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1989 SAAB 900 TURBO 16 S CONVERTIBLE RARE AUTOMATIC (AERO KITTED) Scarabe Green - Dover Grey Leather Unrepeatable 46000 Miles Complete Service History Complete MOT History Incredible Investment Saab 100+ HD Images Available F920 CJW First registered 17.04.1989 by Saab Piccadilly in London to a Colonel Gilhead residing in Brighton trading in his Volvo. The original order form detailing its PDI is present alongside the bill of sale from the dealer. His tenure of ownership lasted 13 years until 2002 and since then its had 5 other owners in the last 17 years, 6 in total, so showing 5 previous on the V5. The most recent keeper has owned it since 2012. The car was originally White. In 2010 a Mr Preston of Malton N. Yorks decided to have the colour changed to Scarabe Green. This was done to an extremely high standard by Classic 900 ltd based in Hull at a cost of nearly £5000, however today this would be an 8-10k job. The whole vehicle was stripped, glass and seals out, doors bonnet and boot removed, all properly refinished into the shuts. The engine bay was also done. The mileage at this stage was around 42k, so just under 5000 miles ago, as such it presents virtual as new. The completeness of the paperwork is remarkable. The large leather and suede owner’s folder contains all supplied handbooks. This inclusive of every piece of literature it came with as new. The MOT history goes right back to 1994 with receipts going back to the early 90s also. Specification * Fully electric roof * Full electric pack (4 windows & mirrors) * Heated front seats * Cruise control * Soft leather dash inlays * Hard plastic fitted tonneau cover with leather storage bag * Variety of headlight protectors * Fitted branded carpet mats * Electric aeriel Chassis no : YS3AD76L8K7019787 Engine Number : B2022L13AK072650 History File This is as perfect an unrestored classic 900 that money could buy, the many images tell just that. As far as I am aware there are no matters outstanding and I have driven it at length. The service book has 14 stamps, this being just the tip of the iceberg with reams of paperwork detailing lots of care through the years. All service stamps and MOT history is listed below. The individual stamps are pictured in the gallery with supporting receipt for all of the services. Service Stamps - 17.04.89 PDI Colmore Saab - 24.04.89 Colmore Saab 569 miles - 16.10.89 Colmore Saab 6179 miles - 21.05.90 Colmore Saab 9545 miles - 28.04.92 Ballamys Saab 13687 miles - 08.09.95 Ballamys Saab 21379 miles - 30.07.01 Denes Motors 26003 miles - 04.07.05 Classic 900 32560 miles - 03.07.06 Classic 900 35702 miles - 16.07.07 Classic 900 37696 miles - 07.07.08 Classic 900 39371 miles - 27.07.09 Classic 900 40506 miles - 26.04.10 Classic 900 42069 miles The car has bene owned by an elderly Saab enthusiast from Edinburgh since 2012, he was a dedicated Saab man and member of the owners club and took the car to Summer shows. He has had it maintained by a Saab specialist in Edinburgh. MOT History 1994 19879 miles 1995 21066 miles 1996 22589 miles 1997 22589 miles 1998 23553 miles 1999 24613 miles 2000 25311 miles 2001 25754 miles 2002 25981 miles 2003 26533 miles 2004 27177 miles 2005 29018 miles 2006 32559 miles 2007 35202 miles 2008 39379 miles 2009 40561 miles 2010 42069 miles 2011 42467 miles 2012 43627 miles 2013 44220 miles 2014 44843 miles 2015 45226 miles 2016 45641 miles 2017 46141 miles 2018 46483 miles 2019 46771 miles The Saab 900 Cult The classic world is at last waking up to the classic Saab, like all the real Saab's its as timeless now as it was then, and they were the real deal. Classic cars come and go but the appeal of some remains constant and none more so than the 900 - the last real Saab say some of the marque's cognoscenti. Think of it as a time-warped Sixties swinger but with MTV street cred and a style and look that was as unique as Citroen's. All of which is why the last Saab 900 - manufactured until 1993 - became an instant classic upon its demise, and remains a sought after though little remembered classic as yet, though time has a habit of changing things. A proper 900 Turbo has a life of its own, only a Saab enthusiast would understand, some may hate it or at best not get it. For me its a piece of automotive history representing the best of the 90s and perhaps outwith that something better inside us all, from a Golden age where every manufacturers