SAAB 900 CARLSSON - The Ultimate Evolution Of The 80s Turbo!

Nothing says Turbo more than SAAB. The 900 is a very special car and today we get to drive the most special 900 of all, the Turbo T16S based Carlsson special edition.
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[@happy_camper]

As a lifelong Saab enthusiast, this brought a huge smile to my face when I saw the notification.

[@garrettenglish5555]

Me also! These are great cars.

[@G58]

Same here. Takes me back to when I had mine in ‘87. But it wasn’t a factory Carlson. It was a 5 door sleeper built by a SAAB trained race mechanic at the dealership in Berkshire. Best car I ever owned.

[@louisimission2153]

I've never driven even a meter, but My smile was also huge when this came up. What a piece of treasure.

[@G58]

@@louisimission2153 You have great taste.

[@louisimission2153]

As do You mate, I'm pleased You were able to own one 🍻

[@nealedougan]

I was a Saab salesman for 30 years and loved the cars dearly

[@martinogold]

I salute you Sir 🫡. Good taste runs in your veins.

[@paulcruse]

Of all the manufacturers that we’ve lost over the last few decades, this has got to be the one that hurts the most. Everyone’s favourite other manufacturer. Love the engineering and the quality on these. Sorely missed.

[@geekandguide]

Also the individuality.

[@ronaldderooij1774]

I miss Saab too. I had two of the classics (99 and 900). But I sadly must disagree on the quality. If you wanted a durable and reliable car, buy Japanese, not a Saab. They both were very expensive to maintain.

[@paulcruse]

@@geekandguideyep

[@jcdsuper]

My dad's best friend bought one brand new in the early eighties and he told me it felt like he was in the air and not in a car

[@paulcruse]

@@jcdsuperyeah, I remember thinking that when I first drove a 9000. That dashboard! 😀

[@DavidMorley]

I had a 900 16 valve. In the rain someone lost control joining the motorway, spun and hit the barrier in front of me. No time to react. At 120km/h I hit them. When the car stopped, I simply opened the door and got out. Somewhat stunned, but I was glad to be in a Saab that day. Replaced with another 900.

[@AutoAutopsy]

The classic 900 is truly an underrated car. It’s great to see them beginning to get some appreciation.

[@grindviolence101]

Nice to see you here 😊

[@Oldsmobile69]

Having learned to drive on one and had one for years, I'm more of the "it's overrated" school. But I get why people feel so charmed by them, they were definitely different.

[@AutoAutopsy]

@@grindviolence101it came up in my recommended! Naturally, I had to tune in 😬🤣

[@jackdimond7810]

I love the old 900 turbo no matter how many people hate on them like Scotty Kilmer. Great car. I own a 2010 93 2.0T B207R. It also pulls very well being a HOT.

[@htimsid]

In what way do you feel that the 900 is 'overrated'? @@Oldsmobile69

[@Greyghostgamer1]

I have used my 85 Turbo as my daily for the last 7 years. My dad had one. I was too young to drive it at the time, they say never meet your childhood heroes. In this case I wasn't disappointed.

[@user-dg7sy8cz3b]

The 1980’s Black 900’s used as police cars in Vail Colorado were AWSOME!! Complete with riot-gun mount and roof light-bar. 😁

[@VinDieselS70]

I heard about that and one of very few in the US to use them as police car. Sweden of course used them a lot with it's black and white paint job and later fully white with some fancy modern police paint job and they all had twin exhausts.

[@eoinosullivan2636]

Another great video, Jack. No denying that the 900 has some great engineering, a whole host of quirks, and a desirable 'X' factor.

[@Frenchcrop]

Growing up in the 90s, I never lusted after anything like a Lamborghini or Ferrari, but only ever Saabs! All seemed so special: the 90, 92, 96, 99, 900 and 9000, - man - just so interesting and different. Greatly missed.

[@cam3002]

I had a 900 Turbo in the States. To many, it was just a used car that had a slightly unusual shape. But once I showed people the unique features, they were very surprised. Don't recall turbo lag being a problem but it was a long time ago. One important item left off the video was that the hatch was incredible useful and surprisingly large capacity.

