Highlights

USA specification SE with 205bhp B205R ‘HOT’ engine
Spent its life in USA until acquired by seller from Beverely Hills
Reported to show just 16,494 miles
Always stored indoors since purchase
Attractive light green metallic with tan leather interior

The Appeal

When it came to replacing the classic 900, General Motors tasked Saab with using and lightly re-engineering one of its standard platforms. The Trollhattan engineers totally ignored that resulting in few shared parts but, thankfully, a thoroughly Saab kind of car.

Survivors as good and sparingly used as this attractive light green car are hard to find. It is a USA specification ‘SE’ model so is fitted with the B205R 2L full pressure turbo ‘HOT’ engine delivering 205bhp via a 4spd auto box. The vendor tells us that he acquired it from Beverley Hills, intending to use it as a daily driver, but his plans changed and it has instead been dry stored. That has helped keep the mileage down to a reported 16,494 miles.

The engine is reported to start and run smoothly with no known faults. The dashboard laminate does require some repair. For those seeking a well-preserved, honest SAAB 9-3 with genuine character, this one warrants a closer look.

Key Information

Mileage: 16,494 miles indicated (stated as correct by seller)
Country of registration: Ireland, buyer is responsible for local registration
Technical inspection status: no current certificate
Technical specs: 205bhp 1,985cc inline four-cylinder petrol, five-speed automatic
Paperwork: no specific documentation mentioned by the vendor

The Detail

Vendor states car is rust-free and in good order
Light metallic green paintwork in good order
Five spoke factory alloys in good condition as shown
Black folding fabric roof presents well
Tan leather interior in good order with some age to driver’s seat base
The sun roof is as new but has not been opened since purchased
Vendor describes the interior as being in very good original condition with no staining
Dashboard laminate has some damage requiring repair
Engine reported to start and run smoothly with no known mechanical faults
Factory standard interior and exterior with no modifications we are told
Not driven on the road since acquisition by the current owner

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