models had a high degree of personality and individuality that was instantly recognizable. Driving it today it draws supreme admiration, thumbs up, lights flashing, pictures and videos being taken and social media posting, its not like a new Porsche where you are sneered at, lip reading obscenities along the way, guaranteed to get let out every junction with a smile and a wave. Owning a late model Saab 900 is an easy way to being different and this modern classic is one that anyone would be deeply proud to be the next custodian, its ready to be used and enjoyed and stored with sympathy, and would be the envy of any Saab show it entered. With values of young timer Fords Vauxhalls Mercs and Bmws rising, this is a bit different and is a model that has a proper depth to the build quality and engineering, one of the coolest cult cars ever made. Body As unmarked as it is remarkable. The paint retains a deep glossy shine and is in superb condition all around and looking to be factory original. On close inspection there are no negatives to be found with barely any blemishes at all anywhere, and no rust in. All of the panels are nice and straight, lining up as they should, with all lenses remaining free from any cracks or moisture. Presents like a 5 yr old car with a true depth to paint, currently detailed to a very high standard with all the lines angles and quirks of the 900 surely looking their best in Scarabe. Cabin The interior of the 900 is awash with period leather, emitting an unforgettable aroma that takes you back in time. The chairs remain in excellent condition with just a hint of patina, and supportive in a way seats will never be again. The rear seats look unused and the headlining is excellent. The A1 condition continues to the door cards, along the bottoms of the doors, the door shuts and A and B posts, along the dashboard, and all the rubbers none of which shows signs of age or damage. The centre console is the same, with no wear to any buttons or knobs. The carpets throughout remain clean and tidy and unspoiled. The dashboard has soft touch leather inlays which is a rare optional extra I have not come across before. The mohair hood folds electrically in a matter of seconds and folds back up with equal pace. Its in first class condition with a proper rear glass screen that is heated. Engine The engine bay presents remarkably well and is consistent with a car having been extremely well cared for. Unsurprisingly the auto transmission shifts through the gears with ease and there are no shortcomings with anything, its an utter joy. The underside is dry and well protected, the car has never had any welding. The automatic gearbox is in harmony with the appeal of this car, its a lazy relaxing drive with turbo punch when required for overtaking. Alloys/Tyres Clean Aero alloys, arguably the best alloy ever put on a Saab. Matching tyres Goodyear Eagles on the front, Continentals on the rear, thick with tread. Saab Innovation Things like the world's first side impact bars, the first pollen and pollution filter for the cabin air system, and windscreen pillars made of 2.5mm rolled steel, were all unique Saab traits. Lift up the carpet and you will find box section steel beams like no other car, reinforcing the floor. The 900 was so far ahead in safety terms at its 1979 launch that it stayed safe until its discontinuation in 1993 after nearly a million cars were made. Driving the Saab 900 is a world away from today's flat-screened greenhouses. You sit deep behind a unique curved windscreen with a dashboard that rolls away for acres. The windscreen is slot-like and your knees go under the fascia - not over it. It is more like sitting in a deep Victorian cast iron bath. The seats feel orthopaedic, and the boot space is massive, I could go on and on...and I will..... Remember you get what you pay for in life, the quality of this 900 will remain long after the price has been forgotten. Investment wise this is easily tipped as a model that will multiply in value in coming years, think about it.. Key Information * Mot June 2020 (no advisories) * UK delivery available * All p/x welcome * Leather book pack/all manuals/literature/2 keys * Original sales catalogue * Original price list * original service booklet * complete toolkit/jack etc * Excellent fuel consumption 95-99 ron * Stereo manual * Haynes workshop manual * Never been smoked in £12,999 |
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