I BOUGHT A CHEAP LOW MILEAGE SAAB 93 FOR £3,500!
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As an ex Saab mechanic/end lover, I am so glad this car found its way to you. Very few people would have given it all it deserved, So thank you! The Turbo Edition was a limited edition that was effectively a diesel, with all the top spec Aero goodies. The rubber spacer you found in the boot was one of 4 delivery tools that fit in the road springs during transportation to the dealers when new! You have created a unique bit of history here! 99% of diesels were company cars that really racked up the miles! Hopefully this car will go to someone who appreciates it. Saab have a thriving owners club, so personally I would get in touch with them, because these cars have a strong following, and the club has fastidious owners who will pay for the right vehicle! And this is THE RIGHT VEHICLE!
This is the type of comment all viewers hope to see under one of these videos. Context and advise. You’re a Legend, mate!
Not wishing to piss on any chips, but wasn’t this fitted with the same diesel engine as a Vectra of the day? I seem to remember these being called a Vauxhall in a Swedish suit, but please correct me if that’s just hearsay, and these are actually a true SAAB.
As an ex Saab fan,I assume you do know,that this car ain't much to do a lot with Saab,but GM,right?
@@rogerwredford Had a 2006 via Lookers GM Dealership in Ellesmere Port Cheshire, absolute fuckin nighmare, literally handed the keys back to the manager and demanded a full refund!! NEEDED , Deep breath , dual mass clutch and flywheel, Both front coil springs, all rear brakes, pads, discs, and new head infotainment head as Saab called it, and the final insult a full set of diesel injectors!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@rogerwredford You are correct , absolute hunk of crap couldn't get rid of it quick enough back in 2010 , see my previous comments about this model engined car 🤫🤫
Such a shame they had to discontinue such a unique brand.
Yea shame but they used GM parts so it was like a vectra underneath
@@Alexander_l322 Absolutely. The doors handles are an easy giveaway.
@@Alexander_l322not really. The 93 only shared 40% of its parts with the vectra.
@@Alexander_l322 I read that these don't have as much GM bits on as you'd expect. Like I think the HVAC system was notably NOT a GM unit. This and their insistence on vaguely overengineering anythign safety related meant that it was kind of the worst of both worlds, at least financially.
@@RichO1701e Maybe only 40% shared with the Vauxhall Vectra but even more parts were shared with Opel and Holden Astras and the Cadillac BLS. The Saab 9-3 was fully integrated into the GM Global Epsilon 1 Platform. Furthermore, the shared parts were the big cost items such as the chassis/floorpan and drivetrain - engine, transmission, diff, steering, axels, suspension etc. They may have only been 40% of the number of parts but they represented closer to 70% of the cost of production.
If you needed a second-hand car you would buy from this guy, no BS, and tells you as it is. Well done.
Thanks!
I've met Matt. He's as genuine in real life as he is on these videos.
I agree he's too honest for his own good. Sometimes with older cars you need to decide what they are and what they aren't. Most people looking for a car 10years or older are looking for a mechanically sound and reliable car if it's pretty too thats a bonus. Unfortunately as soon as you get into minor body repairs you're trying to make it what it isn't. And paying out a lot of money that you're realiistically not getting back. Unless you can do the repairs yourself.
I'd have paid £3500 for a TTid or an Aero in that condition and milage but wouldn't spend money on tarting it up. But a TiD that's not Ulez complient slow and has GM gremlins to contend with that car wasn't worth 2K let alone £3.5k. For that money you'd buy something better
With easy accessible parts.
I sold my 93 Aero because when it went wrong it was taking weeks to get parts like alternators and intercoolers. For a daily driven car to get to work having it off the road for 2 weeks at a time is no good.
Untill something brakes
20:02 “I don’t want massively overspend”
20:35 “I have massively overspend”
Basically every video here. 🤣
Don’t change Matt.
