2007 Saab 9-3 Aero Sportwagon

Highlights

• 2.8-litre V6 turbo
• Six speed automatic transmission with paddleshift
• MOT to November 2025
• Unmodified, factory specification
• London ULEZ compliant

Overview

Beloved of architects, artists, engineering enthusiasts and interesting oddballs worldwide, Saab have long been the go-to brand for anyone looking for a beautifully engineered car with just a dash of the strange and unexpected. And when they’re wearing the ‘Aero’ badge, they usually offer an exceptionally healthy slug of oomph to back up the quirky appeal.

Here we have what is, quite possibly, the perfect modern Saab – an Aero estate in a handsome shade of blue (very Scandi) powered by a turbocharged V6 and with an automatic transmission offering a neat combination of thrills and smooth cruising capability.

This particular example is presented in clean, original condition, with no modifications and a good service record. If you love the idea of a Q-car (and let’s face it, who doesn’t), then a “do everything” estate mated to a 246bhp turbocharged V6 has to be pretty high on your list of perfect dailies. With attractive two-tone leather upholstery, the interior is just as handsome as the exterior, and should be a lovely place to be as the miles waft past.

All in all, we reckon this 93 offers a wonderful mix of qualities and abilities that make it ideal for the UK’s roads. As an interesting, affordable, fun daily driver – and one that’s only going to get rarer – we’re not sure it can be beat.

Look at that – a Saab introduction and we didn’t mention jet fighters once!

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History and documentation

• First registered on 31 January 2007
• Four former keepers
• Current keeper since 26 November 2024
• Stamped service book with services as follows: April 2008 @ 7,542 miles; May 2010 @ 26,251 miles; July 2011 @ 35,613 miles; March 2013 @ 45,891 miles; April 2015 @ 59,716 miles; June 2016 @ 68,858 miles; June 2017 @ 73,875 miles; January 2018 @ 76,775 miles; March 2019 @ 87,199 miles; October 2021 @ 97,779 miles
• 109,461 miles on the clock, verified by MOT and service records
• Full original document pack, including stamped service book
• Two keys (which have been re-shelled and repaired)
• Current MOT to 6 November 2025
• V5 present in owner’s name
• HPI clear (checked January 2025)
• Unmodified and in standard factory specification
• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• Two-tone cream and black leather upholstery throughout
• The leather looks to be in good order, with some light wear and creasing from age, but no significant damage other than to the driver’s seat, where the base is split and the outer bolster is showing more notable wear
• Dark grey carpeting and mats adorn the cabin and look to be in fine condition
• The cream headlining looks to be undamaged and secure, with no tears we could see
• All of the internal plastics and trim elements look to be in good order, with some marks and scuffs from use
• The correct “Aero” specification two-tone multi-function steering wheel is present and correct
• Electric windows and door mirrors
• CD/radio system
• Dual-zone air-conditioning
• Night panel switch
• The vendor tells us that everything works just as it should, with no faults reported
• Large boot space, with retractable load cover and rubber liner

Exterior

• Handsome solid blue paintwork is in good overall condition
• There are a few minor age related marks, scuffs and scratches, most noticeable but touched in on the vulnerable front spoiler and a small patch of paint peel above the rear number plate
• There’s also some lacquer-related marks to the roof area
• The bodywork all looks to be very clean and straight, with no signs of damage, corrosion or misalignment that we could identify
• Wind / rain deflectors have been fitted to the front side windows
• The exterior trim and badging appears to be in good order, with only the ‘Aero’ badge on the tailgate in need of replacement
• All of the glass looks to be in excellent condition, with no chipping or cracking on display
• Rear parking sensors
• Underneath, everything looks straight and tidy, with no notable corrosion and no damage we could discern
• The original factory 5-spoke, 17-inch alloy wheels are present and correct – they show some kerbing to the lips and a small amount of blistering, but are otherwise in decent condition
• A matched set of Continental Premium Contact 6 tyres is fitted, which all look to be in fine fettle, with no sidewall damage and a good amount of tread

Mechanical

• Turbocharged 2,790cc V6, driving the front wheels
• 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle-shift function
• Power-assisted steering
• ESP, TCS and ABS
• Factory performance figures: 246bhp / 258 lb ft, 0-62mph in 7.5 seconds, 149mph top speed
• The vendor tells us that the car starts, idles and drives just as it should, pulling cleanly through the rev-range, with no hesitations or misfires, and offers a very smooth driving experience with excellent mid-range punch
• We’re assured by the vendor that the car has no mechanical issues they are aware of

Summary

There’s a reason that no one buys just one Saab. Speak to any Saab owner, and they will nearly always tell you that they have had a number of them – often they are loyal to the point of only driving Saabs. Such loyalty is born from Saab’s fabulous attention to detail, excellent engineering, fine ride and handling, as well as the quirky design touches that distinguish the marque.

To our minds, this 93 Aero Sportwagon is the encapsulation of everything that makes the brand great – superb performance, attractive design, great build quality and a fine level of comfort. As a proposition for “all the car you ever need”, it makes a very strong case for itself.

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