Barn Find 1985 Saab 900i | First Wash In 20 YEARS!

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  • @JohnEvans-zo7kk
    @JohnEvans-zo7kk หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    Nice to see a SAAB getting the attention it deserves. My biggest regret about my motoring career is that I never could afford a SAAB when they were a current brand.

    • @johngaudet6316
      @johngaudet6316 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

      OMG you really missed out. I'm 55 years old living in the US just north of Boston. My first experience with Saab cars was in my teens my best friend got 1989 Saab 900 turbo I loved it. I've owned 5 since then. I just purchased a 2011 9-3 convertible with just 65K on it. Java Metallic with tan cloth top. It's beautiful I feel blessed to experience this all over again. My daily is a 2020 Volvo but it isn't a SAAB.

  • @mikedonlan5963
    @mikedonlan5963 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    I have to say I love your channel, we need more people like you to save these old classic cars.

    • @UKBarnFinds
      @UKBarnFinds  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thank you Mike 🙏

    • @cprcars1956
      @cprcars1956 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      I'm an other classic saver :)

  • @ammo1g
    @ammo1g 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    Defo worth saving what a lovely car, the cost defo out weighs the value but defo deserves the love 🙏

  • @richardingle7540
    @richardingle7540 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    Beautiful car , well worth a full restoration, old saabs had so much character, i loved my 99 combi coupe , it was my daily driver for 5 years , I was sad when I sold it 😮, wish I never had now 😊

  • @nickrichardson1317
    @nickrichardson1317 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    I have a 1985 Saab 900i with a new MoT in silver and on Ronal Minilites like this. Mine has done 166,000 miles. Runs fine. I’ve had 11 Saab 900’s.
    I’ve also got a 1982 built Saab 99 in silver & on Minilites.
    These cars are dependable! Last forever & usually start first time even after a long period of off the road.
    Don’t knock Saab’s. Join the Saab Enthusiasts Club.

    • @big_baby_ol
      @big_baby_ol 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      volvo better because infinite

    • @ormsk954
      @ormsk954 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hi, do you know any real mechanics that can find and fit new brake calipers/pads etc to a 1991 900i?
      I keep being told there is no parts for 900i Classics.

  • @quincy5855
    @quincy5855 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Definitely a timeless classic

  • @610MARYAM
    @610MARYAM หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Watchin it get cleaned is well satisfying

  • @AGTC009
    @AGTC009 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I wish SAAB were still around. They made some fantastic cars & I could imagine if they were they would make some unbelievable cars with todays technology etc etc !

    • @ProphetGoogle-eh7nf
      @ProphetGoogle-eh7nf 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      They are still around, search on: Saab Jas 39 Gripen 😊

  • @roadie3124
    @roadie3124 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Nice. Well done. My first SAAB was an Australian spec 1984 900 turbo (TU5M) in exactly this colour with the same seats. I bought it in 1988 and sold it in 1999. It was a good car. We did many long (1,100 miles each way) trips for a few years in temperatures up to 44C. It was good enough that I've stayed with the brand. The 1984 turbo was replaced in 1999 by a 1989 900 Aero/SPG (TU3M) in white. That was replaced by a 2007 9-3 Aero (2.8 V6) manual in 2012.

  • @roblovell9845
    @roblovell9845 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +19

    It’s definitely worth putting back on the road

  • @treadgingerly
    @treadgingerly หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Amazing. People cleaning cars. That's entertainment.

    • @UKBarnFinds
      @UKBarnFinds  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Sure is, we’re the new football.

  • @richardtomkinson9951
    @richardtomkinson9951 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    What a great car to bring back and restore, would hope someone will take on the challenge.

  • @SK-CAN
    @SK-CAN 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    The back seat look so comfortable.

    • @roadie3124
      @roadie3124 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      They are comfortable. The rear seats in a 1989 900 aero/SPG are special. Lovely, soft leather. Mine were still in perfect condition when the car was 24 years old.

  • @aslandama
    @aslandama หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Just one of the coolest car shapes ever, I still have never had a 900 turbo, got to scratch that itch soon!

  • @bernardcolinet4186
    @bernardcolinet4186 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I love the Saab 900 !

  • @brummie0007
    @brummie0007 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Nice video Claire, glamorous as always ;) looking forward to Elton trying to start the motor at some point!

