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Saab’s Lost 2013 9-3 Future Is Moving Again – Project 540 Returns After 15 Years!

Goran Aničić — Wed, 27 May 2026 21:30:43 +0000

Fifteen years after Saab’s collapse, Project 540 is no longer just a cancelled platform. Griffin Cars is building Phoenix/Fenix-based Saab 9-3 cars using surviving NEVS material and original Saab engineering logic.

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Garry Small Is Leaving the Saab Business at 86 – But Portland’s Saab Lifeline Is Not Closing

Goran Aničić — Wed, 27 May 2026 08:41:02 +0000

"Garry Small Saab" has been one of the last serious Saab addresses on the US West Coast. Now Garry Small is retiring at 86, selling the East Portland dealership and service center he opened in 1986. The important part for Saab owners: the new owner is expected to keep the technicians, employees, parts counter and official Saab service status.

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Saab Saturday 2026 Turns Ten: Germany’s Biggest Regular Saab Meet Returns to Riesenbeck

Konstantin Jokić — Tue, 26 May 2026 14:40:37 +0000

Saab Saturday 2026 marks its 10th edition on May 30 at the Landmaschinenmuseum Riesenbeck, with hundreds of Saabs, free entry, awards, parts and OSRAM LED demos.

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Saab Owners Were Asked for the Perfect Color – Their Answers Became a Map of the Brand

Goran Aničić — Mon, 25 May 2026 12:52:26 +0000

Saab owners were asked which color best defines the brand - and more than 260 replies turned the question into a full map of Saab history. From Scarab Green and Nocturne Blue to Laser Red, Monte Carlo Yellow and Steel Gray, the answers showed that Saab color loyalty depends on model, era, body style and personal memory, not just paint code.

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What Really Matters When Choosing 245/60R18 Tires for SUVs and Light Trucks

Albert Jen — Mon, 25 May 2026 11:12:39 +0000

Picking the right tires for your SUV or light truck goes beyond just matching the size. Discover how construction strength, tread design, and tire category - HT, AT, or all-season - affect your vehicle's stability, safety, and long-term durability on any road.

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A Fully Rebuilt 1984 Saab 900 Still Ran Terribly – Until a Budapest Mechanic Found What Everyone Else Missed

Goran Aničić — Sun, 24 May 2026 19:37:19 +0000

Carclassics Hungary’s Saab 900 video is not just another workshop clip. It shows how a carbureted 1984 Saab can lose its character through small faults - and how proper diagnosis brings it back.

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A 24-Year-Old Saab 9-3 Aero Is Already Around $16,000 – and Bidders Aren’t Done Yet

Goran Aničić — Sat, 23 May 2026 21:02:46 +0000

A 2002 Saab 9-3 2.0T Aero with only 44,219 km is already past reserve at Bilweb Auctions. The car combines manual transmission, Light Grey Metallic paint, long-term private use, coherent dealer service history and the kind of Aero-specific corrections that serious Saab buyers notice immediately.

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1,000 Miles Tomorrow? Saab Owners Named the Engines They Trust – But Maintenance Won

Goran Aničić — Fri, 22 May 2026 13:55:59 +0000

We asked SaabPlanet readers which Saab engine they would trust for a 1,000-mile trip tomorrow. More than 150 owners replied, and the answer was not one engine code. It was a pattern: maintained Saabs, even with serious mileage, are still expected to cover distance without drama.

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A 15-Year-Old Saab 9-3X Sold for Nearly US$25,000 – The Meppel Rebuild Explains Why

Goran Aničić — Thu, 21 May 2026 11:42:42 +0000

A 2011 Saab 9-3X Aero Griffin XWD has sold for 229,001 SEK on Bilweb Auctions, a strong result for any 15-year-old Saab. But this was never a normal used-car sale. The car was rebuilt by SAAB Partners BV in Meppel, using a clean Swiss body, new mechanical components and new old stock Saab parts. The result is a clear signal that the market is starting to separate ordinary preserved Saabs from professionally rebuilt cars with serious specialist credibility.

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6 Doors, 7 Seats, Saab Museum History: This 1989 Saab 9000 CD Turbo Is Listed in Germany

Goran Aničić — Wed, 20 May 2026 18:24:18 +0000

Autohaus Lafrentz in Kiel is offering one of the most unusual Saab 9000s currently on the market: a 1989 9000 CD Turbo six-door long version with seven seats, blue cloth interior, automatic transmission, and a claimed Saab Automobile AB VIP-service history.

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