KM-Tronics has unveiled the first working LED bar prototype for the Saab 9-3NG SportCombi. Now Mark V. Kampen is asking Saab enthusiasts: should it shine brighter, or is it already perfect?
The Saab 9-5 NG has found an enduring home in the Netherlands, where as many as 18 examples are still listed for sale. Prices range from €7,000 for diesels to over €20,000 for well-kept Aero V6 models, making the car a youngtimer with rising collector appeal. Backed by a loyal Saab community and strong specialist support, the 9-5 NG remains one of the most distinctive executive sedans on the Dutch market.
A decade has passed since the death of Erik Carlsson, the rally legend known as Mr. Saab. In a new short documentary, Carl-Ingemar Perstad and Saab Museum’s Peter Bäckström reflect on Carlsson’s career, his global ambassadorship, and his unmatched sense of humor that helped put Saab on the world stage.
A 1992 Saab 900 Turbo S Aero Cabriolet with 227,000 km is now offered in Norway for €17,000. Carefully maintained by a former Saab dealer, it raises the question: is this high-mileage classic a smart collector’s buy or an overpriced gamble?
When a rare 1971 Saab Sonett III ends up in the garage of an 18-year-old enthusiast, even seasoned car traders take notice. Mike the Baldadonis captures the car’s quirky engineering, rare aluminum wheels, and freewheeling clutch in a ride that proves why Saab’s lightweight sports coupe still stands out.
A 1999 Saab 9-3 Viggen in Lightning Blue, upgraded to 270 hp and fitted with a new gearbox, clutch, turbo, and timing chain, is now on Bilweb Auctions with reserve met and bidding heating up toward its 110–120k SEK estimate.
With 542,185 kilometers on the clock, this 1992 Saab 900 still drives remarkably well. AutoWeek’s test reveals both its resilience and its weak spots, from a smooth gearbox to inevitable rust. For Saab enthusiasts, it’s another testament to the brand’s reputation for building cars that simply keep going.
A 2008 Saab 9-3 1.8t Cabriolet in Electric Blue Metallic with just 28,141 km is one of the finest youngtimers in Sweden. Despite bids nearing €20,000 at Bilweb Auctions, it failed to sell due to the reserve price not being met. That’s not a disappointment—it’s proof this car is worth far more.
In an era when most Viggens are locked away as collector’s trophies, Dutch enthusiast Gerrit Jan Hallink keeps his Lightning Blue 9-3 Viggen alive the way Saab intended—on the road, even in winter. What began as a risky purchase from Luxembourg, with a Lithuanian backstory and English origins, became one of the most fascinating Viggen stories AutoWeek has ever reported.
YouTuber WatchJRGo shocked his audience by trading a fixed Audi A4 for a broken 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero V6 manual. Despite coolant leaks, electrical gremlins, and a dead battery, the Aero’s turbocharged 2.8-liter V6 and six-speed manual reveal why this flawed Swedish sedan still captivates enthusiasts.