[@stevel9914]

lag is only a thing if you're comparing to a smaller modern engined turbo ... they don't lag that much. He's not driving it on its best road either .. fast smooth sweepers.... unless you're in a standard turbo car with standard ride height. The wheelspin is likely because its too stiff and too low, messes with the camber set up at the front.

[@CockneyToff]

yeah mate.. had the same and was 185 t16, so he is wrong there.. some t16s 1992 had 185 hp.. also no lag if you progress the accel, so he wasnt driving it like saab driver

[@williamegler8771]

The first mass-produced turbocharged gasoline-powered passenger vehicles were the 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire and Chevrolet Corvair Monza.

[@jamesengland7461]

You beat me to it!

[@jamesengland7461]

1961?

[@sandersson2813]

I think the 900 may have been the first mass produced turbo charged car with 16 valves. Seem to remember that from somewhere but I might be wrong.

[@FFVoyager]

70's (and early 80's) car design engineering was fantastic and SAAB were leaders in the field.

[@SA-zoom1]

Carlsson really knew how to jazz up a SAAB. Looks absolutely amazing in a sort 80's sierra cosworth way. The 9000 Carlsson was also a great looking machine.

[@johnmurray3346]

Great looking😂 You need less medication mate.

[@mpainter22]

Carleton wasn't a Saab tuning company, it's named after Eric "on the Roof" Carlsson. Who was a Saab factory rally driver in the 1960's

[@sandersson2813]

It's over the top for me. The Standard 900 Aero S was peak 900 in my view. Tasteful and understated whereas this verges on being a little bit chavvy

[@johnbuxton3841]

Having owned many SAABs' I was always told the reason for the front wheel handbrake was when pulling away on snow and ice, if lightly applied it worked as a form of limited slip diff. It works!!

[@andrewduffield2322]

That's possibly the coolest car, no wait, the coolest thing on the planet

[@JP19-67]

That Saab is gorgeous, especially in that glazier white colour. ❤

[@peterreed8349]

Thanks for taking us back to a much better time! In 1991, I bought a new Saab Aero Turbo in red and it was the best car I ever owned. Notwithstanding the well-known torque steer, this car was an awesome tourer with 80kph to 140kph acceleration that even today, would put a smile on your face. When the warranty expired, I had the dealer fit a "Carlsson" type ECU, that boosted the output to a bit over 180HP. So much fun!

[@philhawley1219]

Many years ago an old friend of mine worked for Westbury Garages in Shropshire who were the agents for Saab when the 900 Turbo was introduced. He was invited to Oulton Park along with the top staff of the company to see the new car. He actually had the privilege to be the passenger for a few laps being driven by Eric Carlsson himself. Eric said to him " Loook how eeesy eet is to drive" whilst going sideways round a corner at about 100mph with just his index finger of his right hand on the steering wheel and controlling the car on the accelerator and perhaps a little left foot braking. What an experience to be driven by one of the finest rally drivers ever. Forty years later it still scares and excites him to recount this tale.

[@rubikmonat6589]

I used to have an automatic non turbo. What a remarkable car. So solid, it made a volvo look flimsy. Shutting the door was like closing a finely crafted bank vault. With the rear seats folded forward the cargo area was 6*4 feet. It was tall too. I bought a dishwasher and a clothes dryer and loaded them both straight in the back still in the packaging which absolutely blew the mind of the smirking warehouse guy at the appliance store. The one bad thing about it was replacing a bad heater valve, it used torx fasteners and o-rings on a flange, which was accessed with one hand through the speaker hole on the top of the dashboard, and the other hand reaching around the glove box underneath. It took me three tries to get the o rings in properly.