This has become one of my favorite channels and my favorite car channel by far. Keep up the good work, your honest and down to earth reviews of the cars you buy and storytelling are a rare quality.
I appreciate that!
I couldn't agree more! Definitely my favorite as well!
Same
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This and Scotty kilmer chanel
Finally, this is my favourite video type amongst your content, massive respect for ignoring the mounting costs, and ploughing on to the glorious finishing line. Well done Matt.
You can't give up half way. I've learned you've got to keep going
@@HighPeakAutos👍
Like the guy said in the comments- go for a Saab owners club , I’m sure they would appreciate it Matt . Good luck 👍🏼
You’re a saint. The saviour of great, real cars.
"I've been there, Trollhättan"
For a swede that is just the most unimpressive flex ever 😂
My dear departed dad was a Saab man. I love them. So many memories sat next to him in a few different models.
How on earth does a car end up in such poor condition on such low mileage? Always amazes me that people are so careless with their possessions. Matt commented "what a shame, this was someone's pride and joy at one point". I was thinking the exact opposite! This was clearly owned by someone who literally doesn't care about cars one tiny bit. Great video as always 👍
I run a SAAB 9-3 Sportwagon 08, 1.9 TID manual 150bhp, now on 190,000 miles, been well serviced every interval since new. It runs a dream. Had driver seat re padded it's even comfier now. Cruises well.
Terrible in 1st & 2nd, but rolling turbo fun in 3rd & 4th sleep many cars.
Love it & will keep as long as it goes.
There’s something about Saabs. I had a 9-5 2.3 for a while, back in the day, and it was lovely. Comfortable, quiet, roomy, reliable, quick enough, and there was something about the interior…everything was exactly where you’d want it to be. Banging ICE too. I’d have that car again in a heartbeat. I wish I’d never sold it.
For reasons that I think nobody can explain Saabs are just unique and different than anything else. I have had a few over the years and 5 months ago I bought a 55 plate 93 aero convertible with 156k miles on the clock but it still runs like a dream (touch wood). If you take care of them they super reliable.
Good review Matt, saving a great car, I love the dashboard lay out easy buttons where you need them and no menu's to wade through to heat or cool your seat. Always love your channel for the past god knows how many year's.
I had a saab 93 convertible and loved it.
Such a great job - it's a shame SAAB don't exist, they would be proud of what you've done. Matt - restoration at its best, paint job especially! Thanks for doing this one.
On the same thread, what about Lancia? I really do miss the brand diversity we used to have. With Stellantis every car seems to be a rebranded Peugeot or Opel nowadays
I guess the ex employees are still around so hopefully they have seen this and can be proud of the once great brand of car. 👍
Love what you’ve done with this. The car tells a sad story for me, it looks as though it was owned by an elderly gentleman who’s driving skills were sadly waning in their last years as a driver and either they themselves or maybe a family member said enough was enough, this would explain the state of the bodywork for such a tiny mileage.
This happened to my dad in his later years, me and my wife told him that he really shouldn’t be driving as he’d end up killing himself or worse someone else. This was after he’d written off his last car. He never got another.
I have 2008 2.8 V6 Aero with 40k on it. It was my elderly neighbours who owned it from nearly new (dealer registered). Sadly he is no longer with us but his spirit lives on as it now sits proudly on my drive. Ive owned 7 saabs so far but just two at present.....
I ran SAABs for decades and loved the reliability and quirkyness of them..Started with 99s, then 90s, 900s and finished with 2 9000s, the last being a 9000CSE Turbo.. The seats were very comfortable.👍...
Looks great now its finished. A museum piece almost. Also, never fall out with Jimmy. He's incredibly good value for money.
Matt, you are one of the easiest guys to listen to, your explanation of problems and how they are rectified make for a great vlog. Yes you spent alot, but you have saved a great car and will make someone a very happy purchaser. Great work 👍
Thanks! I appreciate that!
