1999 Saab Viggen - $8,000 (Windsor)

1999 Saab 9-3 Viggen

condition: good

cylinders: 4 cylinders

drive: fwd

fuel: gas

odometer: 201,000

paint color: blue

title status: clean

transmission: manual

type: hatchback

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First year Viggen, only 426 of these were imported that year and this is a pretty good example of one. Just hit 200,000 miles, I’ve owned it for the past 50,000. I have used it as my daily for 4 years, but since the train came to Windsor it’s not getting driven and no one in the household can drive a stick so I’m letting her go. It’s been super reliable for me, replacing normal stuff during that time. New radiator, cv joints, maf sensor, Goodyear tires, not much else. I’m super neurotic about the oil, change it every 3,000 miles and drive it pretty conservatively. Here’s a list of things done prior to my ownership- At 80k, the engine was rebuilt with oversize forged pistons, new clutch, upgraded bearings, PCV #6 update (no sludge), sport engine/trans mounts. Sitting on lowering springs, Koni full adjustable sport shocks, Enkei rims, Taliaferro/Genuine Saab steering rack brace and upgraded rear anti-sway bar, BlueSaab V6.1 module (goes in place of 6CD changer to have Bluetooth w/ stock radio & steering wheel control).

The paint looks great from far, but does have some chips here and there, no dents. Drivers side seat has a tear, seat warmer not working. No issues on the passenger side. One small chip on windshield, no change with it in over a year. I replaced the windshield once and it got the chip a week later, couldn’t bear replacing it again.

The car runs amazingly, super smooth and good pull with the turbo. There is a sticky lifter that taps for a couple of minutes when it’s cold, goes right away. Been there as long as I’ve owned the car with no change.

Note on the license plate- most Saab people know that Viggen means thunderbolt in Swedish, named after a fighter jet. Viggen also has another meaning in Swedish, Tufted Loon. So I christened her the Crazy Loon. Will miss her.

post id: 7879728256

posted: 2025-09-07 08:57

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