[@nicce12]

You are spot on the evolution from the 99 - one big step up was the heating system. We were a SAAB family (in Sweden you could be like every sheep and drive a Volvo or an individual that drove a SAAB 😁) and I remeber the switch from our 99 with injection (LE/EMS) to a singel carb 900. Quite a lot down on power and up on weight, but we had hot air on the windshield (minus 20ish outside) after 1 km compared to the old 99 where my mum would be scraping the inside of the windows still... And the inovation with a hepa filer for the air intake was a step up for passenger comfort...

[@bzilla1090]

You must not be from Trolhattan

[@nicce12]

True!@@bzilla1090

[@waynesorensen7071]

I had a 99 in Calgary Canada and the throttle body would freeze in highway speed position, very dangerous! The 900 had the water heated TB, so another improvement.

[@Elving_]

I always found it funny in the commercials, when they used the jet sounds in the background, to showcase the jet plane heritage, however the jet engines were made by Volvo :P

[@RogerBergqvist]

I miss SAAB so much. Wonderful long-distance cars. Brutal power from the Turbo and some strange solutions. I have driven quite a few different models, but the SAAB 9000 is probably the favourite. Especially the Talladega model which was special. They broke some kind of record at the Talladega track. Remember when the 9 5 came with the big 2.3T engine of 200 HP. It was faster than a Porsche from 70-110 Km/h. The AERO was also nice. Sad when a good brand is butchered by GM. Well well... NEVS does exist.. 🙂

[@kriskirby1387]

i agree, i loved all my Saabs, had a few over 40 yrs.

[@nuttycommuter3718]

The record at Talledega was taking 3 standard 2.0 turbo 9000s off the production line and then driving them around the Talledega race track as fast as they could for 100,000km (62,000 miles). They averaged 138mph including stopping for servicing and tyre changes. Absolutely incredible engine the B204.

[@tomhutcheson66]

Thanks Jack - I remember being picked up from Cub Scouts by my father in his new 99 Turbo (1977?). It looked like a spaceship to me at the time! He went on to own a 900 Turbo and then the 9000 Turbo. Very nostalgic seeing your review!

[@nuttycommuter3718]

Probably a bit later - the 99T came out in ‘78, but either way a very very special car

[@Lazy_Jay_Racing]

People go mad over a boring looking Ford Escort but Saab 900's have so much more to admire! I don't really like the 3 spoke wheels and the colour coded body kit on a Carlsson but I still think the 900 Turbo is one of the best looking cars ever made 😊👌

[@slagrebi740]

Had a 9000 Carlson, picked it up for a song, treated it poorly and truly regret losing it. One of two cars I wished I'd kept.

[@paulriggers1558]

no mention of mr Eric Carlsson, stirling moss's brother-in-law, the saab works multiple race winning rally driver then... my friend had one in black, blacked out windows, tweaked engine. he was a money-lender's collection agent at the time, he certainly looked the part... very nippy see you next year young man, all the best

[@brianfreeman8290]

My father once raced against Pat Moss, Erics wife. She thrashed him.

[@Terraceview]

I own one of the last Turbo convertibles and love it, their built quality really stands out.

[@120poundsound2]

The kit and wheels suit the car perfectly. Such a good looking car.

[@andypicken7848]

120poundsound2 The wheels are pure class but the body kit looks like its been designed by Ali G

[@120poundsound2]

@@andypicken7848 I'm a chav, that's why i like it 🤣

[@GoldenCroc]

@@andypicken7848 This was as cool as 80s body kits got, and actually looked pretty classy. Cant compare it to 90s-early 2000s in my eyes, it was a different time.

[@MGman100]

A gorgeous car. Rare in its day and even more so now. Wishing you all the best for the New Year! 😊

[@ArnoldLayne90]

Handbrake was on the front only until 1987. One of the reasons for it being on the front was that you could reduce wheelspin on the front wheels in slippery conditions by pulling the handbrake up a couple of notches. I had a 99GL, 99 Turbo Combi Coupe and a 900GLS and it worked a treat in Scottish winters.

