Highlights
- Desirable 250bhp V6 with manual 6spd gearbox
- Smart Midnight Blue metallic with vendor-advised respray
- Previously owned by a retired Navy captain
- Always garage-kept throughout its life
- Recent work to injectors and injector wiring
The Appeal
The V6 9-3 was one of the last cars from a truly innovative car maker. With 250bhp on tap, these turbocharged 2.8L cars were ultra quick, and engaging too when fitted with the rare 6spd manual gearbox.
This Aero looks very smart in dark Midnight Blue metallic with a full cream leather interior. It was previously owned by a retired navy captain and is said to have been always garaged. The vendor reports that the car was added to his collection earlier this year and treated to a full respray to rectify minor paintwork issues. The injector wiring was also overhauled.
The car is said to run and drive very well. With all that power beneath your right foot plus the comfort and versatility of that four-seat convertible layout, this is a tempting set of summer wheels.
The vendor says: “
This is a rare and special Nordic machine — a true unicorn among Scandinavian cars due to its scarcity. As close as you can get to an old 9-3 Viggen, the combination of the turbocharged V6 and a manual gearbox delivers a pure, analogue driving experience that’s becoming increasingly hard to find. With its Midnight Blue paintwork and understated Saab styling, this is a convertible for the enthusiast who values both performance and heritage. Ready to be enjoyed on summer roads or added to a discerning collection.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 2007
- Previously owned by a retired Navy captain from the Mediterranean coast
- Acquired by the current owner two months ago
- Always garage-kept throughout its life
- Recently received professional attention to the injection wiring system
- Vendor advises full respray in original Midnight Blue (Code 920) to correct minor blemishes
The Condition
- Desirable pre-facelift car with Aero specification
- Vendor advises recent full respray in original Midnight Blue (Code 920)
- No visible defects reported in the exterior finish according to seller
- Bonnet shows some touched in stone chips as shown
- Factory Aero specification alloy wheels that appear to be generally presentable
- Interior remains complete with no tears or major damage according to seller
- Driver's seat shows noticeable but is said to be structurally sound
- Passenger seat displays milder wear patterns
- Some light scuffs present on the door panels
- Cabin features heated seats with electric operation plus memory to driver’s side
- Switchgear shows light wear to some controls
- Retains its factory sound system with colour screen
- Blue convertible top appears in good working order
- Some light marks and age to note to headlining of roof as shown
- Slight misting to note to headlights
The Mechanics
- B284 250bhp 2.8 litre V6 Turbo engine
- 6spd manual transmission
- Injection wiring harness recently professionally repaired
- All four injectors have been professionally cleaned
- Full tune-up recently performed
- Turbocharged V6 reported to be running smoothly and responsively
- The vendor states the car is in very good mechanical condition
- Drives as it should according to the vendor
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