The Saab 900 (Classic)

A brief overview of the production history of the Saab 900 classic ( my favourite Saab) - more in depth episodes to come where I focus on variants of the 900 model.
Musical content courtesy of Epidemic Sound
"Do not let me go" instrumental version by Gamma

[@dreammfyre]

It’s crazy how lightweight, small but at the same time roomy cars were back in the days. The visibility were also so much better. It’s like the opposite of every other product, cars just get more and more bulky.

[@theclassicsaabguy236]

i agree!

[@karenfiedler1831]

Love these things so much I've got about 10 or 12 900's in my yard and garage. For years nobody else wanted these things, now they seem to be sought after. Probably overall about the best car ever made for a variety of reasons.

[@theclassicsaabguy236]

Indeed they are things to be loved !

[@tylernail2146]

Amazing! I have a 1963 saab 96 2 stroke and a few 2004-2008 9-5 and my friend has a 1975 saab 99 and 1986 900 and 1992 900 turbo convertible

[@jnuttso1]

Saab 900's are a lovely car inside and out when you design a car that still looks this good even today you should be very proud 🚘

[@theclassicsaabguy236]

Very true !

[@chuckbradley1]

Saab is pure class

[@p-osweden934]

My Grandpa had a 1984 GLi 😊 Many years ago now.

[@scottnathanphoto]

Of all the cars I've ever owned, by '87 black & tan 900 Turbo, which I purchased new, was the greatest. Drove it from sea to shining see to 225,000 miles.

[@spadecat]

Proud owners of 14 classic 900s over the years and still counting. Most exceeded 250000 miles, three or four well over 300000 miles--all with original engines and transmissions. Also owned 1990 Talladega Red SPG that buried the speedometer at 135 mph on more than several occasions. On our vacations to Maine each year we fully pack our three door (hatch) 900 with three kayaks, a paddle board and a 16 foot canoe on top! That plus 300 lbs of gear! All at 30+ mpg. And one chocolate lab to boot. Great in the snow; a hoot to drive and built to last. Will always have one (or two) in the drive or garage.

[@theclassicsaabguy236]

with that many Saabs under your belt you're definitely are in good company with the rest of us Saab addicts !

[@roberthart9886]

My first Saab was a 99EMS 4 speed with Aztec wheels the same green as @ 3:38. I absolutely loved it. 100K + the headliner was mostly separated, the speedo cable broken, both fixable, but she locked in 2nd gear. Traded it in on a 900 Turbo, which I also loved. Several cars later, I got a 9-3, then a 9-3 Sport Combi Wagon V6, several cars later; I have a 2004 9-5 Estate/Wagon that I bought used in 2008 with 83K. This is my favorite next to my original EMS, to which I added an aftermarket header and 2" custom exhaust.

[@theclassicsaabguy236]

Hi Robert sounds like you have had some great cars ! Glad you found the channel ! Welcome

[@lucassell1361]

I love this guy

[@jamesdecross1035]

Always made a nice poster image, the turbo models.

[@theclassicsaabguy236]

James Cross yeah I agree !

[@verjnuarmu]

Very nice video! Thanks!

[@theclassicsaabguy236]

nykäne glad you liked it ! More to come !

[@tengYT]

No mention of the 1993/1994 Commemorative Editions c900s. Would love to see something about those!

[@theclassicsaabguy236]

Good Point!

[@rickardwaara2130]

Great video, love everything about the classic 900. I would be super happy to hear more about specific engines these had and preferably not only the most powerful once. :)

[@theclassicsaabguy236]

Rickard Waara I'm on it ! I'm going to do a couple more episodes on the 900 - talk about variants and engines - plus it's safety !

[@rickardwaara2130]

@@theclassicsaabguy236 It sounds AWESOME! I can't wait for it :) Good luck!

[@VicMcFly111]

I have a 900c with a B201c which means it's a 2.0 liter petrol engine with a carburettor instead of electric injection. It makes 99-101hp depending on the source and it has a hand operated choke. It's pretty quirky considering that not that many cars have a hand choke and the non-electric fuel system means it could probably survive a nuclear blast.

[@JS-yj7ow]

Lemans blue, ‘92, 900 turb vert sez: “Always good to find a new Saab channel.”

