The 2.8 V6 B284 engine powering Saab’s flagship 9-3 Aero XWD has enormous potential—but also notorious weak points. Saab expert Javin Sheperd shares five smart, hands-on mods that transform the B284 from a heat-soaked headache into a durable daily performer.
More than a decade after Saab stopped producing cars, a passionate entrepreneur in Trollhättan has restarted authentic leather upholstery manufacturing using original Artex machines and patterns. With help from former Saab seamstress Eila Lilja and support from Hedin Parts, Joakim Bratell’s workshop is once again crafting interiors for classic Saabs—by hand, and with unmatched precision.
After years in the Netherlands under Mark V. Kampen’s care, the legendary 9-5NG Turbo6 Hirsch prototype has returned to Sweden. Philip Salonen, co-owner of Mannes Bilservice, tells the incredible story of how he couldn’t let this piece of Saab history slip away twice.
Before Saab’s story came to an abrupt end, design chief Jason Castriota was shaping a bold new 9-3 meant to lead the brand’s rebirth. More than a decade later, Swedish artist Henrik Bergman uses AI to reimagine that lost design — revealing what Saab’s future could have looked like had the lights in Trollhättan never gone out.
The first Saab 9-4X ever built - chassis number 001 - has sold for 800,000 SEK ($70,000 USD) at Bilweb Auctions. Fourteen years later, it reached the same value it held new, proving Saab’s timeless craftsmanship and loyal following endure.
Thirteen years after Uppdrag granskning dissected Saab’s collapse, the documentary still unsettles. Beyond the headlines are taped confrontations, redacted emails, and a $1 million draft that scorched trust. We revisit what the film proved, what it couldn’t, and why its lessons still echo in Trollhättan and far beyond.
Saab’s former Brand Design Chief, Simon Padian, brings the NG 9-5 story to life at A Night at the Museum on November 8 in Trollhättan. Under curated lighting, the Saab Car Museum spotlights light, design, and the SportCombi - plus food, drinks, a parts market, and a conversation that shows why Saab’s integrity still feels like the future.
In a refreshingly candid review, Automobile Depression shows how a used Saab 9-3 Convertible can still be a brilliant summer companion. From oil-pan must-dos to roof hydraulics and electrics, here’s what makes it work—and what you must check before chasing sunsets.
The Saab 900 Enduro wasn’t just another regional special — it was an audacious statement. Built exclusively for Australia in 1980, this ultra-rare model blended Scandinavian precision with raw racing spirit. With only 11 units produced, the Enduro became an instant legend among Saab collectors.
The first Saab 9-4X ever produced — chassis number 001 — has appeared for sale in Sweden. With only 469 km and factory-new condition, this unrepeatable SUV stands as the final, flawless chapter in Saab’s storied legacy.
