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Description
This car was registered for traffic in Sweden on April 23, 2008. The current owner acquired the car in November 2018 through his company. He is a motor enthusiast with several cars and motorcycles in his garage. The Saab has been a cherished enthusiast car that has been well invested in. During his ownership, regular service and maintenance have been carried out. A couple of years ago, the engine was replaced with a brand-new one. The car has a total mileage of 228,890 kilometers, but the engine has only about 25,000 kilometers. Along with the engine replacement, it also received new timing chains, gears, valve lifters, as well as all rubber hoses and seals. The water pump, oil pump, clutch, and flywheel were also replaced in 2021. In 2023, the discs and brake pads, as well as the transfer gearbox, were replaced. Receipts are available for all of this. Various documents and a number of receipts dating back to 2011, as well as inspection reports, come with the car. It includes a tow hitch, original rubber mats, and a luggage mat. Original manuals and two sets of keys are also included. There are also studded winter tires and original roof racks. This is a very lavish example of the allready uncommon Turbo-X 9-3 Kombi with a manual gearbox.
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Technical data
Year
2008/2008
Registration date
2008-04-23
Mileage
228894 km
Kw / hp
206 / 280
Fuel Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual
Interior finish
Leather upholstery and textile carpets
Colour
Black
Condition
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Mechanical condition
Starts and runs quickly and smoothly in engine and drivetrain. During test driving at a calm pace on country roads in the archipelago, steering, clutch operation, gear shifting, and brakes etc. were experienced to be functioning well. Not checked on a lift, but from what could be seen, it looked good, no comments from the Vehicle Inspection.
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Interior condition
Interior shows normal wear and tear for age and mileage. Nice seats with good bounce, good door panels, panels, headliner, and carpets. Cargo cover somewhat worn. Steering wheel, controls, buttons, and instruments in good condition. Functional radio, GPS, phone function with handsfree, and air conditioning that cools.
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Exterior condition
Overall, the exterior is in normal wear and tear for its age and mileage. Shiny paintwork. There are parts such as a fender and rearview mirrors that have been repainted. Glass, plastic, rubber, emblems, and lighting details are in good condition. The turbo emblem on the trunk is missing a few letters. Nice original wheels with good Goodyear tires. Engine and trunk spaces are in good condition.
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General condition
A Saab, in a powerful special edition, with a classic color and interior combination and nearly 20 years on the road, speaks to a classic and enthusiast car in the making. A display that greets the driver with 'Welcome aboard, checking...' and 'Ready for takeoff' adds a special feeling. Since the Turbo X was produced in a limited edition and relatively few as a manual SportCombi, this is a unique opportunity.
MOT (tech. insp.)
Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 2024-08-11
Ursprungsbesiktning: 2008-04-16 (EEG)
Datum i trafik första gången: 2008-04-23
Senast godkända besiktning: 2024-03-12
Besiktigad tom: 2025-05-31
Årsskatt: 3704 Kr
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 4
Ursprungsbesiktning: 2008-04-16 (EEG)
Datum i trafik första gången: 2008-04-23
Senast godkända besiktning: 2024-03-12
Besiktigad tom: 2025-05-31
Årsskatt: 3704 Kr
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 4
Facts about the model
The Saab 9-3 TurboX is a special anniversary model that was sold as the 2008 model year (Saab Turbo 30 years). It was planned to be produced in a limited edition of 2,000 cars, but reportedly 2,081 were made. It was available in the 9-3 model in both SportSedan and SportCombi configurations, with both automatic and manual transmissions. It featured automatic level control and a special black metallic paint. The new price was 409,900 SEK. Reportedly, only about 125 SportCombi models with a six-speed manual gearbox were made.
When it was launched in 2008, it was the sharpest model Saab had ever produced. Under the hood was the acclaimed 2.8-liter V6 engine. When that engine was introduced in 2006, it was named Engine of the Year. It was a GM project, initially found in Buick and Cadillac, where it was called the LP1. But when Swedish engineers, who had years of successful turbo development and manufacturing experience, contributed to its further development, the engine was re-designated LP9. It was manufactured by Holden in Australia, but the turbo unit came from Saab in Sweden. The engine was considered very potent and reliable, producing 250 hp at 5,500 rpm. For the 2008-09 model years, an additional 30 hp was added in the top versions of the 9-3 model with the LP9 engine. With an impressive torque of 400 Nm and the new XWD system (Haldex) with an electronically controlled limited-slip differential (eLSD), the TurboX had excellent road grip. Unlike the more common Aero model, the TurboX also had a stiffer sport chassis, lowered by 15 mm, more powerful performance brakes with 345 mm discs in the front and 292 mm in the rear, and fun details like the tachometer needle being orange (as in the first Saab turbo model launched in 1978, which was white in the regular Aero model). The instrument panel also informs the driver when the ignition is turned on with 'Welcome aboard' and later 'Ready for takeoff.' The TurboX also came equipped with automatic level control.
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h takes 5.7 seconds, and the top speed is set at 250 km/h.
A quote from a test drive by Vi Bilägare in 2008: 'We get to test evasive maneuvers - such as swerving around an obstacle - as well as slalom driving, hairpin turns, and high-speed bends. The TurboX sticks to the track like a true race car. The four-wheel drive makes the car astonishingly stable.' A united group of automotive journalists gave the car top marks, with many claiming that the model was the ultimate road and driving machine from Saab.
When it was launched in 2008, it was the sharpest model Saab had ever produced. Under the hood was the acclaimed 2.8-liter V6 engine. When that engine was introduced in 2006, it was named Engine of the Year. It was a GM project, initially found in Buick and Cadillac, where it was called the LP1. But when Swedish engineers, who had years of successful turbo development and manufacturing experience, contributed to its further development, the engine was re-designated LP9. It was manufactured by Holden in Australia, but the turbo unit came from Saab in Sweden. The engine was considered very potent and reliable, producing 250 hp at 5,500 rpm. For the 2008-09 model years, an additional 30 hp was added in the top versions of the 9-3 model with the LP9 engine. With an impressive torque of 400 Nm and the new XWD system (Haldex) with an electronically controlled limited-slip differential (eLSD), the TurboX had excellent road grip. Unlike the more common Aero model, the TurboX also had a stiffer sport chassis, lowered by 15 mm, more powerful performance brakes with 345 mm discs in the front and 292 mm in the rear, and fun details like the tachometer needle being orange (as in the first Saab turbo model launched in 1978, which was white in the regular Aero model). The instrument panel also informs the driver when the ignition is turned on with 'Welcome aboard' and later 'Ready for takeoff.' The TurboX also came equipped with automatic level control.
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h takes 5.7 seconds, and the top speed is set at 250 km/h.
A quote from a test drive by Vi Bilägare in 2008: 'We get to test evasive maneuvers - such as swerving around an obstacle - as well as slalom driving, hairpin turns, and high-speed bends. The TurboX sticks to the track like a true race car. The four-wheel drive makes the car astonishingly stable.' A united group of automotive journalists gave the car top marks, with many claiming that the model was the ultimate road and driving machine from Saab.
Location and viewing Information
Location: Värmdö/Stockholm
For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:
Tore Thallaug
+46 705 90 23 65
tore@bilwebauctions.se
For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:
Tore Thallaug
+46 705 90 23 65
tore@bilwebauctions.se
Pick up
Collection must take place before: 2024-10-24.
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
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