It was a great car. I had one and it was fast and very reliable, stable at high speeds in narrow and twisting roads and bad weather. Not nearly as fun as the pre-GM. We still keep a 91 900 turbo bought new, and it’s so much fun to drive. But the post GM 900 and the 9-3 were extremely capable cars.
I love the NG900 and the classic 900 as well. I had a 1995 900S, 5 speed 2 door and currently have a 1996, 5 speed SE turbo convertible. It's a blast to drive. Thanks for doing this video and sharing.
The convertible models were a huge success for Saab. I do think the NG900 is underrated but on the whole if you can find a good one they are an excellent modern classic. Thanks for watching
Just discovered this and your 30th anniversary video. Outstanding. I'm on my 2nd NG900 - a red 97 2.0L convertible. The one that hooked me was a black 1995 900S. Underbelly rust consumed it. Cheers!
Awesome car! I knew the 900 had a lot in common with Vauxhall but I never knew how much it was based on the cavalier. Quality video too, loved the exterior shots!
Even if the base chassis is "same" Saab actually modified almost everything....reason why 9-5 was nail into coffin when it was announced and developed. But in case of 900NG, similar parts are here: Floorpan, bulkhead, steering, brake parts(not all), and some suspension parts. Rest is Saab 😊, yes you can crossfit fee other parts but anyway... It's like comparing Saab 9000 vs Fiat croma And Lancia Thema, they share same parts, allthough Saabs floor is hugely thicker and better material what was used on "Italo wonders" Brgds from Finland, owned 23 Saabs by far, now only few ones left, 2.1 900 turbo, 900NG 2.0 and 9-5 aero Hirsch.
What a lovely 900ng! Looking really nice and taken care of. I have had one myself too in green but already preferred red when I bought it. But there aren't many left here. Hope it is doing fine still!
I like these. Great vid. Has a P reg 900S n/a auto which I loved. Rarest are the T9 Special Reserve conversions by Abbott Racing..about 225 bhp. They could be ordered new thru the Saab City main dealer..at a premium. This was all pre Hirsch of course.
Still have my 1994 Saab 900ng Convertible. Hard to believe its almost 30 years old now. It spend 2 years on a scrapyard (left fender and door were damaged, and the roof didnt work.) Revived it, been a semi-daily since then. Its a 2.3i, with now 192k km on it (got it with 170k) I still have a 2.3t engine from a Saab 9000 floating around... and its itching.. 😅😅
Mine was M712DGT. Black, beige interior, it was also a 900 SE 2.0T coupe. It didn't have the climate control but it did have sunroof and 3 spoke steering wheel. I always thought the coupes had 3 spoke steering wheel until I saw this video. Saab did a fantastic job turning a turd of a chassis into something as good as this car.
I think Saab did the best they could do really. It’s a shame it didn’t have the Calibra rear suspension set up because that was more superior than the base model Cavalier set up it was given
I have the exact same model here in Massachusetts. Only difference- driver on the left. Mine is a 1998, black with a sunroof and 278,000 miles on the clock. Unfortunately lots of rust due to the experience of 26 New England winters. But engine and gearbox are as strong as ever- never had to service either in any major way. The rear wheel arches are a notorious weak point as damp gets trapped between the 2 layers of steel. I'm hoping to get to 300k and then I think we'll be done.
Had the same car but convertible 900 Turbo se but on a R Reg the car was my mother's originally which she bought at 18 months old at about 4 years my mum passed away.i kept the car for about 8 years which I replaced it with a 55 plate 93 2.0 T vector convertible followed by an 08 Saab 93 sportwagon 1.9.cdti vector. I fancy a late 12plate 95.
I had a brand new black ‘98 9-3 Coupe and I thought it was pretty good looking (except for the rear end) and fairly well made. However, I hated that the steering column shook on startup (poor scuttle rigidity that led to eventual MoT failures) and ride and handling were fairly poor as the chassis was, of course, based on the Opel Vectra / Vauxhall Cavalier floor pan.
What a nice condition GM900. I used to own a M-reg 900SE, black, 3dr and it had beige leather interior. It didn't have the climate control but did have a sunroof. Interesting, I wonder why your coupe has a 4-spoke steering wheel? I thought all coupes had 3-spoke steering wheel. Pity this coupe is as under-appreciated as the Vauxhall Calibra.