[@theclassicsaabguy236]

J S hi! And welcome ! Your Saab is is the same as mine - although mine is black - Lemans blue is a nice colour !

[@JS-yj7ow]

The Classic Saab Guy heh, you say colour , but your steerage is on the left! ;-)

[@theclassicsaabguy236]

J S ha yes there is that of course !

[@austinvitoux]

Excellent video mate!

[@theclassicsaabguy236]

Thanks Austin !

[@jimmygalle72]

Thank you. Good episode!

[@theclassicsaabguy236]

Jimmy Galle cheers Jimmy!

[@OMENAKAKKU-xe1nt]

i wishd id had some day 900i and 240 volvo

[@DingDong-tj9ce]

A video sharing your views and opinion of the GM era 93 convertible's would be a great watch?

[@johngaudet6316]

I had a 2001 93 SE CONVERTIBLE 5 SPEED. It was amazing. I used too blast on the highway at 150mph.

[@bp9749]

ThAnks so much for this video. I'm a new comer to the Saab family. Just picked up a 91 Turbo. Where's the best place for information on these? I have questions like: Can I find early (pre slant) headlights/grill and for them to my car? Common issues and fixes etc. Thank you!!!

[@theclassicsaabguy236]

Glad you liked the video- you should check out Saab Central which is an online forum - great advice and lots of knowledge there plus countless Facebook groups !

[@DrRock2009]

Could try UKSaabs. Why a flat grille? Your car has a slope grille..

[@bp9749]

@@DrRock2009 I prefer the non slope front end

[@DrRock2009]

Ben P (I knew you would say that :-)so do I. You’ll be needing headlights, indicators, grille and bumpers then.

[@bobvansand6346]

Hey mate, my haynes goes till 87 model...its chaotic, and not compleet...do you have better workplace boks recommended?

[@theclassicsaabguy236]

Yeah the Haynes manual isn't the best - you want to get yourself a Bentley manual like in this link - find one on line that's local to you www.bookdepository.com/Saab-900-16-Valve-1985-1993-Official-Service-Manual-Bentley-Publishers/9780837616933?redirected=true&Google&Base3&SE&Saab-900-16-Valve-1985-1993-Official-Service-Manual&selectCurrency=SEK&w=AF7YAU9SJCUFMZA8VCQ4&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwLzP99Ld6QIViIeyCh36Og0tEAQYASABEgL56_D_BwE

[@bobvansand6346]

Thanks, that will help!👋

[@bobvansand6346]

My new 91 model, shows yellow light abs related...is there something i could easily check?...thx Bob i subscribed, from Belgiam, thanks for yr effort!

[@theclassicsaabguy236]

Hi Bob thanks for subscribing - your abs light comes on whilst driving ?

[@bobvansand6346]

Keeps on all time, anti lock....however i have zero a brakeproblem, so my guess is, that its out of work, and doesnt influence my breaking, think its not mot failure in Belgium...but i want to fix it, out of curiosity...the 92 is a recent buy, and im driving it inn now observing every detail...

[@theclassicsaabguy236]

@@bobvansand6346 I'm now having a major ABS issue !

[@bobvansand6346]

Is there a way i can drill out the cilinder of the contact? My key doesnt fit and i can start with screwdriver now...mot doesnt like that much mcguiver🤣😎👌

[@theclassicsaabguy236]

Maybe time for a new cylinder 🤔

[@bobvansand6346]

I could drill out the cilinder via a wedge on the drivers side, think key in off position...morrow m.o.t., lets prey!

[@bobvansand6346]

I drilled it out, went smooth, did the same on the spare one, changed the cilinders, happy,

[@eduardorivera4100]

The spg please

[@theclassicsaabguy236]

eduardo rivera I was planning to do the SPG or Aero as we call it here in Europe ! Coming soon !

[@SITRUUNATOFFEE]

i would love to paint saabs and scanias and work in trollhattan and sodertalje

[@Nakkisampyla]

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[@geoffreybalmaceda2100]

There a extra one for ilocandia security? We're poor but we have money for the parts. Waaaà

[@Gaspard-uc4iv]

Absolument laide mais elle reste attachante, elle ne ressemble à rien mais on la regarde c'est une Saab