[@pchristy102]

I've never owned a 900, but I have had a 96 (still have one!), a 99 and, until a couple of years ago, a 9000 Aero. Whilst the 9000 bodyshell was somewhat shared with various Lancias and Alfas (and even a Citroen, IIRC), Saab made theirs of thicker metal, as they didn't think the Italians made them strong enough! In the 9000 Aero, the engine had grown from 2000cc to 2300cc, and the HP was up to 225 in stock form - which mine was. Yes, there was turbo lag if you floored it, but that wasn't the best way to drive it. The turbo was aimed at producing a flat, beefy torque curve. After all, horsepower gives you top speed, but it is torque that accelerates you! The best way to experience that acceleration was to have it in third from about 35-40mph, and then smoothly push the pedal to the floor. The result is absolutely phenomenal acceleration, that feels as if it will never end. It just keeps coming and coming! The only thing I can liken it to, is what it must feel like to surf on a tsunami. This giant hand seems to get hold of you and hurl you at the horizon! Sadly, I had to part with mine a couple of years back. At 230,000 miles it still drove like a new car, used no oil, and driven carefully, could achieve over 40mpg on a run. Not bad for a big, roomy 4-seater capable of blowing off at least some of the smaller Porsches! (I speak from experience!) What finished mine off was rust! There was a water trap formed by a plastic cover below the windscreen, and the area where the wiper shafts protrude through was essentially no longer there! It could have been repaired, but it would have taken a long time and been very expensive. Since it was the main family car, sadly I had to part with it. I look back on the eight years I owned it very fondly. Probably the best car I've ever owned!

[@dj_paultuk7052]

Checkout my 9000 Aero here on this channel, it was reviewed back in May.

[@GoldenCroc]

Good post, but just a sidenote since not all people might be aware: From a physical point of view, it is the horsepower that accelerates you, not the torque. However, because of age old traditions/misunderstandings, people have come to use the word "torque" instead of what they really mean and is correct, "Low revrange power". So if you want to be technically correct, your sentence above should be "The turbo was aimed at producing a flat, beefy low revrange power curve. After all, top end horsepower gives you top speed, but it is the low end power when driven in a normal traffic, that accelerates you". Cheers mate.

[@adamrudling1339]

​@@dj_paultuk7052after that video I somehow ended up with a cse2.3T ....

[@waynesorensen7071]

Have you driven one ? The true performance of these cars was at 2500 Rpm-up, and best above 35ish mph. So fun on the highways passing other cars. I wouldn’t say ‘low revrange’.

[@dj_paultuk7052]

@@adamrudling1339 Hehe. Dont forget to visit TheSaabClinic Co UK when you want it to go faster, or more Economy. I offer both options.

[@F4GRAPHICS]

Dream car. To me, this is just perfection.

[@ryanmccormick2150]

I absolutely love the 900 Turbo! I've always thought a Red 900 Turbo would look fantastic in my Garage 😃.....I love Saabs they are a miss! Happy new Year Jack and everyone else too 🎉

[@Number27]

Yep.. a Red Turbo would probably be the ideal spec.. happy new year dude

[@simonhjc]

Having just retired from the auction industry and having auction many motor vehicles, i had the pleasure of driving a company car every few months. One of them was a SAAB turbo. I too loved it for its individuality. Sadly (from memory) there were not too many mechanics who took an interest in them and parts were too difficult. Sad really to see the end of the product. Great review as always

[@MrRea112]

The only SAAB I ever owned gave me that strange feeling of happiness a child has with a new toy. I could never explain why but it was good…..

[@rupertorgan7749]

My parents owned several Saabs during the 1970s/80s. My mother started the trend, as she always had an eye for something automotively left-field and then converted my father from Jaguars, when he bought one of the first 900 turbos to arrive in the UK. They were always reliable, practical, very well built and fast in turbo guise. My mother and I walked away from a write-off, when she managed to stuff one in a ditch. We just opened the doors and got out! It's the one brand I would like to see return to the roads.

[@davidhull2060]

I wish I had kept my T16s....I wish I had kept my 9000 Carlsson even more...God I loved that car!

