

04/07/2013 Auto Auction REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION
04/11/2013 Auto Auction REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION AS DEALER VEHICLE
05/02/2013 Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
05/16/2013 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:____________) (Lien Reported)
09/06/2013 Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
09/22/2013 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:____________) (Lien Reported)
10/16/2013 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:____________)
03/15/2014 Independent Emission Source PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
PASSED SAFETY INSPECTION
09/19/2014 Independent Emission Source PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
PASSED SAFETY INSPECTION
10/24/2014 Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
09/27/2015 Independent Emission Source PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
PASSED SAFETY INSPECTION
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It's not surprising that the dealer believes this is "not a problem" but of course she would as she is interested in shifting the car asap

Thanks x 1000000

 

No enough info there to tell yes or no. Many states require a used car to be smogged when brought into the state, the title issue is a none issue because many people have auto loans, just make sure there are no title liens.


What year is the car


Where was it sold originally


where were the inspections or service done


If you have the vin google it and it might give you some insight into the car. You can also call the dealer that serviced the car and talk with them about the car. I find Carfax to be a little better then what Ebays uses.

 

09/27/2015 Independent Emission Source PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
PASSED SAFETY INSPECTION

The car passed the last recent emission test and 2 other previous tests in 2014. I see that data as a indication that there is no issue with emissions on the car. Have you asked about getting an independent PPI on the car? The dealer should allow you to take it to an independent shop (use a local Porsche dealer or trusted independent shop with Porsche expertise) for a PPI. That would give you a real evaluation of the cars condition and any issues. If the dealer will not allow this, it would be a red flag.

Don't let them tell you that they did an inspection and all is good, even if they provide an inspection report. Get an independent inspection........

 

Many thanks - checked CARFAX and it shows 4 owners!

Owner 1: Ohio
Purchased: 2007
Type: Personal
Est. length owned:
(4 yrs. 7 mo.)

Owner 2: Ohio
Purchased: 2013
Type: Personal
Est. length owned:
(21 days)

Owner 3: Texas
Purchased: 2013
Type: Personal
Est. length owned:
(1 month)

Owner 4: Texas
Purchased: 2013
Type: Personal
Est. length owned:
(2 yrs. 1 mo.)

The owners in the middle (2 and 3) seem to have held the car for less than a month each. The car seems to be in very good condition, is said to drive great, but there is no Service Book. Priced OK for the mileage, yet it seems to have failed to sell for over a month..

Is this acceptable enough to proceed with leaving a deposit and arranging a PPI, or should I quit now and dash for the hills?

 

my car had original purchaser. Who passed away. Was transferred thru a trust to spouse. Then transferred to a broker. So I am 4th owner. But actually 2nd.

 

Update, I was cheerfully winning the auction on ebay yesterday, but the seller decided to pull the listing at countdown stage 40mins prior to closing. When I enquired, I was advised that someone showed up on the doorstep offering the asking price which was far from low

Grateful for all your inputs here, learning something new everyday.

And so, the search continues..

Thanks again!