Saab 900 Turbo Lux (1983)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Saab 900 Turbo Lux from 1983 in the color Silver Metallic/Slate Blue Metallic with light brown leather interior.

Highlights:

• From 3rd hand, with TÜV and immediately ready to drive
• This is the rare Luxury version, which was built in 1983. The following specials were included: rare 2-tone paint, leather interior, rear headrest, LM wheels Super Inca, audio system with electric antenna, electric sunroof.
• The Saab was purchased in Belgium from a collection of a former Saab dealer and then extensively restored - around €20,000 was invested in this.
• The following things were done in the course of the restoration:
• Everything was dismantled to ensure an excellent repaint.
• New full leather interior in light brown Maserati leather
• Leather dashboard
• New headlining
• LM wheels "Super Inca" repainted, new tires
• Brakes incl. brake calipers front & rear new
• New front & rear shock absorbers
• New stainless steel exhaust system (custom-made with original sound)
• K-Jetronic revision ignition cables, plugs, etc.
• Display overhauled
• Service with all fluids
• New DAB+ blue radio system with new LS and automatic antenna
• Center console with the coveted additional instruments
• New headlights, reflectors
• New stainless steel horn.
• Dinitrol treated
• Complete history is traceable
• The Saab has received the strict veteran status in Switzerland and has a FIVA Identity Card
• In the course of issuing the FIVA Identity Card (05/2022), the Saab received an expert opinion with an A+ rating

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1983
• First registration: Belgium, 07/1983
• Location: 3753 Oey, Switzerland
• 3 vehicle owners (in possession since 2017)
• TÜV until 11/27
• Accident-free
• Immediately ready to drive, with registration
• Expert opinion grade 2+ (year 2022)
• Restored

Model history

The Lux was a special model (of the Saab 900 Turbo) that was available in 1983 and 1984. It had a two-tone paint finish, usually slate blue metallic on top and silver on the bottom. This was combined with a three-spoke steering wheel or a rare four-spoke steering wheel. To this day, the Saab 900 Turbo Lux is one of the rarest models sold by the company.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Silver Metallic/ Slate Blue Metallic
• Light brown leather interior
• 3-spoke steering wheel
• Completely repainted

Engine and transmission:

• 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 145 hp
• Manual gearbox
• Last engine service in September 2023

Mileage:

• 145,535 km (read off)
• The mileage is traceable on the basis of a warranty/service document and several inspection invoices

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, invoices, FIVA Identity Card, expert opinion

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Brakes: New
• Tires: New
• The underbody is rust-free, preserved and cavity-sealed
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Known defects

• Original windshield with small stone chips
• Air conditioning without function, this would have to be converted to R134a
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos for further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Summary

In short, the Saab 900 Turbo Lux is a real rarity from 1983. In its history, the Saab has had 3 owners to date. In the current ownership (since 2017), the Saab has been extensively restored; approx. 20,000 € were invested in it. Since then, the Saab has been in an extremely well-kept condition; this is confirmed by an existing expert opinion with an A+ rating (year 2022). For collectors and enthusiasts, this is an opportunity to acquire a genuine collector's item in good and immediately drivable condition.