This 1985 Saab 900 Aero is a European-market example that was acquired by the seller in 2021, and it is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four linked with a replacement five-speed manual transaxle. Work following the seller’s acquisition included a repaint in two-tone metallic blue and silver, and replacing the cylinder head, clutch, brake master cylinder, and engine mounts. A lightweight flywheel, a stainless-steel exhaust system, and a D088 intercooler were also added under current ownership. The car features Airflow lower bodywork, fog lights, a reflective rear decor panel, a sunroof, a rear spoiler, 15″ Inca alloy wheels, a leather-wrapped Nardi steering wheel, VDO auxiliary gauges, a Blaupunkt stereo head unit, and tan leather upholstery. This 900 Aero is now offered by the seller in France with an owner’s manual, parts, and service invoices as well as French registration in the seller’s name.
The seller reports that the exterior was repainted in its factory color scheme of Slate Blue over Silver in 2023, and a replacement hood badge and window seals were installed at that time. The car features Airflow aerodynamic bumper covers and lower cladding, and additional details include a sunroof, a rear spoiler, a reflective rear decor panel on the rear hatch, fog lights, front window rain deflectors, cornering lights, and impact bumpers. The power antenna and left door mirror adjustment do not work.
The 15″ Inca light alloy wheels are mounted with 195/60 Michelin tires. Factory equipment included power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering, and braking is handled by discs at each corner. Bilstein dampers and KPC lowering springs were installed in 2022, according to the seller. Curb marks are visible on the right-rear wheel.
The heated front bucket seats and the rear bench are trimmed in tan leather, and interior appointments include power windows, a heater, a heated rear window, and a Blaupunkt Bremen stereo linked with Focal speakers.
Teh leather-wrapped Nardi steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation consisting of a 245-km/h speedometer and a 7k-rpm tachometer with an inset clock as well as a combination gauge. Auxiliary VDO gauges for boost pressure, oil pressure, and oil temperature were installed above the heater controls in 2021. The six-digit odometer shows 361k kilometers (~225k miles), approximately 10k kilometers of which were added under current ownership. The seller states that the odometer is not accurate, and the total mileage is unknown.
The car is equipped with a turbocharged 16-valve 2.0L inline-four, with features Bosch fuel injection and Automatic Performance Control (APC). The cylinder head was replaced in 2022, and additional work under current ownership included repainting the engine compartment, repairing the wiring harness, installing a Do88 intercooler, and replacing the engine mounts and various oil seals.
Power is sent to the front wheels through a replacement five-speed manual transaxle that was installed in 2022. A replacement clutch and a Swedish Dynamics lightweight flywheel were installed at that time, and stainless steel center and rear exhaust components were fitted under current ownership.
An owner’s manual and service records accompany the car.
The vehicle is being sold on its French registration, which lists the first registration date as 14 February, 1985. The sale does not include a title, as the vehicle is registered in a country that does not issue titles for vehicles.