Seven years after spotting his former company car on the road, Richard finally bought back his Saab 9-5 NG. He then entrusted Mannes Bilservice with an extensive rebuild covering the engine, XWD system, suspension, brakes, and interior.
Mannes Bilservice has officially opened its Saab showroom in Sölvesborg, and Marcus & Manuela’s Saab Channel was there to document the event. Their new video captures the cars, the people, and the atmosphere of a Saab gathering that quickly became much larger than a simple showroom opening.
Fourteen years after Saab shut its factory doors, the spirit of Trollhättan finds a new home in Sölvesborg. Mannes Bilservice, in partnership with Olas Prototyp Garage, has opened a dedicated Saab showroom - an evolving space for unique restorations, custom builds, and rare examples from across Sweden.
In Sölvesborg, Sweden, Philip Salonen and the dedicated team at Mannes Bilservice are rewriting Saab history by restoring and enhancing one of the rarest Saab models ever made – the 9-5NG Sportwagon. With fewer than 20 remaining worldwide, this prototype has been transformed from a modest Linear model into a fully loaded, high-performance powerhouse. Through meticulous craftsmanship, innovative engineering, and a relentless pursuit of perfection, the Sportwagon now boasts a 330hp Hirsch-tuned V6, XWD drivetrain, and luxury features that never entered production. This article dives into the remarkable journey of this rare Saab and the expertise that brought it back to life.
