Description
H&H Classic Auction @Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
27th Nov, 2024 13:00
1996 Saab 9000 Aero Turbo
Estimate
£7, 000 - £9, 000
Lot details
Registration No: P672 CCY
Chassis No: YS3CH68M4V1002165
MOT: October 2025
Desirable turbocharged Aero model
Fitted with a new Turbo in 2022, less than 1, 000 miles ago
Serviced annually by Saab main dealers up to 105, 000 miles
Offered with history file including the book pack in SAAB wallet
The Saab 9000 is an executive car that was produced by the Swedish company from 1984 to 1998. Representing the company's foray into the executive car scene, it was developed as a result of the successes of the turbocharged 99 and 900 models. The 9000 remained in production until it was replaced by the Saab 9-5 in late 1997. Saab designed the 9000 as part of the Type Four platform in conjunction with the Italian automaker Fiat who retailed similar derivative versions as the more basic Fiat Croma, the luxury themed Lancia Thema, and the sports-oriented Alfa Romeo 164. The front of the Saab is radically different from the Italian siblings due to the much-improved crash protection.
Manufactured in 1996, the 9000 offered was supplied new by Cardiff Saab being first registered in the United Kingdom on the 19th of September that year. A desirable Aero Turbo with the 2, 290cc straight-four 16v turbocharged engine allied to automatic transmission. An Aero specification car with exclusive interior and exterior styling, they featured paint-matched body kit and spoiler, eight-way Recaro-designed heated sports seats, sports suspension, and 16-inch Super Aero wheels, as well as being generously equipped and, at the time of launch, the Aero was the fastest Saab to date, and this example is finished in Dark Blue paintwork with Grey leather interior upholstery and wooden veneer dashboard.
Offered having covered some 130, 000 miles from new, the 9000 has had a modest six former keepers. Amassing the majority of its mileage during the early stages of its life, the Saab had covered 105, 000 miles by 2007 and has excellent service history during this time being serviced at least annually between 1997 and 2007 with twelve services completed, all by main agents. Most recently serviced in 2022 at 129, 000 miles, the 9000 is accompanied by the original book pack with stamped service book and owner’s manual, as well as a current V5C document. Wearing its mileage very well, the 9000 ran and drove well during the recent photography session and is offered with a no advisory MOT until October 2025.