  • @jontaylor1652
    @jontaylor1652 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Good stuff, I used to love these 900s.

  • @scottkerns2253
    @scottkerns2253 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    It would have been fun to drive her around for a while with all the green mold or moss or whatever that stuff was. She looks to be in great shape.

  • @Ljm1894
    @Ljm1894 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great car in it's day
    Well cleaned

    • @UKBarnFinds
      @UKBarnFinds  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks 😁 got to love a Saab!!

  • @scragnut
    @scragnut หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Another great video. I do love a Saab 900. This one is more than a little crusty. Well done both of you for the clean.
    I’m glad Claire got a new cassette for her collection 😀

    • @UKBarnFinds
      @UKBarnFinds  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Honestly I’m over the moon about the Enya cassette…..yes I’m easily pleased 😂 So glad you enjoyed the video ~Claire

  • @PaddyWV
    @PaddyWV หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    A friend at school's Father was a Saab fan. He usually changed every four years. Not that there was much difference back then, but he was friendly with his local dealer so each year, they'd "upgrade" his 900 to whatever the latest tweak was!

  • @iainwalsh7862
    @iainwalsh7862 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Had one of these as a company car during the late 80’s, metallic Ruby Red as far as I can recall. 2litre 16v, just an all-around brilliant car and a great shame they don’t produce any more, sad when they started rebadging Vauxhalls.

  • @emilsarniak1299
    @emilsarniak1299 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beauty wheels on it,my favorite style!

  • @robertwells1650
    @robertwells1650 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The car cleaned up very good. Both of you did a great job! If a person didn't look at the bottom third of the car it could almost be a restoration project. Especially with how clean and good shape the interior is in. As Elton said it's a good parts car. Great about the Enya tape. I really enjoy listening to her. Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing with us. Cheers

  • @jebsails2837
    @jebsails2837 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    From across the pond. My friend Elizabeth (originally from St. Ouen, Jersey CI) and I do like tasks with lawn mowers. She finds them as she assists on school buses. I pick them up and get them running. She really sells them as she then does the hair and make-up. Thanks. Narragansett Bay

  • @Cheekymonkey1
    @Cheekymonkey1 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good morning Claire and Elton i love watching you on your TH-cam videos on your TH-cam channel I hope both of you are all well please keep safe and well and please keep up your good work on your you tube channel cheeers

    • @UKBarnFinds
      @UKBarnFinds  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you. It’s always nice to see you pop up in the comments and we hope you have a lovely day.

  • @thecleaner4971
    @thecleaner4971 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Excellent love watching you both together excellent content as always ❤

  • @stephenricketts7764
    @stephenricketts7764 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When you started to clean it I thought 'well it's not too bad' Then opening the doors I could see bits falling off so it is likely the underside is rotten. On the plus side the interior is in good condition and despite the headlining sagging it may be savable. It will be interesting to see if the engine is free and if it runs that will be a bonus. Edward does well and earns his keep getting rid of the cobwebs for Claire and he doesn't argue! Thanks for the post Elton and Claire. 👍👍

  • @dj4myparty
    @dj4myparty หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Worked with Saab in the eighties great looking cars timeless styling and yes I ended up buying and selling these for many years
    The wheels aren't minlites they are Saab accessories back in the day and like the roof visor dealer added

    • @hbhmhbhm
      @hbhmhbhm หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      At 4:54 you can see "MINILITE ENGLAND" on the rim of the wheel.

  • @Duty_to_Warn
    @Duty_to_Warn 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    SAAB - The Legend!

  • @theodotosconstantinou2660
    @theodotosconstantinou2660 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    With this video i became your subscriber. Considering the SAAB it will need a brave person to tackle the rust issues. Aside that, in my humble opinion it should be saved. I would love to bring it over to Cyprus and have it sorted. It is a fine piece of automotive engineering and history. Thank you for reading and keep going with your channel

  • @LeeOSullivan-zd1hd
    @LeeOSullivan-zd1hd 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Yorkshire car restoration would make this lovely old Saab like new again!
    Albeit it would cost a small fortune 😅

  • @simonhill3088
    @simonhill3088 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Another great video guys. My son in law had one of these and garaged it after it's last mot ran out with the hope of getting it back on the road one day but it wasn't to be. It was a lovely motor, mechanically sound but the underneath was rotten sadly. Sending you my best wishes

  • @enfield7123
    @enfield7123 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The SAAB I had 4 thew the years love them .. I am now looking for a rag top 900 ❤

  • @martinodendaal1703
    @martinodendaal1703 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I have always love SAAB cars. They are so beautiful. It's a pity thy company doesn't exist anymore.

