Our project Saab was a neglected Saab 9000 that came to the blog in bad shape. However, the first-hand ownership, the Anniversary features and the 98er build year are very supportive. The Swedish youngtimer is supposed to mature into a classic. His story is told here.
The Saab 9000 has occupied me since the blog's first attempts at walking. In June 2011 there was a presentation, followed by detailed purchase advice. Doesn't that say everything that needed to be said? In principle not...
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The climate control of the 9000 was one of the most innovative solutions on the market at the time of its release. The Italians, with Lancia Thema, Alfa 164 and Fiat Croma, relied on partner Borletti for development. Saab, on the other hand...
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The days are getting hotter, the thermometer climbs to over 35 degrees. Midsummer in Germany, and the 9000 is doing really well. While considerably younger vehicles give up in the heat, the old Swedish lady seems unfazed....
Read more Cars of the 80's and 90's often suffer from electronic problems. With a brand from the Cologne area, the cable harnesses dissolve. At a Bavarian supplier, electronic defects are driving the driver insane. Saab...
Read more Birthday, 20 years, finally... On March 30th the time had come. The Saab 9000 Anna project and its midnight blue, still nameless relative turned 20. Together they rolled off the assembly line in Trollhättan on the same day, came...
Read more It is now autumn. The Anna project has a workshop appointment in Frankfurt. The air conditioning leaks, which was not so pleasant in summer temperatures. Now the shock absorbers are also being replaced, and when I picked them up I…
Read more If it were up to the mainstream, then you should no longer get involved with old cars. Digital mobility is just around the corner, electric cars, fully networked, are considered the future. What do you want with an analogue,…
Read more If there is one generally valid piece of advice when it comes to dealing with youngtimers and classics, it is this: never give up! Anna came to us as a nursing case in April 2013. Then stood for almost 2 years...
Read more last saturday The sun is shining, simply perfect weather in Upper Franconia. Ralf Muckelbauer and his family invited to the inauguration of their new car dealership in Bamberg. Around 10:30 a.m. I meet at the new Saab - Subaru location...
Read more Anyone who moves an old car should have a certain tolerance and willingness to repair minor defects themselves. A Saab youngtimer also has some surprises in store, especially if it is used in everyday life.
Read more November 1st, 2016 came as suddenly as December 24th every year... The only unfavorable thing is that the majority of my Saabs moved into winter quarters on exactly that date - and only one car left...
Read more If you ask me what I did this winter from Saab's point of view, then there is an answer. I drove Saab 9000. In a self-experiment with a Saab classic through the dark and cold ...
Read more The days are dark, cold and uncomfortable. Good if you can get in a preheated Saab. Even better if you do something good for the environment in addition to the comfort gain and at the same time spare the technology.
Read more What is actually happening with the Saab 9000? For years it was considered inconspicuous and, in the best case, was valued as a cheap fuel-efficient car. If you drove to a meeting with a 9000, then it was maximum…
Read more In the meantime, Anna has mutated into a daily companion. The start wasn't easy, but we became friends. Old cars have character – and peculiarities. There are mysterious places that Anna doesn't like, which she unmistakably…
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