[@heraliogomezchatsandsnac-ts8ki]

I had that vey car sitting on my drive for about 9 months while my friend umm'd and ah'd about selling it. He never had room to store it. When the buyer eventually came he wanted to hear the engine start. Cue about an hour fiddling about until I suggested putting some petrol in the tank. Started first time. Glad to see it back on the road.

[@dumptrump3788]

I had a 1982 SAAB 900, I bought it when it was already 4 years old & drove it for another 14 years. The only reason I got rid of it was because of the end of leaded gasoline & it wouldn't run in unleaded. It had the most comfortable seats & great heating/cooling.

[@petescarport]

May be my favorite car ever. This is one of my bucket list cars

[@AndrewMayer-zz4bv]

Gotta love a SAAB!! Nothings like them!!

[@johnandrews3568]

LOVE LOVE LOVE the 900 Turbo! Great vid, Jack. Happy New Year, mate!

[@slacko1971]

I fell in love with these watching "The Paradise Club" his black 900 Carlson ended it's days getting blown up to be replaced by a 9000 Carlson IIRC

[@1439of2000]

Oldsmobile jetfire and Chevrolet Corvair were the first turbo passenger cars. I know they weren’t known in Europe but I hear the 911 turbo and BMW 2002 turbo getting credit for being first when the General Motors cars doing it in the early 1960s.

[@dtrain1634]

What a car!!!!! Absolutely beautiful and a cracking review :) Happy new year :)

[@grayfool]

Very cool cars. I've always loved them ever since I got to drive a turbo back in the eighties. It was like nothing else.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

I’ve never owned one but have always wanted one Had a friend in the late 80s who both him and his wife had one each as their daily driver and they loved them

[@bcraftin7846]

One of the most quirky…dopest body styled car designs in history. 🙌🏽

[@blackjetcinematics]

You really have knowledge in cars. My father owns SPG with rare full Airflow package. True classic, I am Saab enthusiast myself since I was a child. Great video, enjoyed it with a smile!

[@davidolds6564]

As a long-term Saab tragic, I at one point owned 24 900s. Got it whittled down to a Turbo Aero 3-door coupe, a std 3-door turbo coupe, a 5-door turbu combi coupe, and a turbo convertible. Also have 5 other convertibles, including 2 rare Monte Carlo Yellow ones. They are all superb to drive and own, and are unbeatable for long-distance fast travel, with enough space for a double mattress in the back (of the coupes).

[@luketaplin42]

My Dear Dad had Saab’s back in the mid 80s they were 900 turbos That was the car threat got me into cars we used to fix and upgrade them when ever he could He got a T16 TURBO later in the 90s it was next level The early APC system was next level and used to make the best turbo pre whilsle sound A absolutely beautiful car and yes could not put the power down in 1st 2nd gearbox was a week point if you were going to do that But mid range punch was fantastic RESPECT TOO SAAB forma truly beautiful car

[@mustsilm]

Fantastic gem. And a happy new year.

[@christophecamus8410]

Those Saab 900 were the best and coolest

[@idesignyou...9257]

What a gorgeous Saab! Theres a 900 Turbo Carlsson for sale on ebay in the same colour Jack for 12,500 or sensible offers and needs a little work, a perfect project for you!!!!!

[@richardelson3261]

Always fancied a SAAB turbo such a unique design fun rugged and practical in the UK too.

[@staffordautomobiles8307]

Love Saab's i grew up with most of my family owning them back in the day. I remember this actual car was also a long termer in Performance Car Magazine.

[@malcolmpotter3311]

Love your enthusiasm! Thanks for that great video.

[@stephenbell133]

Excellent video Jack. I’ve a Ruby (end of run special turbo edition of 150 cars had her 4 years in another 4 days) and love it more than I’ve loved my 911 or other cars. They are truly unique. Highly recommend you get one! Keep up the great content and happy new year to all. 🎉

[@TheSeventhSeal]

I had one of those, really lovely cars.

[@tsb3093]

Very jealous…would love a nice 900 Ruby.

