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1989 Saab 900 Turbo 16S
£29,950
The Saab 900 Turbo 16 S for sale with Wrightson Automotive is a late-production example, first registered in April 1989. Delivered new in Edwardian Grey Metallic with Labrador (Dark Grey) interior, a specification it retains to this day.
For over a decade the car was owned by Dr Robin Eardley, a lifelong Saab enthusiast who had owned and maintained Saabs since the 1960s, including previous 900 Turbo 16 models. Purchased privately in 2012, the car was initially used and improved sympathetically, with age-related issues addressed while remaining in regular use. With a clear intention to keep the car long-term, and drawing on a lifetime of mechanical experience, Dr. Eardley made the decision to have the car comprehensively restored and re-engineered.
In 2014 the car was delivered to Abbott Racing Motorsport, one of the most respected names in classic turbocharged Saab development. What followed was an extensive, multi-year programme combining a full cosmetic restoration with a detailed mechanical rebuild, carried out with a clear brief: to produce the very best possible example, without losing that idiosyncratic charm that makes a 900 Turbo the hero car it is today.
The engine was removed and completely rebuilt, fitted with forged Wössner pistons, Stage 1 camshafts, an uprated turbocharger, lightweight flywheel and an Abbott Racing water-cooled charge-cooler system. Engine management was recalibrated to suit, producing around 230bhp with markedly reduced turbo lag and a strong, flexible mid-range that feels entirely in keeping with the character of the car. Cooling, lubrication and exhaust systems were comprehensively upgraded, with particular attention paid to heat management and long-term reliability.
The gearbox was fully rebuilt and strengthened, fitted with a Quaife limited-slip differential and short-shift mechanism, while suspension, steering and braking systems were stripped, refurbished and rebuilt throughout. Correct Carlsson 16-inch alloy wheels were fitted and today are shod with brand new Michelin tyres.
Inside, the work was carried out with equal care. The seats were re-trimmed in half-leather with period-correct cloth inserts, the headlining renewed, factory-spec air conditioning installed and the cruise control repaired. Electrical systems were comprehensively refreshed, and a discreet Blaupunkt audio system fitted alongside additional sound-deadening.
The result is a 900 Turbo 16 S that nails the brief set out in the first place. It is a supremely capable car and is a joy to drive. The expertise of both Abbott and the owner gives you modern car confidence while retaining all the charm and experience one expects and wants from a Saab 900 Turbo. The only downside to the restoration was the cost, an eye watering £45,000 was spent in total! Of course, this was never supposed to make financial sense, it rarely does, but what it leaves behind is a testament to Dr. Eardley, a gentleman who was loyal and loved the Saab brand and we can only thank him for listening to his passion, not his accountant. A small reward came in 2016 when the car won Best in Class at the 2016 Saab National Meeting.
Since completion the Saab has covered about 10,000 miles. The current owner acquired the car in March 2024 and has serviced the car annually with a local Saab specialist.
The car is accompanied by two sets of keys, a complete tool kit and a history file with invoices going back over 20 years.
With its limited right-hand-drive production, late build date and depth of documented work, this car represents not only one of the finest examples of the classic 900 Turbo 16 S, but also one of the last truly independent Saabs, conceived and engineered before the influence of General Motors started the slow decline that would eventually spell the end of this legendary brand.