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The Dutch youngtimer market was thrown into chaos by a sudden tax proposal that threatened the viability of older business cars. Now a parliamentary motion may reverse the decision - a development welcomed by Saab specialist Dirk Koppen, who helped bring the issue into the spotlight.

J&K Saabwerx, a small specialist operation based in Henderson, Nevada, has developed a remote locking kit designed specifically for Classic Saab 900 models. It integrates directly with the factory central locking system, requires no permanent modifications, and ships complete with two switchblade key fobs. The first public installation was documented by Bruce from the BWORX YouTube channel.

In 2017, Hsiao Hsiang - administrator of Taiwan's SAAB 9000 SQUADRON - discovered an abandoned 1990 Saab 9000 2.0 185HP manual in Nantou. What followed was a years-long, worldwide search for original parts and a full restoration by SAC Taiwan that brought back what may be the last surviving example of its kind on the island.

South Korea keeps surprising us. Jang Jin-taek - one of Korea's most respected automotive journalists and a former Kia Motors designer - spent three years driving a 2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible as his personal car. In 2019, he made a video about it. What he said about Saab's engineering, safety philosophy, and the GM years is something every Saab enthusiast will want to read.

A dark grey Classic Saab 900 hatchback, slammed on period OZ Racing split-rims and wearing the full Carlsson aerodynamic kit from A-Zperformance - built in Hungary by Devil Tuning and a circle of collaborators who each contributed a piece of the finished car.

After Dário’s near-500bhp daily-driven Saab project stalled, his brother Jose stepped in, diagnosed a hidden turbo fault, and transformed the car into a stripped, aero-focused red track machine targeting a 2:06 lap at Estoril.

A Saab Sonett II V4 believed lost reappeared in Sweden after decades in storage. A VIN mix-up led to the discovery of Lasse Lönndahl’s former gold Sonett - now preserved alongside its near-identical twin.

A newly rediscovered Saab factory documentary traces the brand’s rally journey from two-strokes to turbo history. With subtitles now available, it reveals how Saab learned to win without power - and why that mindset still defines the brand today.