[@einpercy825]

I love Saab and I will always do

[@Cowley46]

900's with front handbrakes had a different wheel stud pattern to the later cars with rear handbrakes. I remember once buying a set of Carlsson wheels many years ago for my front handbrake 1986 900 turbo only to find they wouldn't fit so I'd assume that this gorgeous Carlsson has a rear handbrake not a front one. I'll happily be corrected though. Loved the vid and the car is stunning.

[@stevel9914]

correct

[@nuttycommuter3718]

Yeah they stopped doing front handbrakes in 1987/1988. My 1987 2 dr 900 T8 was one of the last front handbrake. First Carlssons were 1989

[@Spheredalai]

THIS IS ONE WAY TO FINISH OFF THE YEAR!! FANTASTIC REVIEW, HAPPY NEW YEAR JACK AND EVERYBODY

[@Ezzie0304]

It was the most desireable attainble car of its day. The Aero Turbo T16 in green metallic and grey Aero three spoke wheels. What a car. Still looks good today.

[@wayniexagt]

love old cars i have a 1982 e28 that we have converted to a 3.5 manual .... its " my Alpina " with lots of period correct parts .. and it certainly shifts along

[@escapenguin]

Miss my 900S (16-valve non-turbo). Mine wasn't a good example and kind of miserable to drive. It was very slow, but handled well. I loved it. Always stupidly reliable. Engine sounded new at 200k and didn't burn oil at all. Lots of fun little quirks. Unfortunately the floor pan started rotting out from a bodged repair the previous owner did and I stupidly got rid of it because I thought it was done. Now they're impossible to find. Live and learn.

[@GunsmithSid]

Loved the Saab and your video. Surprised to hear the Porsche 930 mentioned as the first mass-production turbo car when both the Chevrolet Corvair and Oldsmobile Jetfire both had production turbo engines in 1962 well before the 1975 Porsche. The Corvair was an air-cooled flat six, and the Jetfire was an aluminum V-8 with water injection! Neither was a proper sports car as well. Loved getting your impressions of I car I’ve always longed for, I just couldn’t see letting the Porsche thing go as fact.

[@MrZed-ci1rf]

And before the 911 was the BMW 2002 turbo 🙂

[@GoldenCroc]

I dont know but I am guessing hardly none of those ever made it to europe, never mind the RHD UK market (BMW 2002 tubro being another one?), thats probably why he didnt mention them. They also were relatively low volume, and most turbo cars really were pretty primitive and not very daily usable for the average joe. until saab put their boost control in their cars, to which point they could be used as any other car, more or less.

[@waynesorensen7071]

The ford Capri was also turbo’d, but not for long Lol they would self destruct often.

[@ftby59mikeD]

Everyone has a Saab story. Mine started with the 96 wagon, a 99 EMS, then a flat-nose 900 turbo coupe, to my current 9-3 Aero 2.8 cabrio. Love the brand, quirky, yes, boring never!

[@keonwells934]

I have a 2007 9-5 and i love it. Its not 0-60 car. Its a highway flyer. Very comfortable and i have 95 percent of the features the new cars have today.

[@RetrocarStyle]

Ive never clicked on a video so fast and was furious it didnt play immediately because of commercial ads....WHAT A BEAUTY!!! I have a soft spot for the SAAB 900 and the Lancia Delta HF EVO I/II

[@andrewfwallace4582]

Happy New Year Jack, Fantastic review you were so enthusiastic 😊, what a wonderful Saab, thanks to the owner for sharing

[@user-mk4uu8cz5j]

I have a Saab 99 turbo from 1980. You can definitely see the line of progression in this later Saab.

[@robertbailey8003]

Best cars I ever owned. Wish I still had one.

[@Jonathan-dq8hb]

Unusual engine layout and drive chains were used by other manufacturers , notably Chrysler in the LH cars.

