Description
This identification guide has been written for the Saab 99 Turbo, including the Combi Coupe, 2 door sedan and 5 door hatch. The 99 Turbo is widely regarded for its early adoption of turbocharging, and marked the beginning of Saab’s future passenger car styling philosophy, making it a unique and desirable vehicle.
As the Saab 99 Turbo gathers increasing interest, prices are starting to reflect the same. With the car being based on the standard Saab 99, there are specific features which must be assessed by a purchaser in order to identify a genuine 99 Turbo. This guide provides a summary of the various items to look for when identifying these cars, including the external features, internal features, paint colours/codes, mechanical features and the correct engine and chassis numbers.
Production numbers: 10,607 turbo models were built (includes all body styles combined).
Period of manufacture: 1977 – 1982 (only available in the U.S. during 1978).
Please note, this guide has been written based on a variety of online sources and enthusiast input. You should not rely on this guide to make any purchasing decision and we make no representation that all information is accurate. You should always seek independent professional advice when looking to purchase a unique car. If you have additional information, photographs or corrections you believe need to be made to this page, please contact us by clicking the button at the top of this page, or comment below.