Month Archives: July 2025

Protean Electric’s in-wheel motors, first tested on NEVS Saab 9-3 prototypes, now power Renault’s 540-hp 5 Turbo 3E, delivering sub-3.5-second sprints and a 167 mph top speed. This milestone bridges Saab’s EV experiments with Renault’s performance future, proving the commercial potential of the tech once honed on frozen Swedish test tracks.

British reviewer James Martin takes the wheel of the 2010 Saab 9-5NG, Saab’s final flagship, revealing its strengths, flaws, and the struggles behind the brand’s last chapter.

SOC42 in Parsippany gathered 715 Saab fans and 368 cars, turning the Sheraton’s castle-like grounds into a living Saab museum with track days, seminars, and parts trading.

Three meticulously restored classics — a 1974 Saab 95 Kombi, a rare 1977 Saab 95 Pickup, and a performance-tuned 1969 Saab 96 V4 — from Saab restorer Jörgen Nilsson are now up for grabs at Bilweb Auctions, each valued between $8,000 and $12,000.

On August 9, Nevs will host its final clearance in Trollhättan, offering everything from 9-3 parts to rare Saab prototype fabrics and memorabilia as the company closes its doors.

This Saab 900 T16S Ruby, #128 of 150, stands out as a rust-free, fully documented survivor offered by a 38-year Saab specialist. At £16,000, it’s a collector-grade classic with Carlsson power and unmatched provenance.

Hagerty’s latest data confirms the Saab 900 Turbo SPG has cemented itself as the premier collectible among 1987–93 Saabs, now valued at $40K in #2 condition. This sharp rise underscores its rarity, performance pedigree, and growing demand from baby boomers, Gen X, and millennials alike. From its distinctive engineering to its role as Saab’s ultimate driver’s car, the SPG leads a market where convertibles and non-SPG models still offer attainable entry points for collectors.

A meticulously preserved 1988 Saab 900 Turbo Hatchback, blending factory originality with subtle SPG-style enhancements and modern conveniences, just sold for $31,000 on Bring a Trailer — a benchmark for classic Saab values in 2025.

An original-owner 2005 Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3T, finished in rare Espresso Black Metallic and ordered to European specifications, is turning heads on Bring a Trailer. With a 5-speed manual gearbox, full service history, and just 129k miles, bidding sits at $8,900 with six days remaining — a rare chance for enthusiasts to secure a well-preserved, Euro-spec Aero at no reserve.