  • @alundavies5171
    @alundavies5171 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Triumph slant 4 under the bonnet!!

    • @TheBTG88
      @TheBTG88 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Saab stopped using the Triumph derived engine in 1977. They brought engine building in-house in 1972.

    • @lriper4702
      @lriper4702 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      This is the B201 engine which was based on a triumph design, but it was heavily redesigned be SAAB.

    • @thomascatford2627
      @thomascatford2627 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      No that's saabs H type engine from 1981 , wish I had a pound for everyone of these I fitted a modified timing chain and tensioner kit too ,

    • @janjensen8396
      @janjensen8396 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@thomascatford2627😂 Same in DK 😊

  • @f1dave990
    @f1dave990 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Sure there be someone out there would take it on

    • @UKBarnFinds
      @UKBarnFinds  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We hope so, but the last few barn find Saabs we've taken to auction have flopped spectacularly.

  • @lukemallory7832
    @lukemallory7832 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The tape collection is similar to my family's. We also had Classic Experience II and New Hits '96..! And multiple Enya tapes - she lived around the corner from us here in Dublin.

  • @johnlydon533
    @johnlydon533 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video guys. Worth watching the cleaning transformation 😂. Enjoyed watching. 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @AndrewSwales-l9m
    @AndrewSwales-l9m 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Take it to the panel beaters and get the rust cut out

  • @WalterTuttlebee
    @WalterTuttlebee หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    When I was young I had a boss who had a Saab - I couldn’t understand his obsession. 35 years later, on my third Saab I get it !!!
    And do check underneath - they were built like tanks. My 2006 93 vert has just had a clean bill of health on its MoT with the ex-Saab mechanic commenting on those solid parts.

  • @alundavies5171
    @alundavies5171 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love a Saab!

  • @peterdammeliusosterode3424
    @peterdammeliusosterode3424 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I had one until 2001 when the bottom was unfortunately rusted through. Same color and you could tell it was spring when you could open the sunroof.
    Of course manual transmission. Automatic is for amateurs.
    I loved it and still miss it. Safe and secure on Swedish winter roads especially when you lived in the countryside. Snowstorms were no problem. Just put in a low gear and chew your way through the snow.

  • @Team33Team33
    @Team33Team33 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Bejesus. You actually LIKE this car !!! After THAT, I see no reason to doubt the people who say they like the shapes of modern ars and EV's......

    • @htimsid
      @htimsid 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Beauty is - always - in the eye of the beholder...

  • @johnclements6852
    @johnclements6852 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for saving this one, even if only as a parts car. It may be saveable but would require a total stripdown to establish the facts. Regardless, I imagine a saab owner would love this as a source of spares. Thanks for posting.

  • @610MARYAM
    @610MARYAM หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Nice 👌

  • @DarrenVelSatis
    @DarrenVelSatis 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I had 2 SAABs, they complete me, they make you feel special.
    I had a 1981 99GL then a 1982 900GLS, the car world's best kept secret, how a SAAB makes you feel.
    Memories of travelling flat-out from Birmingham to Cumbria at 135mph all day long. No cameras back then.
    Interiors are indestructible and mechanically they are pretty robust indeed.
    Shame its a parts car. I think you'd love it if you got it running.

    • @UKBarnFinds
      @UKBarnFinds  29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who’s owned a Saab and not liked it. They must have built some seriously good cars in their day. It’s a shame this one has deteriorated so far. A few years ago, it might have stood a lot better chance. You never know, though, somebody may take it on.

    • @Semi0ffGrid7
      @Semi0ffGrid7 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I have a 1981 GLs 4 door with the boot in midnight blue with the twin Zenith Stromberg carbs, only 38,000 miles on the clock, rust free and I love it!

  • @610MARYAM
    @610MARYAM หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Looks mint from inside.

  • @RoyCousins
    @RoyCousins หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for showing us the unpeeling of the old Swede. 😉
    I love your "automobile archeology" channel.
    I saw you two (with child in tow) at the NEC. I hope you enjoyed the show.

