Saab 9000 - impetuous purchase from pump number 3
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Always regretted selling my Saab 9000 Anniversary.
Whilst fuelling my work van today, a 9000 CSE Anniversary swept alongside to pump number 3 - silver, black leather, wooden steering wheel, sounded right.
Wandered over, admired, opened conversation, offered to purchase and rather to my surprise the owner accepted. We swapped numbers on the fuel station forecourt.
Popped over this evening. Verified the outstanding service history (local respected Saab specialist) and shook hand at asking price.
An engineer, during his 15 years of ownership he'd rather spoilt the 9000 with mechanical attention, including recent transmission oil change.
Invoices since 2018 total £6,500 (!).
The seats require cosmetic attention to bring back black, a wing has caught rust and a few obsessive details will be restored.
Should be a decent daily driver, bring back memories and deliver a certain delicious Saabishness to each journey.
Rather touched by retro noises - aerial shooting up, clock ticking and cassette turning.
24 years old, 175,000 miles, 3 inches of paperwork, drives immaculately as new.
A few photos after collection - requires a clean.
Whilst fuelling my work van today, a 9000 CSE Anniversary swept alongside to pump number 3 - silver, black leather, wooden steering wheel, sounded right.
Wandered over, admired, opened conversation, offered to purchase and rather to my surprise the owner accepted. We swapped numbers on the fuel station forecourt.
Popped over this evening. Verified the outstanding service history (local respected Saab specialist) and shook hand at asking price.
An engineer, during his 15 years of ownership he'd rather spoilt the 9000 with mechanical attention, including recent transmission oil change.
Invoices since 2018 total £6,500 (!).
The seats require cosmetic attention to bring back black, a wing has caught rust and a few obsessive details will be restored.
Should be a decent daily driver, bring back memories and deliver a certain delicious Saabishness to each journey.
Rather touched by retro noises - aerial shooting up, clock ticking and cassette turning.
24 years old, 175,000 miles, 3 inches of paperwork, drives immaculately as new.
A few photos after collection - requires a clean.
My father had one as a company car, when he retired he bought one as he was impressed with the car, and then changed it to a 95 griffin.. yup the asymetrically turbocharged v6... unique engine - never been one since or before. saab uniqueness,
still the 9000 was more of a saab than the 95
still the 9000 was more of a saab than the 95
My old man still says best car he had.
His was a griffin high pressure turbo. It had a longer boot than yours so I’m guessing they did a saloon and hatchback?
I also recall his having a digital computer at the place you have a clock ?
Long time ago so I may be talking nonsense.
I just remember it being built like a tank and quicker than I expected
His was a griffin high pressure turbo. It had a longer boot than yours so I’m guessing they did a saloon and hatchback?
I also recall his having a digital computer at the place you have a clock ?
Long time ago so I may be talking nonsense.
I just remember it being built like a tank and quicker than I expected
Always had a soft spot for these. My Dad had one when I was about 15 and it just felt like a proper premium car. Remember his used to be maintained by a Saab specialist in Slough (BPV?) who also looked after several others well into their 3rd or 4th trip round the odometer! Just felt bulletproof... until the Timing Chain tensioner failed 
Would still love to have one though!
Would still love to have one though!
Ilovejapcrap said:
My old man still says best car he had.
His was a griffin high pressure turbo. It had a longer boot than yours so I’m guessing they did a saloon and hatchback?
I also recall his having a digital computer at the place you have a clock ?
Long time ago so I may be talking nonsense.
No not nonsense , the saloon was the CD or sometimes 9000 CD and the digital computer was an option on lower spec cars but probablyHis was a griffin high pressure turbo. It had a longer boot than yours so I’m guessing they did a saloon and hatchback?
I also recall his having a digital computer at the place you have a clock ?
Long time ago so I may be talking nonsense.
standard on the top of range Griffin .
Thank you for the replies.
It was fun to head off for van diesel and return owning both diesel and an unexpected Saab.
Then again, I once went kayaking on the Norfolk Broads, spotted my dream 1950s wooden yacht, paddled alongside and offered to purchase her. Nine months later she was mine, story here
It's the 2.0 petrol LPT (low pressure turbo) 9000 CSE Anniversary, 150 bhp.
In short, it's the run-out model, the last 9000s made, celebrating 50 years of Saab 1947-1997 (hence side badges), they cleared the parts warehouse - including Aero mirrors, two-tone Scottish leather heated seats with airplane embossed on back, wooden steering wheel, subtle body kit.
My old one was a 2.3 HPT and I deeply wanted another. However, the market appears divided between
Aero mint (serious money)
Modified/bodged/neglected/project
Non-Aero and Non-Anniversary (not of interest as I like the toys, leather, extras)
Anniversary editions (owners tend to keep)
So, given the immense care and investment given by the previous owner of mine, along with decent colour/leather combination, helped by him being a very nice man indeed, I've sacrificed 0.3 litres and an ooooomphier turbo to own my "wish I never sold it" retro ride.
Ilovejapcrap - your old man's comment is common faith, there was a solid Swedish combination of quality materials, comfort, independent design, handling and raw power that just worked on so many levels.
Yes, there was a saloon and hatchback - mine is the hatchback, 4.8m length, offering an immense loadspace and practical access, seats fold down as well.
Yes, there was a digital computer that replaced the clock on mine.
Driving this morning, there's a refined almost silent motion, yet kick-down is instant and then the dials keeping powerfully spinning up turbine style whilst retaining superb handling.
Saab rightly made most of their Aviation side, from advertising ( television advert here), to the dashboard design and literature.
First job today, the rear parcel shelf was frightfully faded. Application of £5 rattle can and it's getting there.
Statistics -
Days owned - 1
Cost so far - £1205
Miles - 60
It was fun to head off for van diesel and return owning both diesel and an unexpected Saab.
Then again, I once went kayaking on the Norfolk Broads, spotted my dream 1950s wooden yacht, paddled alongside and offered to purchase her. Nine months later she was mine, story here
It's the 2.0 petrol LPT (low pressure turbo) 9000 CSE Anniversary, 150 bhp.
In short, it's the run-out model, the last 9000s made, celebrating 50 years of Saab 1947-1997 (hence side badges), they cleared the parts warehouse - including Aero mirrors, two-tone Scottish leather heated seats with airplane embossed on back, wooden steering wheel, subtle body kit.
My old one was a 2.3 HPT and I deeply wanted another. However, the market appears divided between
Aero mint (serious money)
Modified/bodged/neglected/project
Non-Aero and Non-Anniversary (not of interest as I like the toys, leather, extras)
Anniversary editions (owners tend to keep)
So, given the immense care and investment given by the previous owner of mine, along with decent colour/leather combination, helped by him being a very nice man indeed, I've sacrificed 0.3 litres and an ooooomphier turbo to own my "wish I never sold it" retro ride.
Ilovejapcrap - your old man's comment is common faith, there was a solid Swedish combination of quality materials, comfort, independent design, handling and raw power that just worked on so many levels.
Yes, there was a saloon and hatchback - mine is the hatchback, 4.8m length, offering an immense loadspace and practical access, seats fold down as well.
Yes, there was a digital computer that replaced the clock on mine.
Driving this morning, there's a refined almost silent motion, yet kick-down is instant and then the dials keeping powerfully spinning up turbine style whilst retaining superb handling.
Saab rightly made most of their Aviation side, from advertising ( television advert here), to the dashboard design and literature.
First job today, the rear parcel shelf was frightfully faded. Application of £5 rattle can and it's getting there.
Statistics -
Days owned - 1
Cost so far - £1205
Miles - 60
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