[@prof_tim]

I grew up riding around in the back of a series of SAAB 96s that my family owned, starting with a two stroke. Had a 96 V4 myself as a daily for a decade. Then finished up with a couple of 900s. The last of those was a 900 T16 Ruby, 185hp red top, limited edition of 150(?) vehicles, mine was one of the very last to be registered, on an ‘L’ plate. Very rare now. Lovely, lovely car; once you had the measure of it you could go outrageously quickly. And they were bloody solid (I walked away without a scratch from a potentially very nasty accident in my previous 900). Traded the Ruby for an Audi S3 (for my 40th birthday present, in 2003), but I wish I’d kept it. If you’re serious about getting a T16 then at least take a look at a Ruby. Thanks for the video, I really enjoyed that and it brought back a lot of happy memories.

[@martinclapton2724]

I’ve had a 1999 9-3 Convertible LPT for nearly 6 years. Although under the GMC /platform the Saab - ness comes through , the quality and sturdiness of the dash , the basic sturdiness of the car , the excellent comfortable seats , and the B204 low pressure turbo-engine, which is noted for its strength and refinement. You get the impression everything is over engineered , right down to the fresh air vents which are so effective in their complexity. Despite GMC taking ownership Saab ignored them to some lengths , instead of changing a few outer panels and badges as so often happens, to save money and be so cost effective etc. Of course Saab are not just recognised for their safety - I’m lead to believe they have won the Don Safety award a few times , but also their extraordinary build quality which is up there , some say even better than German marques. Good video , Jack . Carlsson looks great in white.

[@gordonimrie6968]

The reverse gear lock came from a US regulation in 1970 which required all manufacturers to equip new passenger cars with a key-locking system that prevented the car from being steered or driven forward without the ignition key. With the exception of SAAB, who focused on the prevention of forward motion, all other major manufacturers fitted steering locks.

[@Lemma01]

You tease! No way I'm watching this until tomorrow. But hey, Happy New Year, more power to your elbow, Love and Blessings. (etc.). All the best for you and yours in 2024 and onwards. ❤

[@kjartanhaga6855]

Met my wife when owning a 91 900 turbo convertible in Texas. Good memories. Was a fun car to own.

[@alaricbragg7843]

Thank you for this video! Amazingly weird, yet a beautiful and quick car!

[@dj_paultuk7052]

Hey another Saab !. How did it compare to my 9000 Aero ?. Just a note re Carlsson's, since i used to build Carlsson's at Reading SAAB. We would use a base model 900 T16, or 9000 T16. We then added, Bumper kit, Whaletail, Rear exhaust box, Wheels, Spring & Shock set. Red APC and 3.0 bar fuel regulator. Steering wheel, and Carlsson seats. And finally put the graphics on. Used to take me about 2.5 days per car. Because its a dealer model, the log book will say 900 Turbo 16, since that it what it was at registration. Paul @ The SAAB Clinic.

[@TheSeventhSeal]

So they didn't have a stiffer anti-roll bar?

[@dj_paultuk7052]

@@TheSeventhSeal No, the ARB was never changed on 900 or 9000 Carlssons. Only the Springs and Shocks.

[@TheSeventhSeal]

@@dj_paultuk7052 Thanks - I never knew they were a dealer model.

[@dj_paultuk7052]

@@TheSeventhSeal There was only 1 exception and that was the 1992 9000 CS Carlsson. A 1 year only model and that was factory supplied. It was a bit of an odd Carlsson since it had no bodykit, so looked like a standard 9000.

[@TheSeventhSeal]

@@dj_paultuk7052 Yes, I nearly bought one - but an aero seemed like a much better option!

[@512bb]

As you Jack, I have a real soft spot for the 900. To really appreciate these, look at it as a really competent road trip cruiser as opposed to a sports car. And long time ownership really lets you appreciates brilliant Swedish engineering.

[@GenaF]

When younger, a neighbour had a Saab convertible which I always thought resembled a dodgem car. I was never keen on them because of that but I love the visibility you get inside the one you are driving. There doesn't look to be any blind spots.

