Bilweb’s September Auction 4 brings three standout Saabs under the hammer: a low-mileage Turbo X, a rebuilt Viggen, and an exceptionally preserved 9-5 Aero SportCombi.
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.
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.
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.
KM-Tronics and Mark V. Kampen are rewriting Saab’s future with projects that blend OEM heritage and modern engineering. From the upcoming LED bar for the 9-3 SportCombi to replica Hirsch springs, heavy-duty DICs, and even Saab’s never-built twin-turbo V6, their work proves that Saab innovation never stopped.
