1990 Saab 900 Turbo T16 Convertible

Highlights

• In current ownership since December 2012
• Most service history reportedly available
• New gearbox fitted
• Respray and replacement bonnet carried out around 2022
• UK-registered example

The Appeal

The Saab 900 T16 Convertible combines the 900’s distinctive styling with turbocharged performance and open-top motoring. Manual examples are well regarded, while the Airflow body styling adds a period-correct visual touch. We’re told this example has been regularly maintained and used two or three times each week during the seller’s ownership.
It also benefits from a replacement gearbox, with a respray and replacement bonnet reportedly carried out around 2022. The seller openly notes paint bubbling on the boot, a slight crack in the bumper, age-related wear inside, and an issue affecting the rear nearside window support strut and roof attachment on that side. Supplied with most of its service history and a current MOT until 16 October 2027, it appears to be a usable Saab convertible for ongoing enjoyment.

Key Information

• Mileage: 162,289 miles shown
• Odometer inoperative
• Estimated actual mileage: 180,000 miles
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT valid until 16 October 2027
• Engine: 1,985 cc
• Transmission: five-speed manual
• Most service history reportedly available apart from recent years
• There is a tracker fitted, meta tracker, which can be disabled or passed over to the new owner

The Detail

• Purchased in 2005
• Sold in 2011
• Repurchased in December 2012
• Regularly maintained and used two or three times each week
• New gearbox fitted
• Respray carried out around 2022
• Replacement bonnet fitted around 2022
• The new bonnet, respray and gearbox was five years ago at a cost of £3783.58
• Paint bubbling noted on the boot
• Rust on front offside between chassis and bonnet
• Slight crack noted on the bumper
• Rear nearside window support strut weakened by rust
• Roof detached on the nearside window
• Split to the driver’s seat
• Passenger seatbelt missing its red plastic trim
• Car seats won't fold over
• There is recent welding under driver's seat
• Dashboard heat cracking present
• Upholstery split by the door handles
• Some slight fading noted
• The rev counter and turbo/APC not indicating, or the speedometer works only over 30
• The passenger door goes not lock automatically when the car is locked
• The boot and driver's door do lock remotely
• That was a modification by Longcross Garage, originally it did not have central locking
• The right indicator does not stay on, but left turning works fine

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