Highlights
- Less than 29,000 miles from new
- One family owned for most of its life
- Full service history with 21 stamps to late 2023
- Rare and perhaps unique Copper Bronze paintwork
- Long MOT to September 2025 with no advisories
- Exceptional example of these Saab-engined rarities
The Appeal
Such is the nature of Saab’s engineers that when they were asked to modify General Motors’ Cavalier running gear to create a new mid-size Saab, they ended up getting rid of virtually everything. GM was not happy.
Saab enthusiasts, however, were. The NG900 and its updated 9-3 sibling are true Saabs powered by the firm’s classic ‘slant four’ and thoroughly infused with the sort of clever thinking for which Trollhattan’s Trolls were renowned.
Good, exceptionally low mileage survivors like this one are incredibly rare today. It is surely amongst the best and least used around, having covered under 29,000 miles in the hands of five keepers, most of them members of the same family.
The condition is truly remarkable. This car is close to collector or museum quality. Certainly it would be a sound basis for a concours car. The history is similarly impressive, proving so extensive that a second service book has been required. There are 21 service records running up to late 2023. The car has covered few miles since.
Beyond the remarkable condition, this car’s specification also makes it stand out. The vendor believes it is the only remaining Copper Bronze car in this 2.3 litre specification in the UK. It is an impressive and attractive colour.
With a long, advisory-free MOT to September 2025, this is a perhaps real find for the enthusiast.
The vendor tells us:
“Incredible mint, time warp condition would look entirely at home in a museum. It is a very rare and original Saab with all the desirable features in a stunning rare colour.”
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 29th June 1999
- Five registered keepers
- One family owned for much of its life including father, mother and son
- Acquired by the current keeper in January 2021
- Full book set and handbook in very good condition
- Original sales brochures
- Described as a ‘unique colour’ by the seller
- Used by the seller for shows and displays
- 2 keys including Saab City supplying dealer keyring
- Two service books, one full and one partially, showing 21 stamps
- Last serviced late 2023 with few miles since
- Always garaged by current and previous keepers according to seller
- MOT to 27th September 2025 with no advisories
- Less than 29,000 miles from new
The Condition
- Collector-quality condition across interior and exterior as shown in photographs
- Rare and perhaps now unique Copper Bronze paintwork in good order
- Paintwork is described as ‘flawless’ by seller
- There are some light stone chips to front, but they are barely visible
- Sits on very well-kept 17in Saab-branded alloys
- Quality Continental tyres fitted all round in very good condition
- Spare wheel and first aid kit described as ‘unused’ by seller
- Straight and very well-kept bodywork with no accident or minor damage reported
- Grey full leather interior in very good condition with barely any wear
- The cabin is in the sort of condition you would expect of such a low-mileage car
- Very original interior, including sound system and factory-fitted mats
- Vendor advises the car does not suffer from the usual pixel issues of this model
- Veneer-effect dashboard and well-kept switchgear
- Interior fittings including door cards, carpets and dashboard are highly preserved
- No structural advisories on the current MOT
The Mechanics
- 2,290cc B235R H engine developing 150bhp
- 4spd automatic gearbox
- 21 service stamps across two service books
- Last serviced in late 2023 with few miles covered since
- No reported running or driving issues
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on the current MOT
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