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1991 Saab 900 S Turbo Convertible 2-door 2.0l on 2040-cars

Year:1991 Mileage:63284 Color: Black /
 Tan
Location:

Grosse Pointe, Michigan, United States

Grosse Pointe, Michigan, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Engine:2.0L 1985CC l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: YS3AL76LXM7015715
Year: 1991
Exterior Color: Black
Make: Saab
Interior Color: Tan
Model: 900
Number of Cylinders: 4
Trim: S Turbo Convertible 2-Door
Drive Type: FWD
Mileage: 63,284

This car is a true survivor car and in very good, all original condition.  The body has just one small area of surface rust above the front left wheel well (pictured), the convertible top has one small tear due to the hinge while the top was being put up/down (also pictured) but it's a surface tear and does not leak into the vehicle and those are the only flaws I see.  The interior is original and pretty flawless.  No cracks or tears anywhere.  Structurally, this car is very solid and in fantastic shape for it's age.  It will also come with all the original manuals in the original Saab pouch and the fog light covers will also be included.

My history with this car: I purchased it about five years ago from the second owner, then I proceeded to drive it as often as I could.  The only real thing I did was replace the muffler, added the sheepskin seat covers and I put in a brand new battery about a week ago.  It was in near perfect working order when I got it but with how often I was driving it, it soon started to show it's age.  I am not a mechanic, nor do I attempt to be, so the little things that started going wrong piled up which is now the reason I am letting it go to someone that wants to restore it to the gem that it can be.  Following is a list of the mechanical issues that I know of:

-The muffler and tailpipe were replaced about two years ago, about a year later the pipe just in front of the muffler got a hole so it's loud
-the top/middle brake light works but the two bottom ones do not
-power steering does not work
-brakes need work
-odd sound in a front wheel
-tires need to be replaced
-radio works but the cassette player does not
-heated seats don't work
-a good, solid tune up would help, too
-it came to me with a brand new car cover but since I always kept it in a garage I rarely used it.  I unfolded it recently only to find that a mouse  seems to have chewed a few small holes in it.  It can still be used to keep dust off but not for outdoor use.

Again, this is an amazing, solid, car that can be made amazing again with a little effort.  I had wanted one of these for a long time so when this popped up for sale, right near my house I jumped at the chance, now I'm letting it go to someone else that has the same fondness for these cool cars, so I can move onto another classic.  

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Fri, Apr 7 2017

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Saab didn't want this electric, 99-like delivery van from the 1970s

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National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) purchased the remains of Saab in 2012 to turn it into an electric-only brand. While its vast heritage is turbocharged and rooted in racing, Saab didn't shy away from dabbling in battery-powered drivetrains, and there's an experimental mail delivery van in its official museum to prove it. The name Saab in the last paragraph should be followed by an asterisk. The prototype kind of looks like a 99 when viewed from the front, and it wears the soccer ball-style alloy wheels seen on several of the brand's models during the 1970s, but the museum's curator told Autoblog it was built in Linkoping, Sweden, by the company's defense and plane-making division. It's certainly a Saab, but not quite the kind you're likely thinking of. Engineers began the project in the early 1970s, at about the same time archrival Volvo launched its own experiments in the field of electrification. The idea was to create an electric, short-range distribution van that could be used by Sweden's postal service, for example. Two prototypes were built in 1975 and 1976, including the example in the museum, and each had a low-speed driving range of about 40 miles. Additional technical specifications are lost to history, partly because Saab's car-building division in Trollhattan -- the folks that developed the 99 and the 900, among others -- didn't like the van at all and wanted nothing to do with it. Saab electric van prototype View 2 Photos We peeked inside and under it and spotted a bulky, lead-acid battery pack integrated into a tray that could be pulled out from the back after flipping up the panel onto which part of the rear bumper was mounted. This layout was relatively common in early electric prototypes, like the Bus that Volkswagen developed in 1972 and tested in select German cities. Recharging the battery pack took hours, so swapping it out was considered the more practical alternative. Period documents and images confirm the electronics were mounted under the hood. Saab made two electric prototypes, including one it fitted with front-end parts like headlights (complete with wipers), turn signals, and a plastic grille from a 99. The second wore round headlights, bullet-shaped turn signals, and looked more like something you'd see in an episode of "Scooby Doo" than what you'd find in a Saab showroom. The van's resemblance to the 99 was purely artificial; it was its own thing, on its own chassis.

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Tue, 11 Jun 2013

US District Judge Gershwin Drain has dismissed a $3-billion lawsuit Spyker filed against General Motors. In the suit, Spyker accused GM of attempting to bankrupt Saab after the US automaker had already sold the company to Spyker. GM in effect blocked the sale of Saab to China's Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile Company by prohibiting the transfer of some of its intellectual property. But the court found that GM had a "contractual right" to approve or disapprove any change of ownership. Furthermore, Reuters reports Judge Drain said the contract between GM and Spyker "is clear, unambiguous and absolute" on the matter.
GM, meanwhile, says it is pleased with the ruling. Spyker CEO Victor Muller has not said whether or not his company will appeal the ruling. The Dutch automaker is expected to make a final decision once the court issues its written order on the case.
You can read the official Spyker press release about the court ruling below for more information.