When you started to clean it I thought 'well it's not too bad' Then opening the doors I could see bits falling off so it is likely the underside is rotten. On the plus side the interior is in good condition and despite the headlining sagging it may be savable. It will be interesting to see if the engine is free and if it runs that will be a bonus. Edward does well and earns his keep getting rid of the cobwebs for Claire and he doesn't argue! Thanks for the post Elton and Claire. 👍👍
Thanks for saving this one, even if only as a parts car. It may be saveable but would require a total stripdown to establish the facts. Regardless, I imagine a saab owner would love this as a source of spares. Thanks for posting.
Surprisingly solid considering where it was sat, other leaser brands would be so much rustier! Plus you wouldn't be able to open the doors on them without them falling off (Escort springs to mind). Any that interior looks mint!
Another great video. I do love a Saab 900. This one is more than a little crusty. Well done both of you for the clean. I’m glad Claire got a new cassette for her collection 😀
A friend at school's Father was a Saab fan. He usually changed every four years. Not that there was much difference back then, but he was friendly with his local dealer so each year, they'd "upgrade" his 900 to whatever the latest tweak was!
Worked with Saab in the eighties great looking cars timeless styling and yes I ended up buying and selling these for many years The wheels aren't minlites they are Saab accessories back in the day and like the roof visor dealer added
It cleaned up quite well, the interior does look nice, even with all the rot around the edges it could be quite bad underneath, I'm sure it'll be a good parts car
Try using Stardrops from home bargain, a good squirt in warm water, takes dirt and moss of and only £1 a bottle, takes everything off for a mild soap solution.😊
Great to see you both back on the channel I love Saab cars but sadly It looks like a parts car. Great seats for someone with a good car that has seen a lot of wear. Keep on doing what you do... You can't win them all
Had one of those except mine was blue. Worth restoring imo ofc like any restoration it will cost more than its worth however they are fabulous cars. One of the only non British cars I love. Far far far better than any merc or bm they all need scraping. People with taste bought Saab. Those who bought mercs and and bms were and still are ripped off by horrifically badly built shit boxes.
I had a 1966 Saab 96 2 stroke aprox 48hp with a freewheeling feature downhill, you pulled a lever to freewheel downhill (and got out to push uphill lol) had you considered contactind jennychem for a sponsorship?
When I was young I had a boss who had a Saab - I couldn’t understand his obsession. 35 years later, on my third Saab I get it !!! And do check underneath - they were built like tanks. My 2006 93 vert has just had a clean bill of health on its MoT with the ex-Saab mechanic commenting on those solid parts.
What a shame to see a handsome car like that reach the end of the road - but I wouldn't want to be the one crawling underneath with a tub of Plastic Padding and some chicken wire. It's amazing how gripping these car washing videos can be, and yet no passers-by pause to watch me rinsing the wife's grubby Corsa.
Watchin it get cleaned is well satisfying
I have to say I love your channel, we need more people like you to save these old classic cars.
Thank you Mike 🙏
Triumph slant 4 under the bonnet!!
Great car in it's day
Well cleaned
Thanks 😁 got to love a Saab!!
Amazing. People cleaning cars. That's entertainment.
Sure is, we’re the new football.
Good stuff, I used to love these 900s.
Nice 👌
Looks mint from inside.
Just one of the coolest car shapes ever, I still have never had a 900 turbo, got to scratch that itch soon!
When you started to clean it I thought 'well it's not too bad' Then opening the doors I could see bits falling off so it is likely the underside is rotten. On the plus side the interior is in good condition and despite the headlining sagging it may be savable. It will be interesting to see if the engine is free and if it runs that will be a bonus. Edward does well and earns his keep getting rid of the cobwebs for Claire and he doesn't argue! Thanks for the post Elton and Claire. 👍👍
Nice video Claire, glamorous as always ;) looking forward to Elton trying to start the motor at some point!
Thanks for saving this one, even if only as a parts car. It may be saveable but would require a total stripdown to establish the facts. Regardless, I imagine a saab owner would love this as a source of spares. Thanks for posting.
Sure there be someone out there would take it on
We hope so, but the last few barn find Saabs we've taken to auction have flopped spectacularly.
Surprisingly solid considering where it was sat, other leaser brands would be so much rustier! Plus you wouldn't be able to open the doors on them without them falling off (Escort springs to mind). Any that interior looks mint!