I love the way that you will put so much into bring a car up to such a good standard even if this diminishes your profit to a level where so many other car dealers would just not see it as worth it. You really care….and as such you stand out from the crowd. Great video…..and lovely motor.
This video will generate his losses and he will still be in profit.
I think you did exactly the right amount of work on the Saab. Your asking price for it looks quite reasonable compared to others being offered on eBay. It's a much more special car than your low-mileage Golf in my opinion.
I always enjoy your videos, but I love these super low mileage finds. I grew up around the car trade and used to love being at the auctions at Leeds, looking out for something special like this! Great stuff. Also walked into a couple of tow bars. Many things to be learnt at car auctions 😂
Kudos to you Matt!!
You have given a great car a new lease of life. The next owner will be thrilled. For me, your best rescue video yet!
Carry on Overspending! Please!! 🙏
Great find! Love your channel Matt, great variety and quality 👍🏼
Great video Matt, sometimes it’s not about a huge profit it’s about the love of cars😁 good work saving this Saab 👍🏻
Gosh, this reminds me of my first job many yonks ago. Being told, " if a jobs worth doing its worth doing well!" and you certainly do that Matt!
Very well done, look forward to the next video and hopefully a future customer.
One of my favourite brands. Lost but not forgotten. It was pleasant to see the "HP rescue service" working again. Thank for this great video. Cheers Matt!
I find it so cool that the same company that was making airliners made cars. Yes Saab made some aircraft. The most popular being the Saab 340.
i had a 9.3 as a courtesy car many years back and really liked it - a left field choice of car that could have been on my shortlist! You spared no expense with this one and restored it to its former glory so it should be good for some years to come although really needs driving now after years of just standing around - hopefully there is a SAAB enthusiast out there who will take a shine to it.
The way you go over all the damage on a car is just phenomenal. Wish I could have you review mine and tell me what it's worth, lol
My significant other was looking for a car when we were just out of college. We went to a lot, and she said "what that one?" regarding a dark blue SAAB 93. We test drove it, she insisted it was the best thing she had ever driven. I was doubtful, but then I drove it and was instantly converted. 10 years later, she's on her second SAAB and I now have a 93 2.8T XWD Fusion Blue Wagon.
Love these video Matt Keep up the good work
I had a 2001 Saab 9-3 turbo convertible many years ago, it was actually great, and it was the first Saab I had driven, was quick and different to then normal German stuff. Shame Saab isn’t around, I think these have aged decently, a nice alternative to the usual German brands that you could pick up for peanuts.
Why different than exactly the Germans? Why not different from the Japanese or the French?
@@jannes9945 because Japanese and French saloons don’t sell.
@@snbalaThe Toyota Corolla was the world's best-selling car in 2019, and the dependable Japanese saloon continued to occupy the top spot with over 1.1 million sales in 2020.
@@jannes9945let's rephrase that to Japanese and french Executive saloons don't sell. There's countless examples of this from Peugeot lexus Toyota Mazda Citroen etc etc. the Germans have such a foothold on that market now and before that it was ford mostly maybe a few vauxhall senators too
I'm shocked how good the paintwork was and you get an amazing deal getting all that work done for such a price.
We've owned three SAABs in the past. There is a special place in heaven for you young man 😇
Absolutely.
Great channel and feature 👍🏼 Alongside our Saab 900 Classic, we have been running a 93 convertible for 10 years now and it’s been a pleasure. GM platform/parts keeps the costs reasonable with a bit of DIY spanner work. Saab boffins ignored GM and went their own way with fancy innovative like cup holders & night panel, which adds to the character. Nice work keeping this one tip top ❤️
As a Saab owner, and have always thought they looked different to all other cars! Are very pleased you spent your time and money keeping this low mileage Saab in the
condition it deserves! And after owning my 2005 Saab 95 estate, I still enjoy driving it, and like you mentioned, the seats are so comfortable! Like your approach on cars you buy, unfortunately you don't have a Crystal ball, but you do have the balls to take a chance in the first place! 😄
Good luck, and look forward to seeing more of your buys 🚗
Matt I truly envy you this car and as a Saab owner since 2008, I really appreciate what have you done to save this piece. 10 years ago I bought mine 9-3 with only 34k miles on the odometer and been driving it since. Decided to keep it even when I moved out of the UK. It is such a shame GM decided to kill this brand, but it is still very much alive thanks to very active Saab scene. I am sure someone will notice the opportunity to buy this gem.
