I am a great fan of the old 900 series, the true Saab (I am not keen on the later GM models however, my day-to-day car is a BMW 😳).

This is my Saab 900 Turbo S Aero

Hi Graham

Saab is one of my favourite brands, along with B & O. In my opinion they have similar values - unique design, highly innovative and quirky (Serenata's navigation wheel & Saab's night panel button!). Recent years have been turbulent for both brands too, but i get the feeling that they're both in the process of turning things around. (so pleased Saab are finally escaping the GM era)

I've owned 2 Saabs, but the GM factor was starting to push me towards Audi - looking forward to seeing the new 9-5 which could get me excited about the brand again. That's what the BV 8 40 has done for me and B&O!

Cheers,

Thomas

I ran a 9-5 for a little while about 5 years ago. It was ok.. (trying to think of something more positive to say!)

However, i do love the 900 Turbo S Covertible. Really quirky and individual, and goes like the wind too! 🤒

Lee

Some enthusiasm for 900's here! I ran a 96V4 for 25 years (actually became the wife's car at some point)! A little bit nose heavy compared to the 2 stroke Monte Carlo winner it replaced. Freewheel and probably the most sporty column change gearbox ever produced. As Thomas says, some querky things have since arrived like the night panel switch (and the drop-down cup holder). I've had a 96, 99 combi auto (or was that a 900?) and currently driving a 9-5 sportswagon/ estate with almost 200k on the clock. You can get just about anything into the 9-5 estate (except an Avant unless lying flat!)

Graham

Ohhh yesss!!! Still have a Saab 900S 2.0 Convertible Black with custom twin exhausts: :) with a DynAudio sound system :) Founded in Denmark in 1977 ;)

Ahh my love

I am. I've not only owned SAABs, but also worked with SAAB marketing - back in the 90s, when GM began its relentless mission of destroying the brand. We'd have meetings in Trollhättan, while the Saab fighter jets would be landing and taking off on the strip right outside the conference room ...

But don't worry, SAAB will be back, and will be very interesting!

I owned a Saab GT850 (a Saab 96 homologation special) with a souped-up 2-stroke engine with automatic oiling, better suspension, tires, seats, etc.  back in the mid 60s. Loved it, and loved the Saab engineering tradition of thinking outside the box.  I also admired Erik Carlson, who figured out how to get these cool little cars to go ridiculously fast.  

I rallied a Saab 99 in the 70s for a while, and like that car too.  

I'm hopeful that Koenigsegg (sp?) can get the marque back to that level of engineering.  

Best regards,

This is quite an interesting article:

1987 900S