I think eventually the NG900 will become appreciated however I think that’s a few years off. My old 900s had sunroof no climate but had aircon and cruise. It had the same steering wheel as this SE Thanks for the comment
these were OK(ish) but drove poorly compared to a 'real' 900. The bulkhead mounted steering rack didn't help matters..Really you'd only buy one were individuality was a priority - or the straight line turbo rush..Something lke an e36 3 series or even a mondeo was streets ahead as a driving experience...
Yes you are right. I’ve owned 2 E36 328i coupes. In 1994 the under pinnings off the NG were already a good few years old and mounting a steering rack on the bulk head is a very old school method. Mondeos are great cars but incredibly dull in comparison with only the 2.5 V6 worth a look
I don't think they were great cars. They were okay and fast allright. But they are a vauxhaull vectra with some quirky saab parts bolted on. The build quality was not amazing
It was a great car. I had one and it was fast and very reliable, stable at high speeds in narrow and twisting roads and bad weather. Not nearly as fun as the pre-GM. We still keep a 91 900 turbo bought new, and it’s so much fun to drive. But the post GM 900 and the 9-3 were extremely capable cars.
I love the NG900 and the classic 900 as well. I had a 1995 900S, 5 speed 2 door and currently have a 1996, 5 speed SE turbo convertible. It's a blast to drive. Thanks for doing this video and sharing.
The convertible models were a huge success for Saab. I do think the NG900 is underrated but on the whole if you can find a good one they are an excellent modern classic. Thanks for watching
I own 2 classic 900's and a 9000, I love them! Nice looking car you have there!
@@Semi0ffGrid7 I’d love a classic T16. Love them !
Just discovered this and your 30th anniversary video. Outstanding. I'm on my 2nd NG900 - a red 97 2.0L convertible. The one that hooked me was a black 1995 900S. Underbelly rust consumed it. Cheers!
@@cjcoppola78 sadly then do rust. Mine passed the MOT a couple of days ago with no advisories
Awesome car! I knew the 900 had a lot in common with Vauxhall but I never knew how much it was based on the cavalier. Quality video too, loved the exterior shots!
Glad you liked it!
Even if the base chassis is "same" Saab actually modified almost everything....reason why 9-5 was nail into coffin when it was announced and developed.
But in case of 900NG, similar parts are here:
Floorpan, bulkhead, steering, brake parts(not all), and some suspension parts.
Rest is Saab 😊, yes you can crossfit fee other parts but anyway...
It's like comparing Saab 9000 vs Fiat croma
And Lancia Thema, they share same parts, allthough Saabs floor is hugely thicker and better material what was used on "Italo wonders"
Brgds from Finland, owned 23 Saabs by far, now only few ones left, 2.1 900 turbo, 900NG 2.0 and 9-5 aero Hirsch.
Lovely car! I owned a 1994 Black SE Turbo back in the day and boy did it go well!
Yeah I think 40-70 mph they would keep up with a lot of modern stuff
@@tjshill82 performance was insane! I always fancied a 9-3 Viggen in that lovely metallic blue!
Love it dude. Such an awesome car, good video fella!!
What a lovely 900ng! Looking really nice and taken care of. I have had one myself too in green but already preferred red when I bought it. But there aren't many left here. Hope it is doing fine still!
Thanks for the comment. I’ve taken the car off the road until around April next year now. I think they look best in Red but I am biased
SAABs 1993 - 2002...it's a fact: greatest car in the history of mankind.
The 'Little Hot' cracked me up. Oeuver
Looks in good shape !. Just needs a remap now from me 🙂 Paul @ The SAAB Clinic UK.
😂😂
Get rid of the "sporty" airfilter if you want the cam chain to last.
I'll keep an regular then. Thank you.
Чудове авто, в мене також був 900 NG (1995), з теплотою згадую його, зараз в мене 9-3 SS Aero (2004).
I like these. Great vid. Has a P reg 900S n/a auto which I loved. Rarest are the T9 Special Reserve conversions by Abbott Racing..about 225 bhp. They could be ordered new thru the Saab City main dealer..at a premium. This was all pre Hirsch of course.