GM didn't kill the brand in 2010 they sold it to Spyker who at the time were in F1 having bought the Jordan now Aston Martin team and they also made luxury supercars in Holland. It was in Spykers hands they started getting into difficulty. If GM had never bought them in the mid to late 90s possibly they may still be a manufacturer as they certainly went down hill. My 1st was an M reg 95 ish 900 2.0 se Turbo convertible pre GM far better than both 93s I owned and still own 1 by far.
I love the dashboards on Saabs. Great design and plenty of proper buttons.
Refreshing to see n hear someone doing the right thing (especially in this throw away world) and saving a car from the scrapyard.
Paying top whack for refurb' tyres etc should suggest to buyer that someone hasnt cut corners, people will always pay for quality.
Well done Matt
You definitely did the right thing with this car even with the Masooof overspend 😁 on a separate note I’m going totally left field with an old Saab 93 convertible my mate gave me it’s pretty bashed up on the outside but I’m keeping that style ! It’s mechanically sound so I’ll do all the necessary bits but then I’m going to fit some Carlos Vandango super wide wheels some colt severs lighting Recaro bucket seats and drive it like a hooligan….a 60 yr old one at that 😂
Great car and great job! Saabs are really like airplanes: either they fly or they sit and rust.
Nice one, Matt!
Great phrase
@@conorallen100 thanks!
Matt, your knowledge and honesty are a joy to listen to. A ‘ good guy’…well done chum!
Hi Matt,
Enjoyed watching this video. Interesting to know that you had some prior knowledge into Saabs too! Nice car, nice video :)
And of course, as a Saab owner myself, lovely to see this one back on the roads in this condition!
As a swede it is nice to see this car restored, they are one of the better saab's made and sold pretty well over here, so in this case it sounds like you could have saved a bit of money importing parts from sweden, my dad drives one (petrol) in the same colour over here so I know what the parts cost ;)
Sorry but completely disagree I've had 2 99 & 2 900 and you're saying the 93 that's made by GM is better than the original brand??? Bought a 93 for my than wife, had nothing but problems.
@@freddythefrog70 I've had a few more saabs then that over the years. There was always lemons with all models, but so far my dads 9-3 has not had a single issue for 10 years, my old 9-5 was on the other side the one with the most issues, had plenty of 9000 and they were pretty good but rusted away. The old 900 was good I'll give you but you cant find them anymore.
What a fantastic job, especially the paint. You're not alone in missing Saab. I picked up a 2010 petrol convertible earlier this year and also probably spent too much money trying to sort everything out. It was a one owner car, so thought it deserved some TLC. I planned to just use it in the summer and garage over winter, but I am enjoying it so much, I'm still driving it. Very sad Saab isn't around any more.
I own a 93 tdi turbo . Love her but getting parts is starting to be a challenge what Anika would walk away from .
I've had my beloved 9-3 SS for 9 years ❤
Nice one again matt nothing like restoring a brand new car i love your passion in getting it immaculate 😊👍
In a world full of cars that look and feel the same, especially with a huge 'variety' of mundane electric models, I for one, miss the unique character of Saabs. Not always my 'cup of tea', but you could never describe them as boring. How refreshing! Well done for bringing this example back to life Matt!
I think your price is VERY reasonable, considering the mileage and the fact that it's a Saab, the engine will probably be good for 200k+ miles, assuming it is looked after.
