Highlights
- One of only 96 Carlsson special editions made
- 76,716 miles from new
- Very well maintained with by enthusiast keepers
- Highly presented example in black over cream leather
- Long MOT to January 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
In 1960 Eric Carlsson piloted a Saab 96 to his first victory in a RAC Rally. 50 years later, with the storm clouds of doom gathering over its Trollhattan factory, Saab celebrated the fact with the 9-3 Aero Carlsson. Appropriately, just 96 were made available.
These cars, then, are among the greatest, rarest and most desirable modern Saabs. The grunty 2.8L V6 is good for 276bhp, delivered via a 6spd Senstronic automatic gearbox and the firm’s clever, rally-inspired ‘XWD’ all wheel drive system. Carlsson-specification electronic LSD plus lower and stiffer suspension sets these cars apart from more humdrum 9-3s.
The enthusiast acquired this car keeper in 2021 and has continued the tradition of its previous keepers of regular, scheduled maintenance.
Looking very classy in black metallic over cream leather, this is a very well kept example. It comes to market with advisory-free MOT to January 2026.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 30th September 2010
- Originally pre-registered by Saab dealership
- Four subsequent keepers
- Current keeper since May 2021
- Current mileage of 76,716 as shown in photos
- Previously purchased through Car & Classic auctions
- 2 keys and original keyrings
- Folder of history
- Regularly maintained by previous and current keepers we are told
- MOT to 23rd January 2026 with no advisories
- 76,662 miles showing on MOT test
The Condition
- Smart Jet Black paintwork in good order with discreet Carlsson badging
- Paintwork presents very well with no obvious marks visible in photos
- Leading edge of bonnet shows light marks
- Minor mark noted on rear bumper
- Bodywork in good condition with straight panels
- Fitted with tinted Gen-3 Glasscoat glass from new
- Factory standard car with 19in six spoke alloys that show few marks
- Tyres generally in good order with some slight sidewall damage to note
- All electrical systems work correctly, including satellite navigation
- Reported to be very comfortable for long drives
- Features premium Parchment full leather seats
- Two scratches on driver's seat that were present when purchased
- Carpets in good order with Saab-branded protective mats
- Piano black door and dashboard trim
- High specification car as shown in photos
The Mechanics
- 2,792cc V6 turbo engine delivering 276bhp
- 0-60mph in 6.9secs
- 6-speed 'Sentronic' hydraulic automatic transmission
- Saab all-wheel-drive (XWD) system with electronic rear limited-slip differential
- Fitted with lowered (by 10mm) and stiffer Hirsch suspension
- Dual exhaust system
- 2020 brake work including replacement brake master cylinder and new ABS unit
- Well maintained according to current keeper
- No advisories on current MOT
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