A highly modified Saab 9-3 and a tuned Ford hit 200 km/h on Sweden’s infamous Slingerbulten road, endangering lives and igniting a fierce police crackdown on illegal street racing culture.
Saab’s presence on Swedish roads is steadily shrinking, but with nearly 190,000 registered vehicles, the brand's legacy remains strong. The Saab 9-3 and 9-5 dominate the fleet, while rare models like the 9-2X and 9-4X are nearing extinction. Scrappage rates are accelerating, with over 1,000 Saabs disappearing every month, making preservation efforts more critical than ever. As Sweden's Saab population declines, will these iconic cars still be around in the next decade?
The decline of registered Saab cars in Sweden reveals the reasons behind the disappearance of this iconic brand from the roads. Insights into the challenges and the dedicated community of enthusiasts keeping Saab's legacy alive.
Why Saab cars remain a beloved sight on Swedish roads thirteen years after the company's bankruptcy. Explore the timeless design, strong community culture, and efforts by enthusiasts and companies like Hedin Parts and Logistics to keep the Saab legacy alive.
The fascinating journey of a 1995 Saab 9000 Aero, a classic gem that fetched a record $30,000 at a Bring a Trailer auction. Discover its meticulous upkeep, luxurious features, and the emotional story behind its return to Sweden in the hands of a passionate enthusiast. Dive into the legacy of Saab's engineering and the enduring appeal of this rare model in our latest article.
As expected, since there has been no production of Saab cars for 10 years, it is impossible to increase their number on the streets of cities around the world, but it is only possible to reduce their number. In addition...
All of us as participants in traffic, and especially as car drivers, as soon as we see a police vehicle by the road, we automatically brake and reduce the speed, and this is almost something like a conditioned reflex. This...
Dedicated Saab car enthusiasts know that there are several specialized museums dedicated to Saab cars around the world. Certainly, two, the most famous is the one at Saab's headquarters in Trollhattan - Saab Car Museum, and the other is located...
It is expected that Sweden, as the home of Saab cars, has very strong and numerous Saab enthusiast clubs (Svenska Saabklubben). And that's actually how, in addition to a large national organization, there are a large number of local sections...
Don't miss out the Saab Meet at Maptun May 30th - The annual MapTun Meet (2015, 2014...) this year will take place on May 30th at their premises at Verkstadsgatan 2 in Örebro. The organizer of the gathering is Maptun...
