SAAB 9-3 2,8 V6 Turbo X XWD SportSedan — 2008

This vehicle was first registered for traffic and obtained its first owner on May 30, 2008. There have been two owners over the years, with the current owner acquiring the car in May 2015. This car is number 1,121 out of 2,081 produced, and it is number 150 out of the 242 allocated to the Swedish market. The car is in its original condition and equipped with a spare wheel. There is no torque limitation on first gear; according to Saab, the transmission is rated for 400 hp, and the turbo can handle 600 hp. The engine is factory detuned from 350 to 280 hp. Electrically controlled DS steering of the Haldex coupling. The current owner has driven the car approximately 1,300 miles and always stored it in a garage, only driving it during the brighter half of the year. The car is newly serviced with oil changes and inspected and ready to drive. The car comes with instruction books, service history, two sets of keys, as well as a “build sheet” and other interesting literature.

• Mechanical condition

  The car starts easily and runs smoothly in both the engine and drivetrain. During the test drive, it was evident what a wonderful vehicle it is. All functions such as steering, clutch, shifting, brakes, and handling were experienced to be top-notch. While not checked on a lift, the visible components appeared to be in good condition, and the car has consistently received praise during inspections.

• Interior condition

  The interior is in fine original condition with leather seats showing mild signs of use. Door panels, carpets, and headliner are also in good condition. All electrical components appear to function well, and the air conditioning blows cold. Additional original textile floor mats are included.

• Exterior condition

  Everything appears to be in original and good condition. The Jet Black paint, glass, plastic, rubber, and lighting details are all in good condition, as are the emblems and trim. The wheels and tires are also in good shape. The engine and trunk compartments are likewise in fine original condition.

• General condition

  This is a special model where Saab really pushed the boundaries and created a performance experience inspired by its aviation heritage. The model was produced in a limited edition. These facts, along with the appearance, condition, and history of this car, make it an enthusiast and collector’s vehicle as well as a motor-historically interesting Saab classic.

Fordonsstatus: Avst 2024-05-12
Ursprungsbesiktning: 2008-05-20 (EEG)
Datum i trafik första gången: 2008-05-30
Senast godkända besiktning: 2023-09-21
Besiktigad tom: 2024-11-30
Årsskatt: 3506 Kr
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 4

With the Saab 9-3, the company followed the trend of model designation a la 9-5. The new 9-3 model was a further development of the Saab 900, the version launched in the 1993 model year. Generation 1 of the new 9-3 model, produced from 1998 to 2003, was primarily a facelift from the previous 900 model. For Generation 2 and the 2003 model year, a little more happened. The previous combi coupe disappeared, and instead, a sedan was launched, or in Saab terms, a SportSedan. The following year, a new Cabriolet was introduced. These models were completely new and based on the GM Epsilon platform, related to, among others, the Opel Vectra and Cadillac BLS. As usual, Saab models ranged from basic versions to cool Aero versions. For the 2006 model year, a long-awaited estate, being Saab, naturally called the SportCombi, was introduced. That year also saw the arrival of a new V6 engine of 2.8 liters. When this engine was launched, it was named Engine of the Year. It was a GM project initially found in Buick and Cadillac, known as the LP1 engine. However, when the Swedish engineers, with their extensive experience in successful turbo development and manufacturing, got involved, the engine was further developed, and the new engine was designated LP9. It was manufactured by Holden in Australia, but the turbo unit came from Saab and Sweden. The engine was considered very potent and reliable, delivering 250 hp at 5500 rpm. For the 2008-09 model years, there was an additional 30 hp in the top versions of the 9-3 model with the LP9 engine. Saab produced various special editions, and a Saab 9-3 X XWD was launched in 2008 and built in a small batch of 2081 cars, with the plan being an even 2000, but a few more were made. It was available as both a SportSedan and SportCombi, with manual or automatic transmission. A unanimous chorus of automotive journalists gave the car top marks, with many considering the model to be the ultimate road and driving machine from Saab. However, December 19, 2011, was a dark day for Swedish automotive history; Saab Automobile went bankrupt. The model then on the assembly line was the new 9-5. GM owned the licensing rights, which meant there was no further production. The bankruptcy estate was taken over in the summer of 2012 by National Electric Vehicle Sweden, abbreviated as Nevs. However, this included the rights to the Saab 9-3. After the factories had been idle for over two years, Nevs resumed production of the 9-3 model. It became only one model series, the Saab 9-3 Aero Turbo.