Thanks for the comment. My old white 900s was approximately 240bhp 20 years ago and it was incredibly fast. I think I will keep this one as it is
@@tjshill82 Abbott Racing mods on the 900S? Yes, keep the NG900 - they are becoming increasingly hard to find esp in good condition!
@@tjshill82 just watched your Alfa vid. Where do you find these cars lol?
@@allanprits3484 I’ve just been lucky. But I do spend a lot of time searching Facebook market place etc
@@tjshill82 well, I've subscribed so will see the next one !
Still have my 1994 Saab 900ng Convertible. Hard to believe its almost 30 years old now.
It spend 2 years on a scrapyard (left fender and door were damaged, and the roof didnt work.)
Revived it, been a semi-daily since then. Its a 2.3i, with now 192k km on it (got it with 170k)
I still have a 2.3t engine from a Saab 9000 floating around... and its itching.. 😅😅
@@tim1polman isn’t it just. I think they styling it so well
Good clean car and good video
Looks nice.
Mine was M712DGT.
Black, beige interior, it was also a 900 SE 2.0T coupe. It didn't have the climate control but it did have sunroof and 3 spoke steering wheel. I always thought the coupes had 3 spoke steering wheel until I saw this video.
Saab did a fantastic job turning a turd of a chassis into something as good as this car.
I think Saab did the best they could do really. It’s a shame it didn’t have the Calibra rear suspension set up because that was more superior than the base model Cavalier set up it was given
I have the exact same model here in Massachusetts. Only difference- driver on the left. Mine is a 1998, black with a sunroof and 278,000 miles on the clock. Unfortunately lots of rust due to the experience of 26 New England winters. But engine and gearbox are as strong as ever- never had to service either in any major way. The rear wheel arches are a notorious weak point as damp gets trapped between the 2 layers of steel. I'm hoping to get to 300k and then I think we'll be done.
@@michaelhardiman7482 Wow that’s great going it must be one of the highest mile cars out there
Had the same car but convertible 900 Turbo se but on a R Reg the car was my mother's originally which she bought at 18 months old at about 4 years my mum passed away.i kept the car for about 8 years which I replaced it with a 55 plate 93 2.0 T vector convertible followed by an 08 Saab 93 sportwagon 1.9.cdti vector. I fancy a late 12plate 95.
Saab did seriously well with the convertible from a sales perspective. I don’t think I could cope with the body flex ha
I had a brand new black ‘98 9-3 Coupe and I thought it was pretty good looking (except for the rear end) and fairly well made. However, I hated that the steering column shook on startup (poor scuttle rigidity that led to eventual MoT failures) and ride and handling were fairly poor as the chassis was, of course, based on the Opel Vectra / Vauxhall Cavalier floor pan.
Yes would agree the ride certainly isn’t the best but I still love them 🤣
What a nice condition GM900.
I used to own a M-reg 900SE, black, 3dr and it had beige leather interior. It didn't have the climate control but did have a sunroof. Interesting, I wonder why your coupe has a 4-spoke steering wheel? I thought all coupes had 3-spoke steering wheel.
Pity this coupe is as under-appreciated as the Vauxhall Calibra.
I think eventually the NG900 will become appreciated however I think that’s a few years off.
My old 900s had sunroof no climate but had aircon and cruise. It had the same steering wheel as this SE
Thanks for the comment
i had a 1990 900S i don't think the next gen looked as good
It’s fair to say most people prefer the classic 900. I think the NG will have its time but it’s a while off
these were OK(ish) but drove poorly compared to a 'real' 900. The bulkhead mounted steering rack didn't help matters..Really you'd only buy one were individuality was a priority - or the straight line turbo rush..Something lke an e36 3 series or even a mondeo was streets ahead as a driving experience...
Yes you are right. I’ve owned 2 E36 328i coupes. In 1994 the under pinnings off the NG were already a good few years old and mounting a steering rack on the bulk head is a very old school method. Mondeos are great cars but incredibly dull in comparison with only the 2.5 V6 worth a look
I don't think they were great cars. They were okay and fast allright. But they are a vauxhaull vectra with some quirky saab parts bolted on. The build quality was not amazing