Description
Currently mot'd and stored in a secure unit locally to me this SAAB is low mileage for its age and had no expense spared under my ownership.
I purchased this vehicle from a local dealer many years ago and had a far amount of work to bring it back to standard with many items missing including headlamp wipers, rear seat headrests a leaking rear brake caliper and a missing parcel shelf to name but a few.
I'd always wanted a T16's but decided this model was a good bet as it was basically the same car minus the body kit and ABS systems. Those cars also suffer from corrosion around the body kit as they hold water in these areas due to blocked drains.
This vehicle has never broken down with me in that period and has extensive and preventative maintenance.
I do have several other SAAB's and have decided to test the waters to see if there is any interest in this unique model.
She has had many modifications and improvements and is very presentable. Could be used as a daily but only ever been used in the summer and a weekend car under my ownership hence the approx 30K miles I have covered in her.
These are a couple of the reasons she is a good survivor, no skirts and no use in winter months.
The car went to Southern Ireland for many years hence the brake in the mot history.
Originally a UK car and re imported when we moved back.
Private plate will be removed prior to sell and will be on its original plate.
Only serious buyers please. I acquired the SAAB 900 Turbo, registration C15 JKS, in April 1997, fulfilling a childhood aspiration. My journey with SAAB began in 1993 and continued until their closure in 2011, progressing from an apprentice to a master technician.
The car has undergone numerous repairs under my care. Upon purchase, the timing chains were replaced along with a complete exhaust system, which was then readily available as production was nearing its end.
During my ownership, it has received extensive maintenance, including new headlining, C pillar trims, and a power steering rack. A factory transmission replacement cost nearly £2000 for the part alone.
The car has always been serviced meticulously, with no expense spared. It has been upgraded with new alloy wheels of a later design and new Michelin tyres.
Around 2017, I planned some cosmetic updates with my paint specialist. The work encompassed most of the car to ensure the new paint blended seamlessly with the old, due to its age and the challenge of matching the existing paint. This included painting both rear arches, addressing a peeling roof, and making adjustments around the windscreen and front wings.
I opted for a colour change, underestimating the effort and time required. Fortunately, the costs were reduced as I undertook the stripping and refitting myself.
Over nearly four years, the restoration was completed, but as with all classic cars, ongoing maintenance is essential.
The car was repainted about six years ago by a friend, with me handling all the disassembly and reassembly. It received a full respray, involving the removal of the engine, all glass, and the complete interior. Every part was removed to ensure the highest quality finish, including colour-coordinated components like the front and rear bumpers, side extensions, and wing mirrors.
Some welding had to be done whilst repainting which was completed at the offside lower suspension arm.
