Description
I'm selling this extremely rare SAAB 900 SE Carlsson 2. 0 Turbo 16 T16 185bhp. Limited run of just 60 examples worldwide and individually numbered.
Bodywork: it presents very well, with no major faults for a 30-year-old gem. There's just a small ding on the bonnet and a wavy, dented area on the bottom of the driver's door, but these can be sorted easily. Otherwise, it shows its age around the seals, which are starting to dry out, and one trim strip is missing from the windscreen pillar. Apart from that, the JAVA Black is stunning, with gold flake that looks fantastic in the sun.
Interior: it's in very good condition, if not better. I took a lot of time to redo what needed doing. The black roof lining makes the whole thing much nicer. The leather is in very good condition and has always been looked after. It has the extended woodwork pack, so there's real wood on the glovebox and door cards in addition to the dashboard panel. There are a few cracks in the wood, but honestly nothing serious. The carpet is clean, there's a cut near the pedals, but that can be sorted.
Mechanicals: it drives perfectly. I've only done 15, 000 km in it because I have other performance cars, but it has been a pleasure to drive. I have a good history file for a 1996 car. The service book is complete up to 200, 000 km, and there are plenty of invoices up to today. In summary, the major work done includes a head gasket, head skim, bolt kit, timing chain kit and so on at 210, 000 km, a clutch (the latest at 280, 000 km), shock absorbers at 220, 000 km, all oil changes, and recently K7 spark plugs (genuine, not an adaptable type) and a full exhaust. The whole coolant system has been done with reinforced hoses, as well as the turbo hoses. I've fitted a BSR 300 induction kit. From time to time the check engine light comes on and then goes off again because of the lambda sensor. It has no effect on driving.
The tyres are starting to perish, even though they're barely worn. The air conditioning works and blows cold, but there's a leak and it only lasts one summer. It needs an oil change, as even though it has only done 2, 000 km, the oil is two years old. The brakes aren't worn, but the discs are slightly warped. The power steering hose is a little oily.
I'm overlooking details that don't matter much on a collector car at this price, such as the non-working headlight washers, and the aerial which no longer raises automatically, so you have to help it up, or the boot which sometimes needs to be locked manually with the key... nothing special.
The MOT has just been done and it passed for 2 years, through to 10/ 2028. Only 2 minor advisories: fog light alignment and a dust boot on the track rod ends... that's it!
As you'll have gathered, apart from a small service and some minor details, you'll have nothing to do to fully enjoy this hard-to-find youngtimer, which you won't easily spot on the road given how unique this specification is.
I'm happy to answer further questions, but please don't ask too many, as I can't tell you any more than what's in the advert. I collect other vehicles and I know this marque and this engine well, but I've not driven this one enough to talk about it for hours.
I repeat, I'm selling with great reluctance, so please don't waste my time! If you're looking for a 900 Carlsson T16, this is the only one for sale. If you don't care about the limited edition or the specification, you may find a cheaper basic SE coupé elsewhere if my price doesn't suit you, but the price is firm.