I think the engine is from a line of diesel engines that are found on a number of makes of cars. However my mate told me it was still on of the best diesels engines on the market. He had the 1.9 diesel saab with the twin turbo. And i suspect this carhas an aisin torque converter auto box. Toyota own part of aisin and use thier autoboxes as well.
It's a GM engine, also found in Astra and vectra of same era. Mate of mine has a 59plate TiD 93 wagon. Currently on 194,000 miles
@@BigTedsBoogieBox The engine is from FIAT and, unlike many things FIAT, it's extremely reliable. I live in the Balkans and the overwhelming majority of cars driven here are over 200,000km on the odometer. Naturally, only cars that can withstand some abuse end up here and cars with this particular 1.9 diesel are abundant. They also fetch a slightly higher price than cars from the same model with a petrol engine.
Very nice great colour 👍There was a later version which was a slight facelift out for MY11...the final fling for Saab/Spyker. Revised headlights, grille badge, SAAB lettering on bootlid instead of badge and a few other minor bits and bobs.
I might have known you'd know that!
@@HighPeakAutosyou know I'm a Saab saddo!
Great video. Alot of money spent repairing the saarb. But it looks really good .who ever buys the saarb.will have a Bargain. They run for ever .....p.s look for a .RS 2000 Ford mk2.twin head lights .that make a good video great car ..should of kept it . Look forward to more videos
Good knowledge, another small touch is they upped the 2.0t areo from 210 to 220bhp! My father owned a 2007 93 Areo v6, face-lift interior, Og Exterior, was lovely, a shame the Average mpg was around 22, and the tax was 500 and something, probably would be closer to £700 now.
Allan, I'm on my seventh all-93s Carlson v6 AWD, Viggen stage 4 convertible, now driving MY11 Griffin Ttid one of the last, I'm in my seventies so it should last me out.
Matt love your videos- so honest and refreshing. What about including an addendum which tells us what your findings sell for ?? Good job.!
Saab City was located on one of the approaches to Tower Bridge in London and was a significant dealership supplying many a new model to individuals in the nearby City of London. I would not be surprised to find that they were a top dealer for models like the convertible. For those interested in Saab the GB club will be present at the NEC classic motor show from 10th to 12th November. Well worth a visit for anyone interested in classic motoring. Thank you.
Respect for what you did, Matt. Great job. But I must say. I was one of those people who loved Saabs. I thought the 93 was such a great looking car. Went and got myself one. It absolutely broke my heart. Horrible reliability. Every week something was wrong with it. My love affair with Saab ended; I realised they're just Vectras or Insignias with a couple of gimmicks added. Gm really decked them over. The quality just was not there post gm. For example, that key fob issue you spoke about. I had that on my 2005 version. Why was it still an issue on the next generation! Same with the console buttons wearing. Just crap quality and attention to detail. I've found their Swedish cousins Volvo so much better in terms of quality.
IMO, Ford did a much better job with Volvo than GM did with Saab.
GM, as you said, made Saabs just posh Vectras, whereas the Focus gained some Volvo, most notably that epic 5-cylinder engine.
Exactly, GM ruined SAAB as they have done with many other brands.
GM definitely did SAAB dirty - on many occasions!
But it's funny how you mention stuff that was bespoke SAAB parts (i.e. switchgear and key fob. Ironically they wasted money on some of their own parts, that turned out to be less durable than the Opel-Vauxhall ones...)
Or the classic, black door handles on the outside that turned into a scratched, nasty grey over time...
On my YS3F the window regulator completely failed - I'd wish it was an ubiquitous, cheap Opel part! But no, inexplicably, it was a bespoke part as well.
In the end I got a spare cheaply from one of GMs self inflicted European disasters - a written off "Saabillac" BLS...
Still, the 9-3 has never let me down over several years and 50k, it always found it's way home. (Only once I needed roadside assistance, when the battery died on a chilly autumn day.)
