The UK-only treasure hunt for HubNut’s Saab 9-3 Convertible ended exactly as it began: in rain, with a jump pack, a dripping soft top and a lot of improvisation. At a packed automotive café in Northamptonshire, the “Saab-marine” finally gained a new owner when a long-time viewer arrived in a Ford Fusion, towel in hand, and said the only phrase that mattered: “Show me the Saab-marine.”
For the first time in three years, A-Zperformance is bringing back its iconic Saab 9-3 SS front bumper with a full-carbon splitter — but only two complete kits will be produced. This ultra-limited re-release revives a decade of development that began with the original demo-car prototype and evolved into one of the most recognizable modern Saab upgrades.
HubNut is launching a UK-only, real-time treasure-hunt giveaway: during an upcoming livestream somewhere in the Midlands, motoring journalist Ian Seabrook will hand over his Saab 9-3 Convertible to the first viewer who physically finds him and says the secret keyword. A running, MOT’d “Saab-marine” with quirks, leaks, and plenty of character—free to whoever reaches it first.
More than thirty years after buying a battered Saab Sport, Anders Jonsson has completed a meticulous, mechanically honest restoration guided by rally legend Ture Karlsson. The result is a long-nose two-stroke that not only looks period-perfect, but also drives like the competition-inspired machine Saab intended—keeping a crucial part of Swedish rally history alive on today’s roads.
Black Friday in Trollhättan looks different. Instead of a generic sale, the Saab Car Museum is dedicating a whole Black Panel Weekend to the Night Panel concept, combining a 15% discount on memorabilia with a fresh reminder of how Saab once redefined nighttime driving.
American creator Jared from the SaabSquad channel documents a demanding, full-metal rescue of his rust-damaged Saab 9-3 Viggen, rebuilt from a corroded quarter panel to a striking Ruby Star Red finish.
A worn 2004 Saab 9-5 dropped at an Illinois salvage yard unexpectedly became the center of a viral debate after a short intake video showed the car still running strong. Thousands of commenters argued over its fate — crusher, parts, or a second chance — pushing Auto Parts City to send it to auction instead of scrapping it.
Paul Cowland retrieves a long-neglected Saab 900 Cabriolet from his friend’s driveway, expecting a lost cause. Instead, the mossy cabrio starts, drives well, and forces a real dilemma: restore it, part it out, sell it—or transform it entirely.
This feature explores the story of an Icelandic 1983 Saab 900 Turbo rescued twice by the same family. From harsh roads to scarce parts, it remains one of the island’s rare surviving flat-nose Turbos — and a deeply personal piece of automotive heritage.
Saab Club Nederland returns to the Adriatic in 2026 with a new nine-day tour from Ogulin to Dubrovnik, combining inland Croatia, the Velebit mountain roads, and the Dalmatian coastline. The route blends forest stages, gravel passes, coastal curves, island viewpoints, and free days in Makarska and Dubrovnik — inviting Saab enthusiasts from across the region to join the convoy or meet the group along the way.
