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In 1974 Saab started developing the 9000. It was not until 20 years later that the successor was started. The difference of two decades must be extremely tangible when driving. Oldtimer versus Youngtimer? Great-grandpa versus a late descendant? This goes
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How do you define Saab design? Difficult question. In Sweden, Saab stood for the semi-station wagon for a long time with the 99, 900 and 9000. The hatchback that looked like a cheap Japanese car in some markets. You wanted to go with it
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Oh, that wedge! I see him in the rearview mirror, he's following me. Flat, exotic and exciting. If I didn't know better, I would take it for an Italian make. A Lancia, maybe a Maserati or a Fiat. Some big four-door hatchback
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It's about time I got the Saab 9-5 Aero out of the hangar. After two long days, the time has finally come. After work, I swap the 9000 for the 9-5. A generation change, the timing for it is conceivable
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2020 is drawing to a close, and our not entirely ordinary Saab 9-5 Aero project is also heading for the finale. 2 or 3 more posts, then the story is told. After that it will be quite a long time
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There is this point where one can only wait. The Saab is on the van in a distant country. It then rolls off. In the direction of Germany, one hopes. And wishes that the 9-5 would be well received. What
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It is now May. Lizi and I practice optimism. The number of infections is slowly falling, in Germany the situation is easing faster than in Spain. We are preparing to transport the Saab 9-5 Aero. The
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Conditions in Spain are difficult. Corona and the lockdown make any planning impossible. The Saab is in the garage in Barcelona. In the meantime it's April, I really don't think we'll get the car this year. As
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The relationship between the Spaniards and old cars is said to be quite relaxed. If a German comes who wants to have a 20-year-old Saab nice, then that is at least questionable. Just the Germans ... The lockdown in the spring is used by a few
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Barcelona, the second weekend in March. There is a strange mood in the country. The rumor mill is simmering. A great uncertainty and fear is spreading in the face of the ever worse corona reports. And then it comes. On March 13.03th, shortly before 21:00 p.m., the Spanish
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It is now the end of February. Lizi is back in Spain. Salesman Daniel kept his word. The 9-5 Aero is rolling on almost new Michelin tires and has got new oil. The handover goes without any problems, a little money and a car
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Thumbs up in Barcelona. Juan von Berma thinks the 9-5 is a good car. Lizi finally calls and tells about the test drive. He's completely excited, so am I. When it comes to toys, it doesn't matter how
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A Saab is being sold in Spain. In principle, it is too good to be true. An aero of the first series, less than 80.000 kilometers on the clock. Light interior, midnight blue paint. Midnight blue! My favorite color when it comes to Saab. The Saab
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Christmas is considered the quiet, quiet time in Bavaria. At the turn of the year, Corona still seems far away, and I use my free time to think about my 9-5 project. The Saab is safe in Talheim, I'm planning for that
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In my search for my new 9-5, I notice how the prices for the Aero versions are increasing. Powerful cars with as little electronics as possible are in demand. The counter-trend towards electric cars and mobile smartphones. For me it doesn't have to be an aero
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