More than 240 SaabPlanet readers weighed in on the question of pure Saab design. Their answers point to one conclusion: Saab design was never only about shape. It was about engineering honesty, usefulness, safety, aerodynamics, and a refusal to imitate the obvious.
This Saab 99 was never restored, never retired, and never replaced. After 50 years and over 1 million kilometers, its story is fully documented.
What began as a routine visit to prepare a Saab 9-3 SportCombi for delivery turned into a rare look inside Taiwan’s surviving Saab support network. At Neihu Chang Lian, within the wider Saab structure shaped by longtime importer Shang Fu, the video captures far more than old cars under a roof. A road-ready 1976 Saab 99, a classic 900 explained by men who worked on them when they were new, and workshop chief Hong Guo-Cheng’s four-decade presence all show how Saab’s history in Taiwan was not simply preserved - it remained operational.
A cream-colored 1976 Saab 99 GL is quietly becoming one of the more interesting Saab auction listings of the week. With 68,169 km, a documented ownership trail, an unusually fresh original-looking interior, and bidding still well below estimate, this is exactly the kind of honest pre-turbo Saab that tends to get overlooked until the final hours.
The Toppola camper module was more than a curiosity - it became a defining expression of Saab ingenuity. From the 99 to the 9000, enthusiasts shaped its evolution, kept the concept alive long after production ended, and turned these conversions into some of the most unique vehicles in Saab history.
AutoWeek’s retro comparison of the Renault 20 and Saab 99 Combi-Coupé reveals how a single tailgate challenged upper-middle-class norms. We revisit the test, embed the video, and explain why Saab’s pragmatic oddity and Renault’s pampering elegance still matter today.
Peter Bruce’s Saab Stories visits a countryside barn where rare Saab 99s sleep—and one 1977 99 GLE wakes to win “Best Barn Find.” From a 600-mile-proven 99L to a five-door Turbo shell, this is a tour of survival, engineering, and the community that refuses to let Saab history fade.
From a 617,000-km Saab 99 on AutoScout24 to a 900 SPG with one million miles, Saabs prove their unmatched durability when cared for by devoted owners.
Caspar Hietbrink's fully restored 1978 Saab 99 Turbo: A purpose-built Euro-spec beast, brought back to life with NOS parts and a K-Jetronic heartbeat.
From rust to rally glory, this Flipping Bangers episode follows the complete transformation of a tired Saab 99 into a head-turning classic. Join Will and Gus as they tackle mechanical woes, battle rust, and inject personality into a forgotten icon—all while keeping it under budget and on schedule.