    • @UKBarnFinds
      @UKBarnFinds  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. We had a great time, as did little Joshua. Hope you enjoyed it, too 😀

  • @Polecat54941
    @Polecat54941 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Only you two could get me to watch a video about a saab !

    • @UKBarnFinds
      @UKBarnFinds  หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂 I dare say we will find some more barn find minis soon 😀 ~Claire

  • @marcduthie4327
    @marcduthie4327 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another great clean up. Sadly not looking economical to repair. As always a great video. Have a good week. Marc from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @FarsansTorraOrdvitsar
    @FarsansTorraOrdvitsar 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Would love to see it start!

  • @markstokes5365
    @markstokes5365 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Seen fair worse cars restored, it’s came up better than I expected. Too good for parts I’d think. Certainly interested to see if it ran

  • @Greg-k4j
    @Greg-k4j 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm in Australia, would like that sunroof deflector....& the alloys

  • @tns5044
    @tns5044 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like these and for a car that's been outside for 20+ years it doesn't look too bad

    • @UKBarnFinds
      @UKBarnFinds  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We really like them too, they were so ahead of their time. Still haven’t driven one though…..yet 😉

  • @williambyast7791
    @williambyast7791 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Green Truthfully looked Good!

    • @UKBarnFinds
      @UKBarnFinds  หลายเดือนก่อน

      We like a ‘nature car’, too!

  • @raymondpearce6306
    @raymondpearce6306 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A brilliant channel guys keep it up

  • @julianlord2697
    @julianlord2697 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had same year same colour 3 door 900 Turbo. This interior is excellent and some bits of paint, the doors sounded like that back in the day. At 7 years old I found the first rust hole underneath, so they are far from rust prrofed underneath

  • @Толик-о5т
    @Толик-о5т 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Даже без перевода,шутка была смешной😂😂😂😂😂, лайк подписка

  • @jamesthompson8008
    @jamesthompson8008 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another well-done video, Claire & Elton! It did clean up pretty good & though it may be a patts car, it IS complete, a huge bonus.
    Lol, @ 1:15 you did set yourself up for that Elton.
    Cheers from the USA!

    • @UKBarnFinds
      @UKBarnFinds  29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      The things we do to keep our partners happy, eh? 😂 ~ Elton

    • @jamesthompson8008
      @jamesthompson8008 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @UKBarnFinds Lol, yes sir! Knowing which choices to battle is KEY!!

  • @nickb5391
    @nickb5391 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It cleaned up quite well, the interior does look nice, even with all the rot around the edges it could be quite bad underneath, I'm sure it'll be a good parts car

  • @AbdirahmanAyanle-mf8yj
    @AbdirahmanAyanle-mf8yj 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Well done

  • @The_Cotswold_Engineer
    @The_Cotswold_Engineer หลายเดือนก่อน

    Surprisingly solid considering where it was sat, other leaser brands would be so much rustier! Plus you wouldn't be able to open the doors on them without them falling off (Escort springs to mind). Any that interior looks mint!

  • @Exoticdecorlibrary
    @Exoticdecorlibrary 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You got yourselves a new fan,love these finds & the transformation..Nice work folks you might aswell adopt me to do some washing for you,i really love the transformations and the classics,great show guys…
    If I may ask coz I’m new on this channel what do you do with these cars that you find & do you like purchase them I mean like for ownership..

  • @Roachie1982uk
    @Roachie1982uk หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Would love to see the 405 jam sandwich 😎🚓

    • @UKBarnFinds
      @UKBarnFinds  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That did make a brief appearance in one of our videos… th-cam.com/video/WG0lhuqr41c/w-d-xo.html

  • @megamega362
    @megamega362 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Back arches were the achiles heal of these cars but look after them they will look after you for a very long time beautiful proper cars

  • @Paulmufc-f2n
    @Paulmufc-f2n 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Worth saving not many these left

    • @peterdammeliusosterode3424
      @peterdammeliusosterode3424 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I had one until 2001 when the bottom was unfortunately rusted through. I loved it and still miss it. Safe and secure on Swedish winter roads.