You've saved a future classic. SAAB carefully ignored the GM accountants when they bought the company (even though it was more or less based on a Vectra shell) and continued to make distinctive desirable motors that even now catch your eye as they increasingly rarely drive past. Good piece of work and I hope you get a decent profit for your labours.
Where do replacement parts come from when the main firm is belly up?
Recycling parts is wise and normal for the car industry, you don't need GM to buy you to be efficiently recycle parts 😂
Matt have you driven the best diesel engine ever created? 2006 reg Honda Accord EX 2.2 diesel...at the time Honda CEO hated diesel but needed to make one for society...he aimed to make a diesel engine that was so refined, it could be petrol....he smashed it! Get one well looked after and tell me you know a better refined diesel engine 👍🤓
Great job. No one else would have spent money and restored that car to it's former glory . Always liked the 9-3 and even more so the later 9-5's .
I never understood why they folded, they were such a good car! 🤷
Might have been GM washing their hands of the marque.
Since then, GM have also ditched Holden, Oldsmobile and Pontiac.
Because GM wanted to make them on the cheap, and Saab said Nej!
General Motors. That's it that's the answer nothing more
@@Afraz_9n3Saab only ever managed to sell about 120,000 cars per year. With all the modern compliance/regulatory requirements (homologation, crash testing etc) there was no way Saab could cover its fixed
Costs. (Including relatively high manpower costs in Sweden).
@@hermanmunster3358and so they disappeared …..::😏
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This sounds really interesting.
This is a car worth saving. Saab were a great manufacturer and the preservation of fine examples such as this is a straightforward, if not entirely logical, choice.
Well done!
Proud of you bud 👍🏻
I’m a car nut so it’s an absolute pleasure watching you turn these cars around. If you sold 992’s I’d gladly purchase from you 👍🏻
Another excellent video and thanks for doing a SAAB 93. I had 5 different 93's over the years, and this was a lovely trip down memory lane. Oh, and hello from Dublin.👍
‘Time capsule cars’- my favourite type of car! 🚘
I've just bought a lovely Saab 9-3 Aero Griffin Sportcombi and it's superb. There is something unique about Saab cars that enthusiasts love. wouldn't suprise me if these start to become collectable as time marches on. Hope someday that they can rise again with the Pheonix. Great video and i enjoy your content. Interesting cars and you aren't that far from where i live.love your garage/business and honesty as a car seller.
I love these videos where your heart rules your head it just goes to show that you do love cars and it's not just about the money although as a business it helps. keep it up
I had 2 aero's one pre GM one post, both awesome comfy mile eaters, excellent resto of a future classic, will be someones pride and joy for years! Top job Matt.
Honestly i would happily purchase a car from you with the amount of pride and care you put into them. You have done great with this beauty of car
Matt as always I'm loving your work, never change!
I appreciate that!
Absolutely loved pre-GM Saab's. There was an old episode of Top Gear last night (from 2012) when they announced its departure. Hopefully, this will go to an enthusiast who'll cherish it.
In the past I have owned three SAABs all from the pre GM era. I am so pleased to see that you gave this car the attention it deserved and saved it for someone out there who will appreciate it as much as you do. I am sure that person will pay the proper price for it and reward you for your efforts. If I could afford it that would be me......
Nice to see you put the Saab on your channel at last matt ...been waiting a while for this , lovely car !
Favourite channel tackling a lovely car. Brilliant watch.
Matt I think I share your passion when it comes to Saab's I have always wanted one. So you are not alone in loving this famous old car company.
Well done Matt for saving a SAAB and for going the extra mile to get work completed to such a high standard. I have had my 2010 1.9 Tid Turbo Edition for 10 years now, and with 70k on the clock, I thought that was pretty low mileage. There are still plenty of SAAB specialists out there and both new and used parts are readily available, so there is no practical reason for not still owning a SAAB these days. There is also a very active SAAB club scene, and I am sure your SAAB will find a good home with somebody that will cherish it. Well done for doing the right thing and for creating very watchable videos.
