UNUSUAL CARS MARQUE GUIDE
Saab made turbocharging, front-wheel drive and uncompromising ergonomics central to its identity. This hub brings together the cars that best explain that engineering story, from the pioneering 99 Turbo to the classic 900, executive 9000 Aero and high-output 9-3 Viggen.
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Begin with the Saab 900 Turbo for the marque’s defining shape, the 99 Turbo for the origin of its production turbo philosophy, the 9000 Aero for executive performance or the 9-3 Viggen for the most intense front-wheel-drive interpretation.
Saab model guides
Saab 900 Turbo
The classic turbocharged hatchback, including eight-valve, Turbo 16, Aero and convertible versions.
Saab 9-3 Viggen
The 2.3-litre high-output flagship, its chassis updates, body styles and essential buying checks.
Saab 99 Turbo
The pioneering production turbo that established Saab’s defining performance technology.
Saab 9000 Aero
The rapid executive hatchback with B234R power, exceptional seats and long-distance ability.
Saab 9-5 Aero
The understated high-output saloon and estate, with B235R history, model changes and buying checks.
Saab 96
Two-stroke and Ford V4 history, international rally success and practical buying guidance.
Saab Sonett
The fibreglass Sonett II, V4 and III sports cars, their evolution and restoration risks.
Saab 9-3 Turbo X
The limited 280PS V6 flagship that introduced Saab XWD in saloon and SportCombi form.
Second-generation Saab 9-5
Saab’s final new production car, covering the UK range, Aero XWD, rarity and buying checks.
Saab 900 NG and first-generation 9-3
The GM-era hatchbacks explained, with model differences, engines and practical buying advice.
Saab 9-3 Convertible
Both UK generations, including engines, roof operation, water leaks and ownership checks.
Saab 95 estate
The ingenious two-stroke and V4 estate, including its folding rear-facing third-row seat.
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The Saab performance story
Saab’s turbo story developed in connected stages. The 99 proved the idea, the 900 made it distinctive and commercially durable, the 9000 Aero applied it to a large executive hatchback and the 9-3 Viggen pushed front-wheel-drive performance close to the limits of its platform.
