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Description
SAAB built ten pre production-ready cars in a special department internally known as Pre-production shop "Frickeboa"
Ten pre-production MY10 9-5s were assembled, all in Linear trim. Five with a Turbo4 petrol engine, one TTiD4 XWD manual, one TTiD4 XWD automatic, one TiD4 automatic, one Turbob FWD and one Turvo6 XWD. Worth noting is that the TTiD4/XWD/automatic and Turbo6 FWD combinations never made it to the price list.
The car was registered under the registration number NRW140 during its test period, when it was driven on public roads. It was previously registered to Saab Automobile AB under a special test vehicle exemption.
This is a procedure only available to manufacturers and comes with the condition that the vehicle is decommissioned after its test period. As a result, it is blocked from any future registration with the Swedish Transport Agency.
At this stage, the car would either need to be registered in another EU country—as has been done with similar examples—or retained within a private collection as it stands
Prior to Saab’s bankruptcy, the car was sold to a local driver training centre specialising in skid control. The car was fitted with an additional pedal and technical equipment intended to simulate skidding on wet or icy surfaces. However, a major technical oversight was made: the car was equipped with XWD all-wheel drive, meaning it was unsuitable for this type of training and was therefore never used for its intended purpose.
The car was later sold to a local workshop that also dealt in parts from the Saab bankruptcy. The current owner purchased the car approximately 5–6 years ago, and it has been kept in storage ever since.
No. 5 is equipped with a 195 hp diesel engine, automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive. Only one car was built with this specification. All ten cars were hand-built.
Based on the information we have obtained, there may be as few as five of these ten cars still remaining.
Technical data
Condition
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Mechanical condition
I have now driven the car after the snowy winter. It runs well, with the engine performing smoothly, the gearbox shifting as it should, and the brakes working properly.
As the car has been stored in a garage for many years, it would benefit from a new battery along with a general inspection and service. Some warning messages are present, mainly due to a low main battery and a weak battery in the remote key fob.
The alloy wheels are in good condition with only minor marks and are fitted with older, but usable tyres.
The rear LED light strip on the boot lid has deteriorated and is only partially functioning. -
Interior condition
Interior is complete and in good overall condition. The seats are presentable throughout, with a small repair on the driver’s seat and light marks on the rear seats. A reconditioning and valet would further enhance the interior.Door cards, carpets, and headlining are all in nice condition.
The dashboard is undamaged, and all instrumentation works correctly, with no pixelated displays. Electric windows and mirrors function as they should, as does the radio and information display. The seats are electrically height-adjustable and heated, both functions working properly; all other seat adjustments are manual. The air conditioning has not been tested.
The round central sensor for the remote in the dashboard shows some scuffing (see pictures).
The boot area is clean and tidy. Images also show the additional brake pedal fitted in the passenger footwell. According to the owner, this can easily be removed and is unrelated to any registration issues, as the car has never been inspected or MOT-tested since it was deregistered. -
Exterior condition
Bodywork is straight with no dents or accident damage. There are two small rust blisters around the upper front windscreen frame—likely from a stone chip—as well as a few minor blisters around the rear window (see pictures).
The paintwork is generally clean, with a few light stone chips, and would benefit from a polish to further enhance its finish. The rear bumper shows some marks and scratches.
The underbody is solid with no signs of structural damage. There is some light surface rust in areas, mainly around the fuel tank bracket. The underside of the rear bumper has a few cut-outs, likely related to a previously fitted auxiliary brake system. -
General condition
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire the first Saab 9-5 XWD Automatic ever built. Already a future classic, it represents an exceptionally rare piece of Saab history.
Location and viewing Information
For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:
Shaun Major
+46 709-72 40 07
shaun@bilwebauctions.se
Pick up
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
Auction information
General information about the condition of the vehicles .
- At this auction, many vehicles have been included in car collections and have been stored (mothballed) for a long time. For this reason, they are described from a collector's perspective and may need technical reviews and maintenance service - oil, battery replacement, new tires, brake review, etc. - before they can be used. .
- During the auction days information about a vehicle may be updated up to the day before the auction ends. When you bid at the end of the auction period - and also if you have made an earlier bid - we therefore ask you to read the descriptions carefully, in case something has been changed due to new information.
Important to know before placing your bids!
- Once you have called in an item and the reservation price is reached we want you to deposit the entire purchase amount into our client funds account before retrieval can take place.
- When you need to retrieve a called in object we want you to examine it carefully. If you consider that the item does not match our description you do not need to complete the purchase. In this case the deposited purchase sum and the entry fee are refunded.
- If you do not examine the item on the spot the call charge will be debited, but you do not have to complete the deal.
- If you make the entire purchase exclusively at a distance you have 14 days to cancel, but must return the item at your own expense.
- Your shipping costs and other costs are not reimbursed when the right of withdrawal is exercised. Swedish court applies.
- For items that have not been collected within 14 days storage costs may be charged.