Another fab video..enjoyed that
Great job! Love from Scandinavia!👏👏👏
That is a lovely car. I’ve had 2 GM era SAABs and have a bit of a bittersweet relationship with them (neither of them ended well for me) but I love the brand (pre GM), and it’s nice to see another SAAB back on the road.
Great find....I did sell Saab in the early 80's...prior to GM collaboration... and joined the race team in the UK ..
There is a great publication that may still exist ' Correctly Conceived and Properly Built '...the one mistake they made was not to offer a small car.
RIP Saab...Matt you made reference to the seats...the mold from the Saab Viggen Jet was identical in construction...superb seats.
My brother had an 07 2.0T petrol, it was a brilliant car. 170bhp approx but felt like so much more.
You're right about the seats, they are unbelievably good.
Great to see this one given a new lease of life. Fantastic job done on it there.
Great video, one of your best 👌😎
Another top video Matt: you never disappoint.
Great as always. My SAAB 9-3 Aero TTiD is pushing towards 320 000 km. Works like a clock and the engine is amazing. FIAT surely knows how to make them. Driving every year from the south of Italy to the north of Sweden, and it consumes around 0,55/10 km. Insane, and that includes the Autobahn, where I just set the cruise-control on 200 km/h. :-)
Well done you for rescuing this car. Brought back some memories i used to have same shape on a 58 plate. Its still going strong with 190k on it, brilliant cars👍
I have the same model but in manual and black. I bought it with 12 months MOT and 95k miles for only £1k and love every bit of it
Yes! I miss Saab. Loved the time I spent with them...a 3 litre V6 Griffin...which failed on me...but took me to a 2l 9000, in which I had many adventures...and finally, a 93 Aero Convertible - superb. Went to Volvo, after this.
Great to see this Saab episode.
Never saw the appeal myself but know some that wouldn’t have driven anything else. My aunt still has her 9-3 convertible and I can testify, yes, the seats are very comfortable! Great to see you’ve successfully rescued a car that was close to being left to the pages of history
From a car that spent its life in the garage....kissing walls....to a showroom finish . Real nice transformation.
I love this car. Well Done, Matt!
Great cars. I drive 9-3 TTiD Hirsch stage 1 tune, with 380Kkm on the clock. No problems at all. I love it.
Please keep that beauty alive indefinitely!!!
Properly sorted out. I like that. It sounds like one of my projects...
It's a nice thing - there is a bum for every seat. I ran an estate one of these and quite liked it. The 1.9 Fiat diesel is a very good unit and was in fact the first ever common rail diesel, first seen in the 97-98 Alfa156. It's also very reliable.
Brilliant job Matt. Well worth a save. Future classic.
Great save, Matt - Well done. I had one of these in standard silver. kept it for 5 years, took it to 240k miles, just normal running costs too. Great cars - shame they are no longer with us. Off to the museum with this specimen maybe?
That is blast from the past... Well done.
I love, love, love Saab’s. Of any of the now defunct car makers I’d love for Saab to make a come back at some point. Car looks amazing after all the work, it’s a credit to you. Fingers crossed you make some profit on it!
Great video as always
Glad this dropped as it did, really enjoy your content, brilliant car did deserve to be saved, GM never really understood the brand and it's ways of doing things, any one who buys this and looks after it will have a future classic on their hands, if you're looking for your next project car, I've got an Audi A2 that I've just Mot'd but my brother in law can't afford to insure it because of where he lives
So great to see you do this car. I've been snooping for an old Saab for a while but didn't have the info to make a more informed purchase. Was trending towards an Aero Diesel just because. But glad to have watched your input and thoughts on value!
I prefer petrol personally but we're all different
Incredibly comfortable seats in a Saab , if you are doing a lot of miles they are a dream .
Good job and the right call from start to finish. Great video, thank you! Any chance of getting your painter on a video one of these days? He sounds like a good chap .