Registration - G223 AJO Chassis No. - YS3AC75D5L7017297 M.O.T. - May 2021 Odometer - 97,300 Relatively few post-war motor manufacturers have offered four-seat convertibles, making the Saab a prime choice among those seeking wind-in-the hair motoring for more than a single passenger. This 1990 example matches red paintwork to grey interior trim and a black hood. The vendor informs us that it ‘runs well and reliably and that everything seems to work okay’, though volunteers that the hood has a few minor holes on the left flank. He presently grades the five-speed manual gearbox, two-door bodywork and paintwork as ‘good’, and the 16-valve turbocharged 2.0-litre engine and upholstery as ‘average’. This very presentable rag top is now offered for sale complete with such creature comforts as electrically-operated hood and windows, power steering, Alpine stereo system and a large collection of invoices, plus an MOT which expired May 2021. Saab’s 900 series of cars ran through two generations, the first of which was manufactured from 1978 to 1993. It was based on the Saab 99 chassis, though featured a longer nose to satisfy the federal crash regulations of the time. The model was produced in two and four-door saloon, three and five-door hatchback and convertible configurations, and with carburetted, fuel injected and turbocharged powerplants. The convertible option made its debut at the 1983 Frankfurt Salon, but while it caused great interest there was a hiatus of three years before production commenced at Valmet Automotive in Finland. Most examples were turbocharged, though for some markets a 2.1-litre normally-aspirated powerplant was employed. The model line was supplanted by the 9-3 in 1998. In summary: • A tidy-looking example currently displaying 97,300 miles from new • Comes complete with a pile of invoices and an MOT into May • The specification includes a period Alpine stereo
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