Another great video. I do love a Saab 900. This one is more than a little crusty. Well done both of you for the clean.
I’m glad Claire got a new cassette for her collection 😀
Honestly I’m over the moon about the Enya cassette…..yes I’m easily pleased 😂 So glad you enjoyed the video ~Claire
A friend at school's Father was a Saab fan. He usually changed every four years. Not that there was much difference back then, but he was friendly with his local dealer so each year, they'd "upgrade" his 900 to whatever the latest tweak was!
Worked with Saab in the eighties great looking cars timeless styling and yes I ended up buying and selling these for many years
The wheels aren't minlites they are Saab accessories back in the day and like the roof visor dealer added
It cleaned up quite well, the interior does look nice, even with all the rot around the edges it could be quite bad underneath, I'm sure it'll be a good parts car
Would love to see the 405 jam sandwich 😎🚓
I like these and for a car that's been outside for 20+ years it doesn't look too bad
We really like them too, they were so ahead of their time. Still haven’t driven one though…..yet 😉
Try using Stardrops from home bargain, a good squirt in warm water, takes dirt and moss of and only £1 a bottle, takes everything off for a mild soap solution.😊
Another great clean up. Sadly not looking economical to repair. As always a great video. Have a good week. Marc from Australia 🇦🇺
Love a Saab!
Only you two could get me to watch a video about a saab !
😂😂 I dare say we will find some more barn find minis soon 😀 ~Claire
A brilliant channel guys keep it up
Do you have a rain water collection system from all your roofing to save mains water , as always a quality video
No, but I wish we did, as the water would also be better for washing cars.
Agree a parts car…. Helping keep other Saab’s on the road
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Great to see you both back on the channel I love Saab cars but sadly It looks like a parts car. Great seats for someone with a good car that has seen a lot of wear.
Keep on doing what you do... You can't win them all
Great looking cars......do you remember "The Paradise Club" with Lesley Grantham? He had a black one in that series :)
Yes! Blimey that’s a blast from the past 😁
Seen fair worse cars restored, it’s came up better than I expected. Too good for parts I’d think. Certainly interested to see if it ran
thats a cracking jet wash u have whats the Model??
Karcher K4 Power Control, they are about £200
@@UKBarnFinds cheers need a new one
The sped up version makes me wonder why you didn’t move the bin closer😂
😂😂
An uncracked dashboard is worth big money.
Had one of those except mine was blue. Worth restoring imo ofc like any restoration it will cost more than its worth however they are fabulous cars. One of the only non British cars I love. Far far far better than any merc or bm they all need scraping. People with taste bought Saab. Those who bought mercs and and bms were and still are ripped off by horrifically badly built shit boxes.
I've certainly seen folk rebuild complete floors etc. it takes a lot to kill a Saab!
I had a 1966 Saab 96 2 stroke aprox 48hp with a freewheeling feature downhill, you pulled a lever to freewheel downhill (and got out to push uphill lol) had you considered contactind jennychem for a sponsorship?
That actually sounds like fun! No, we haven't spoken to anyone about sponsorship. Currently, we like being free agents, but you never know.
why dont you clean a car from the top and work yourway downwards
We would usually….. it was just to be a bit more aesthetic and get some more interesting camera shots 😀
😢cleaning from the bottom is best, you can see what area you've done
Sad to see a car deteriorated so badly
Just a very decent condition parts car, For someone who owns one already. No point restoring, You'd Loose thousands once finished if put for sale..
You can easy fix all that rust cut it out and weld new pieces in
Try tasty classics loves a challenge to revive dont look that bad.
It's a good parts car, plenty of useful spares.
It will be okay as a parts car.
When I was young I had a boss who had a Saab - I couldn’t understand his obsession. 35 years later, on my third Saab I get it !!!
And do check underneath - they were built like tanks. My 2006 93 vert has just had a clean bill of health on its MoT with the ex-Saab mechanic commenting on those solid parts.
What a shame to see a handsome car like that reach the end of the road - but I wouldn't want to be the one crawling underneath with a tub of Plastic Padding and some chicken wire. It's amazing how gripping these car washing videos can be, and yet no passers-by pause to watch me rinsing the wife's grubby Corsa.