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Saab 900 T16 Cabriolet OG — 1994

The last model year of the Old Generation convertible. Imported from the US with an extra detailed histor, from manufacturing, export, and re-import. Relatively low mileage in miles, corresponding to approximately 103 700 km.

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"Beautiful and genuine radiance from one of the brand's now finest classics. Modestly used in the USA and carefully taken care of after the import to Sweden."

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Peter Sundfeldt
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"Beautiful and genuine radiance from one of the brand's now finest classics. Modestly used in the USA and carefully taken care of after the import to Sweden."

Description

Attached is a complete history starting from the so-called Station Zero, the station where the empty body arrives and the car begins to be built. The car was produced in Uusikaupunki, Finland in January 1993, shipped to the USA in March the same year, and delivered by Village Saab in Acton, Massachusetts almost a full year later, in February 1994, to its first owner in Westwood, Massachusetts. Exact times and dates are presented in clickable PDF documents below and also under "Owner's Comments". The car was registered in Sweden in August 2021, and the current owner is an active Saab enthusiast with a strong commitment to the Swedish Saab Club. After the import, the car has received a lot of care and attention to restore as much as possible to like-new condition.

Technical data

  • Year
    1994/1994 
  • Registration date
    2021-08-28 
  • Mileage
    64 438 miles 
  • Kw / hp
    118 / 160 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Manual 
  • Interior finish
    Leather 
  • Colour
    Ruby Red 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    Composed and solid driving feel, the T16 engine feels right, and it sounds nice through the stainless original accessory system with the muffler commonly referred to as a "shotgun" among [enthusiasts]. The power is stated as 160, but it is equipped with a standard original red box which provides a standard 185 horsepower. The gearbox and linkage are in good health with just the right amount of resistance. The chassis feels tight, and the inherent natural movement of the convertible body is minimal.

  • Interior condition:

    Newly upholstered seats in wonderfully soft leather by a well-reputed car upholsterer in Trollhättan, those who now sew interiors from the original spare parts inventory, adding an extra sense of newness on board. Nice dashboard with handsome and undamaged wood inserts. The owner has also installed a Blaupunkt Bremen, a DAB radio with a time-typical exterior and a modern interior; Bluetooth, USB input, and SD card reader. Good door sides and mats, the insert mats have acquired a slightly yellower hue than the bottom mat.

  • Exterior condition:

    Repainted after import and simultaneously graced with a new soft top. The color Ruby Red is a sought-after shade, and together with the new leather upholstery and the sleek, wider Aero 16-inch rims with polished edges, the exterior impression is especially enhanced.

  • General condition:

    An exceptionally fine and pleasant representative of the model in a beautiful and sought-after color combination. A particularly detailed and specific history is a major plus for brand enthusiasts.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Avst 2023-10-08
Ursprungsbesiktning: 2021-08-25 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 2021-08-28 (940322)
Senast godkända besiktning: 2022-09-09
Besiktigad tom: 2023-11-30
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Ja
Antal ägare: 1

Owner's comment

It was built according to the records in Finland on a Tuesday, 1993-01-12. The body number of the car was 622842. There is usually a plate with the body number which is the body's identity before it is given a chassis number in connection with the start of construction at the so-called Station Zero. The plate is often found in the trunk but can be hidden under some plastic cover.

Nystad produced the Saab 900 Convertible for the USA/Canada as a 1994 model year alongside the 1993 model year for the rest of the world, as in the USA, they wanted the 1994 model year early on the last 900 OG convertibles. For the rest of the world, the pre-series of the 1994 model year for the 900 Convertible started only in July 1993. The last convertible of the 1993 model year was produced in Nystad in August 1993. The last 900 OG Convertible of the 1994 model year was produced in Nystad in September 1993.

The car's first owner was a private individual in Westwood, Massachusetts, and it was delivered by Village Saab in Acton, Massachusetts. (See more information in one of the attached files).

Looking at the timeline, it seems that roughly the following happened at the beginning of the car's life:

1993-01-12 Station Zero (the car begins production)

1993-01-12 Approved car

1993-03-10 Delivery from factory (likely boat departure to the USA)

1993-03-10 Invoiced to Saab USA

1993-04-05 Delivery to? (could be arrival at port in the USA)

1993-12-09 Delivery to dealer

1994-02-22 Delivery to customer

1994-02-28 The retail date is when the car was reported as sold by the dealer.

The first owner probably now lives in Florida (according to Google), and the car may have gone there since it looks like it was sold at auction in 2017 with Florida registration when it had an odometer reading of 59,136 miles. What happened to the car between the auction and its import to Sweden in 2021, there is no information.

Links to pictures and some information from when it was sold at auction:

https://en.bidhistory.org/saab/900/1994/9fa2de5d97ac1489-saab-900-900-ys3al75l6r7000041/
https://poctra.com/1994-SAAB-900/id-Ai6hU13pdipUHZCw/TIFTON-GA

Facts about the model

The last model year of a rare successful convertible venture from the car factory in Trollhättan. The factory, besides being pioneers in the use of turbo technology in passenger cars, also inadvertently added a subtly stylish flair to the brand with its convertible in the large North American market, initially unaware of the target group's awareness.

Location and viewing Information

Location: Nossebro

For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:

Peter Sundfeldt
+46 0705-38 80 22
peter@bilwebauctions.se

Pick up

Collection must take place before: 2024-04-25.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

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