Once a stronghold for Saab, Norway now faces a steep decline in registered vehicles, with fewer than 10,000 Saabs left on the road. From nearly 40,000 in the early 2010s, the fleet has shrunk by 75% in just over a decade. Harsh winters, rust, scrappage incentives, and parts shortages are accelerating the brand’s disappearance. Enthusiasts fight to keep the legacy alive, but the numbers tell a sobering story.
During a serious multi-vehicle highway crash in Taiwan, a Saab 9-5 absorbed a brutal rear impact from a van. The result? A visibly deformed trunk, but an intact cabin and an uninjured driver—thanks to Saab’s engineered crumple zones and the SAHR head restraint system.
The Saab Turbo Club of Sweden returns to the Bilsport Custom Motor Show at Elmia 2025 (April 18–21), featuring exceptional Saab vehicles, engaging community interactions, and exclusive member benefits.
A rare final-year Saab 9-3 Griffin Cabriolet in Nocturne Blue, offered by AutoFirst Saab Apeldoorn, showcases why the Dutch market remains Saab’s stronghold. This well-documented, late-production convertible blends elegant design with rich service history—making it one of the most desirable post-2010 Saab offerings currently available.
This fully restored 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible blends rare factory Saffron Yellow paint with Griffin-style upgrades and a 280hp V6 punch. Originally sold in the US and meticulously rebuilt in Sweden, it’s now up for auction — offering an irresistible mix of Saab heritage, open-top performance, and bold visual presence rarely seen on NG convertibles.
Design professor and lifelong Saab enthusiast Erik Wankerl used AI to reimagine the iconic Saab 900 Turbo for 2025. The result? A bold, electric concept that respects Saab's legacy while pushing its design language into the future.
Born from Swedish fighter jets and fueled by unapologetic innovation, Saab refused to follow the herd. From the wind-cutting 92 to the rally-winning 96, and the turbocharged 99 and 900 that redefined performance and practicality, Saab’s story is one of engineering obsession, corporate missteps, and enduring loyalty. Here's why Saab still matters—long after the factory doors closed.
Step into the detailed restoration journey of an ultra-rare Saab 900 Carlsson, an iconic UK-only edition celebrating rally legend Erik Carlsson, with fascinating global counterparts like Jetpack, Airflow, and Red Arrow.
A retrospective look at Car and Driver's iconic 1998 convertible comparison, spotlighting the Saab 9-3 Convertible among premium European rivals. Insights for today's Saab enthusiasts considering this emerging classic.
Dutch Saab enthusiast David Joost Kamermans brings together two of the rarest and most coveted modern Saabs—the 9-5NG Aero and 9-4X Aero—in an exclusive photoshoot that highlights their design lineage, performance specs, and personal backstory. This unique garage duo tells a deeply personal tale of legacy, passion, and the final years of Saab’s automotive innovation.