  • @gwynjames
    @gwynjames 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What’s the engine like,I wonder not the best detail I’ve seen ,would like to see it finished

  • @angry9901
    @angry9901 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The Moss Security sticker is ironic.😊

  • @andrewdowson3886
    @andrewdowson3886 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Would of liked to of seen, a turn of the key fire up maybe battery & fuel all it needed

  • @50margreet
    @50margreet 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I worked at Saab as a mechanic for 7 years in the 80's. The cars were as solid as a tank but technically it was a disaster. Everything broke down!!!

  • @peterbillings9244
    @peterbillings9244 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That volvo limousine you would get a hefty sum in sweden for 🙂

  • @davidjones6209
    @davidjones6209 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great to see you both back on the channel I love Saab cars but sadly It looks like a parts car. Great seats for someone with a good car that has seen a lot of wear.
    Keep on doing what you do... You can't win them all

  • @michellebryant5811
    @michellebryant5811 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Ohhhh, I think you should save it......welding. you can do Elton

  • @rogerfenton5210
    @rogerfenton5210 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do you have a rain water collection system from all your roofing to save mains water , as always a quality video

    • @UKBarnFinds
      @UKBarnFinds  หลายเดือนก่อน

      No, but I wish we did, as the water would also be better for washing cars.

  • @paultucker1272
    @paultucker1272 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great looking cars......do you remember "The Paradise Club" with Lesley Grantham? He had a black one in that series :)

    • @UKBarnFinds
      @UKBarnFinds  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes! Blimey that’s a blast from the past 😁

  • @mpainter22
    @mpainter22 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    if the basic structure is ok it might be salvageable, the panels can be replaced I've seen worse being rebuilt

  • @nigelparrott6944
    @nigelparrott6944 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I had a Saab ,96 v4 it rusted in the same places door bottoms and sills, I t was the door over sills design I think cases it.

  • @geraldhitchens8130
    @geraldhitchens8130 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Had a few in the day ,nice cars,very solid and well built. l liked the previous mid 70 s models .l think they were just called 9 s

  • @gilsonsilva4365
    @gilsonsilva4365 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    É bonito o carro achei o carro bonito❤😮

  • @jefferyhodgson8795
    @jefferyhodgson8795 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What did that wiper ever do to you shooting it like that 😂😂 fantastic work guys

  • @jamesknightreading
    @jamesknightreading 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My 99GL had similar rusty wheel arches. Had to visit the welding shop before every MOT. :(

    • @UKBarnFinds
      @UKBarnFinds  29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Many youngsters reading this will find it hard to comprehend that regular welding was a thing back in the day 😀

  • @alundavies5171
    @alundavies5171 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    thats a cracking jet wash u have whats the Model??

    • @UKBarnFinds
      @UKBarnFinds  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Karcher K4 Power Control, they are about £200

    • @alundavies5171
      @alundavies5171 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@UKBarnFinds cheers need a new one

  • @marktaylor9678
    @marktaylor9678 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    why dont you clean a car from the top and work yourway downwards

    • @UKBarnFinds
      @UKBarnFinds  หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      We would usually….. it was just to be a bit more aesthetic and get some more interesting camera shots 😀

    • @davidnicholson1883
      @davidnicholson1883 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      😢cleaning from the bottom is best, you can see what area you've done

    • @quincy5855
      @quincy5855 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Would be the obvious choice 👍

    • @garywinterbottom6073
      @garywinterbottom6073 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Rinse 1st then snow foam then Rinse again that's what most car wash places I've been to do. 😅

    • @josephwatson2711
      @josephwatson2711 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      They know what they doing

  • @jasonaris5316
    @jasonaris5316 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Like the background music
    Saab were never the same after GM took them over

    • @UKBarnFinds
      @UKBarnFinds  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I haven’t seen anyone disagree with that sentiment yet.

    • @lewis72
      @lewis72 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@UKBarnFinds
      GM didn't really know what to do with Saab.
      I wonder why they bothred buying them.

  • @mds2465
    @mds2465 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It is a great car indeed. My first car was a 1996 Saab 900 S, also an automatic. It was my dad's old car. I'm surprised you were able to find one of these older ones in automatic. Very rare for one of those and here in the US the automatic transmissions were not all that great on those cars. No idea how they held up in the UK but the manual gearboxes also had some issues on those back in the day I do remember. That being said, based on what I'm seeing in this video it does not look good for this car unfortunately. That's not to say that it can't be saved, but there is an awful lot of rust on that car that I'm seeing in areas that are integral to the overall structure of the car. That can be very difficult and/or sketchy to repair if you don't have the proper training or equipment to do it correctly. We still have yet to see the undercarriage of this car up on a lift. But if it's anything like what we've already seen or worse then I think this will have to become a parts car.