[@PheasantPluckersMate]

Awesome video. 30 years ago I had an old 5 door 900 to tool around in, then moved to Canada and enjoyed a 3 door 99 before finding an old SPG (black, of course 😉) and had to give it up when my wife wanted to drive an auto. I loved my SAABs - breaks my heart seeing what happened to the brand.

[@trackingcalin1988]

I like the two-door sedan. But all 5 or 6 shapes of the Saab 900 are beautiful.

[@michaeljoyce8410]

I’ve always loved Saab cars. I have a 1972 96 V4 which I occasionally use in regularity/jogularity classic rallying. There is a definite “following” in that area due to the amazing history with Erik Carlsson behind the wheel. Great feature, thanks.

[@MrVxrman]

I always loved the 900 Turbo's and this version was the icing on the cake 👍

[@paulormandy7884]

My dad had a black one of these in the early 90s. I'd not long been driving, once went to 'turn it round' after giving it a wash. It totally ran away with me plus was covered in dust by the time it was back home. Have had a 93 Aero since. Not the same but regret selling it still.

[@user-ih7gc7dt9l]

Love the double wishbone front suspension. An absolute pleasure to drive.

[@Theekylesmith178]

Wow. Such an iconic car.

[@Reaperman4711]

I do not miss explaining the reverse-gear key-removal thing to every oil change technician twice. Once at the start of the service, and again when they came out looking like they broke something.

[@waynesorensen7071]

That’s enough rationale for any owner to do their own oil changes!

[@geraldduncan1808]

Had a metallic light blue, blue velour seats 1979 900 turbo in the mid eighties. Bought as damaged reparable. Was light years ahead in handling compared to contemporary saloons of the time. Once you mastered keeping the turbo on song (fabulous mid range) it would fly. I was a very naughty lad then. The build quality was far superior to most other cars, father was a dealer so i tried many cars. Still miss it.

[@gregharvie3896]

From Sydney, Australia. Jack GM USA introduced the world's first mass produced Turbo charged cars in 1962, the Oldsmobile F-85 Jetfire, a front engine rear wheel drive car and the amazing Chevrolet Corvair Monza 2 dr Coupes & convertibles with their rear "flat" air-cooled engines with rear mounted turbo chargers. Both very high tech for the time and GM engineers even had dump valves to allay turbo lag. These two dramatically different cars were sold in 1962 ,DECADES before any of the European or Japanese car makers.

[@stephenricketts7764]

Saab 900 such great styling and just a little quirky. This Carlsson is a great example and colour. Great review Jack and Happy New Year to you, oh and the cat. He loves your Jaguar, big cat plus little cat! :-) 👍👍

[@user-ip9eb8tz4u]

My neighbour had a black automatic saab 900 turbo.. Probably the best car sound I've ever heard in my life.. it sounded like a deep rumble crossed with angry 😂

[@Kinematographer]

We had a black Carlsson from new, amazing car, 200000 miles on the original clutch! Felt like a train hit you when the turbo kicked in.. I bought a 99 Turbo years later, loved that thing. It’s in a museum in Holland now.

[@martinogold]

If this car was in black it would be perfect. A black 900 Turbo is the very definition of good taste.

[@mattbettany1174]

I took my Alfasud for an MOT once and the tester tried to fail the handbrake for not operating the back wheels .

[@rikshelly13]

What a beautiful machine. Your review is simply beautiful, as well. Honest. I want one terribly.

[@mikaelandersson6869]

Happy new year Jack, really like your channel!!

[@user-lo1dk7ok4f]

Lovely saab and great review. The bonnet was designed to open forward to let the snow fall of and not all over your wind screen.

[@bobz1736]

Geography teacher's wet dream ! Great review 👏

[@jo05dk]

SAABs, actual genuine SAABs, are SO cool. Quirky af too. I've only ever been in one 900, a non-turbo five door, but i still loved it. ..and i agree with the feeling of solidity. I grew up with Volvos, and still the SAAB felt rock solid. Don't think i've heard of this particular version, but i'm not british so... You buying one would be great :)

[@nuttycommuter3718]

Carlsson was used in the UK - elsewhere they were known as “Airflow”