What SAAB cars and everything around them represent for us enthusiasts. This is the main section divided thematically into more specific SAAB topics.
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.
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.
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.
The Reboot concept imagines how Saab could return in 2025: sleek aeronautical lines, a greenhouse canopy, and true Swedish practicality.
A rust-free 1969 Saab Sonett V4, sorted by Saab specialists and now offered at no reserve on Bring a Trailer, blends rarity, authenticity, and road-ready charm.
Saab’s typography wasn’t random—Gill Sans shaped brochures, Helvetica Neue Extended defined dealer signage, and the SAAB logo was a custom grotesque drawing.
Saab’s Sensonic transmission was unlike anything else in the 1990s — a clutchless manual that shifted faster than human reflexes. Offered only on turbocharged Saab 900 NG models, it combined the engagement of a manual gearbox with the convenience of no clutch pedal. In this deep dive, we uncover how it worked, what it was like to drive, and why it quietly disappeared by 1998.
Saab WIS and EPC remain essential for accurate repairs and parts sourcing. Here’s how to access updated downloads, online tools, and official services in 2025.
After decades in the US, this 1963 Saab Sport GT 850 - believed to be the only surviving example with a factory sunroof - has returned to Sweden. Once a fully loaded dealer demonstrator for the American market, it now emerges in excellent driving condition with a documented collector history, making it a singular opportunity for serious Saab enthusiasts.
A groundbreaking academic chapter by Etienne Boumans explores Saab’s unique legacy in film, analyzing over 70 movies across 55 years to reveal how the brand’s strategic presence on screen helped shape its cult identity and influence brand awareness—even beyond its production demise.