  • @DavidConsonni
    @DavidConsonni 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hello, what model of Karcher is that? 1:21

    • @UKBarnFinds
      @UKBarnFinds  29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It’s a Karcher K4 Power Control. They’re about £200. We got ours from eBay.

    • @DavidConsonni
      @DavidConsonni 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@UKBarnFinds sound, thanks mate!!

    • @UKBarnFinds
      @UKBarnFinds  29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      My pleasure. It’s a good little washer. One day, I’d love a hot water one, but they’re seriously expensive.

  • @matthewcoldicutt5951
    @matthewcoldicutt5951 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Iam the present custodian of Dad's Cabrio1988 turbo 900 Saab,tan seats, burgundy. It's a low mileage car, and in good order, but the one lmbought for its soft top is well worked and seriously corroded. If it was a high value marque then restoring it would make sense, but sadly, like Claire and Elton's example, a professional job would never see a profit on the sum invested, which is a shame, as the mechanicals and interior are no doubt in great shape

  • @MrMan-f9c
    @MrMan-f9c 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Cant wait for you to find me a zundapp Elton ,AN is so quiet the resident contrarian is losing the will to live

    • @UKBarnFinds
      @UKBarnFinds  28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I must take a look!

  • @casagrande3848
    @casagrande3848 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    VIVO EN SUECIA Y TODAVÍA SE VEN RODANDO ESTOS SAAB !!! .. SIEMPRE HAN TENIDO LA MISMA CALIDAD QUE VOLVO, UNA PENA QUE SE DEJARON DE FABRICAR!!

  • @chrismifsud7154
    @chrismifsud7154 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'd fix it with the goal of not getting it perfect but getting it to look decent, pass its MOT and be good to use for the next few years.

  • @KenthGustafsson300
    @KenthGustafsson300 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    that volvo limo is also worth get some TLC.

    • @UKBarnFinds
      @UKBarnFinds  29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That's MOT'd. It will be sent back to auction soon, as we've had our fun with it 😊

  • @johanmichael6624
    @johanmichael6624 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My mom had a Saab like that back when I was a kid in Sweden. The whole family hated it so much. It smelled a lot of gasoline inside. My grandma and grandma helped finance her a brand new Corolla in 2006 or 07. Nevertheless childhood memories

  • @ronyardley3833
    @ronyardley3833 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Try using Stardrops from home bargain, a good squirt in warm water, takes dirt and moss of and only £1 a bottle, takes everything off for a mild soap solution.😊

    • @UKBarnFinds
      @UKBarnFinds  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Brilliant! Will try that; thank you 😁

  • @lesbrewster2375
    @lesbrewster2375 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I had a 1966 Saab 96 2 stroke aprox 48hp with a freewheeling feature downhill, you pulled a lever to freewheel downhill (and got out to push uphill lol) had you considered contactind jennychem for a sponsorship?

    • @UKBarnFinds
      @UKBarnFinds  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That actually sounds like fun! No, we haven't spoken to anyone about sponsorship. Currently, we like being free agents, but you never know.

  • @alessandropostiglione3568
    @alessandropostiglione3568 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Excuse me a piece of information the frogs and the tadpoles where are Alessandro from Rome Italy😂😂😂😂😂

  • @Lot76CARS
    @Lot76CARS 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    For sale one garden find Saab, broken stereo but a mint copy of ‘Enya - Watermark’ included… that should do it😂

    • @UKBarnFinds
      @UKBarnFinds  28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      😂😂 spot on Simon!

  • @lewis72
    @lewis72 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Automatic 5-door non-Turbo Saabs not worth a massive amount. Still an interesting car though.
    I've had 3 Turbos back in the day. Brilliant cars. the 16V Turbo S was my favourite. Went like stink !

  • @pawpawbandit3871
    @pawpawbandit3871 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Not a parts car! That depends on the unibody. It’s a fender and hood swap full restoration- inferior and engine entire stripped. The problem is it’s not rare in the UK; in the US, the five door is exceptional

  • @stevie007
    @stevie007 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    👌👌