1994 SAAB 900 Convertible Walk Around

Here's my 94 Saab Turbo Convertible. Ruby Red. Lucky to find one in good shape that required minimal restoration. This is a three-speed automatic (permanent leg injury makes it easier to drive). The airport was a local Portland, Oregon area field.
Model: Saab 900
Model Year: 1994
Body type: 2-door Convertible (CV)
Engine: 4-cyl L/CI 2.0/121 Intercooled
Gearbox: 3-speed automatic
Plant: Nystad, Finland (900 / 9-3)
Mechanical & Powertrain:
Front wheel drive 80-amp alternator 12V 62-amp battery
Welded body-unit construction
Transverse wishbone front suspension w/pivot mounted coil springs
Lightweight beam-type axle rear suspension w/panhard rod & coil springs
15" alloy wheels
Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering
Pwr-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes w/front discs ventilated
Mechanically activated self-adjusting rear wheel parking brake
18.0 Gallon fuel tank
Tool kit
Interior:
2-Tone luxury velour seating
Padded leather door armrests
Front center console
Fully color-keyed carpeting
Plush floor mats
Seat belt/door warning chimes
Check engine warning light
Tachometer
Pwr front/rear window w/front windows one touch open
Remote central locking system
Electric rear window demister Integrated anti-theft alarm system
Courtesy light w/time delay
Front map reading light
Dome light
Rear reading lamps
Luggage compartment light
CFC-free manual air conditioning
Heat/ventilation system w/manual temp control
Pwr antenna Quartz analog clock
Front passenger assist handle
Sunvisors w/vanity mirrors illuminated from above
Rear outboard passenger assist handles
Rear console mounted ashtray
Under trunk floor storage
Exterior:
Black lower back panel treatment
Pwr cloth top w/full headliner
Molded plastic 3-piece boot cover w/storage pouch
"Self-restoring" 5-MPH front/rear bumpers w/bright trim
Wrap-around rear spoiler w/integrated high mounted brake light
Black window trim moldings/trigger-type door handles
Upper body-side moldings Protective lower body-side moldings w/bright accent
Wheel lip moldings
Chrome grille
Halogen headlights w/flush lenses/replaceable bulbs
Headlight wiper/washer system
Daytime running lights pre-wiring Front cornering lights
Side-mounted direction indicator lights
Side-guidance reversing lights Pwr heated dual outside mirrors (RH convex)
Tinted glass all-around
Windshield wiper/washer system w/interval wipe feature
It’s a bit of automotive history now, and they are as fun to drive as they look. This is one of six Saab's I own:
1991 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible
1994 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible
1997 Saab 9000 Aero
2001 Saab 9-5
2002 Saab 9-5 Aero
2003 Saab 9-5 Wagon

[@michaelfarmer4932]

My opinion 89-94 were the best years for this model, I am a dealer and owed a dozen or more of them. These were always better and more fun to drive with 5 speed manual. The 3 speed automatic makes the engine rev higher and work harder at highway speeds.

[@chuckbradley1]

SAABs are Unique. I drove my 93 Aero convertible from UK through the French Alps and down to Monte Carlo. Somehow these cars make you feel really special.

[@hghutjug4179]

Realy..you are very..lucky..man.. You..drive..these..legends...

[@AirPdx]

I know I am. There is not a day that I am not behind the wheel that I do not appreciate SOME aspect of the Saab way.

[@allenrussell1947]

That's a beautiful car. I bought a 2001 9-3 SE convertible and it's a beauty. A little engine work and I'll be as good as new.

[@RellPurnellakaCarshowRell]

Very clean Saab 900

[@RetrocarStyle]

Just pretty....So pretty sitting in front of that Cessna 210. This car NEVER looses its appeal...I dont know how SAAB did it but the shape of the 900 just keeps going. A true timeless classic. Park it next to a modern BMW and it still looks fantastic by comparison!!

[@AirPdx]

I was just thinking that same thing earlier today. Time has a peculiar way of making some things obsolescent. But time has been sympathetic to the classic 900 convertible. I was wondering if it was just me, or do the lines, flow and distinctiveness of the car seem to improve as the years (and fewer of them on the road) go by. Thanks for the note!

[@JS-yj7ow]

I believe I saw your car at the local shop when taking my blue ‘92 vert in for some TLC. She’s a beaut. Good to see these good cars on the road and well taken care of.

[@AirPdx]

If it was Central Auto Body just off Barbur, that was the car!

[@ravinperera4255]

Beautiful example!

[@franciscodiazperez3263]

Tengo dos Saab 900 el convertible Turbo y el coupe dos puertas, y son unas maravillas

[@AirPdx]

Tienes tanta suerte como yo. Y probablemente tengas mejor clima para disfrutar de tus convertibles que yo aquí en Oregon. (a través del traductor de Google)

[@sohowsoon6652]

worth its weight in gold

[@AirPdx]

Well...16 ounces in a pound X 3,150 pounds = 50,400 ounces. At gold spot price of 1,906.59 per ounce, the car would be worth: $96,092,136...let me think about it...

[@MMSaabChannel]

Great video thanks for sharing 😍😍😍

[@AirPdx]

Thanks, guys! The car still runs like it came off the assembly line.

[@MAL-Collector]

You have my dream car

[@AirPdx]

Martin, there isn't a time I drive it that someone doesn't stop me to say the same thing. It is such a joy to drive. It sits in the garage in winter. The paint has not seen a raindrop in three years. Thanks for the note.

[@jimmiet2224]

Clean. Your front wheels need to be switched with each other, as the aero wheels are backwards on the front now. I am surprised it has a tan top. I thought they were black from the factory. Sweet car....

[@pdxsaab7811]

Great catch. Now done.

[@topivaan8102]

👍

[@badstep7637]

I am interested in how many of MJ 1994 convertibles where build .. coulld not be many of them. And i always wondered what cheap and less quality the dashbord was and never redone over 15 years of production ..

[@lennartarbl7483]

im i love

[@T1RACER]

Looks really nice! Just replace that ugly exhaust with a original one and it will be perfect.

[@TrisGV]

Not Ruby Red :)

[@AirPdx]

Indeed. Imola. The Next Generation 900's got Imola in 1994; and as this was part of the last run of OG900's earlier in the year it got the NG paint. Wow. Good catch.