Saab 900 Turbo
1978–1993
Lowest price
US$2,300
Since 2020
Median price
US$11,000
Since 2020 · n=15
Highest price
US$31,855
Since 2020
Sold cars
15
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 15 lots

Based on 15 verified auction results
US$12,600
Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$13,801
+10%
5-Year Forecast
US$14,211
+13%
Market scores
53
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1987
+US$3,475+32%6 with · 6 without · med confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Saab 900 Turbo market is tracking at a median of $12,600 in the US, with a projected appreciation to $13,801 over three years and $14,211 over five years—representing modest cumulative growth of 9.5 percent and 12.8 percent respectively. This appreciating classic is gaining gentle ground as enthusiasts recognize the model's turbocharged performance credentials and distinctive Swedish engineering.
Liquidity remains thin in the secondary market, with only eight tracked transactions in the past twelve months against a total sample of fifteen cars over a longer period. Prospective buyers and sellers should expect limited inventory at any given moment and may need patience to find either a vehicle that meets their standards or a ready buyer.
The Saab 900 Turbo occupies a collectible tier with a score of 6 and moderate overall desirability, suggesting steady but not fervent collector interest. These cars tend to appeal to enthusiasts who value turbocharged driving dynamics and Saab's idiosyncratic design heritage rather than to mainstream classic car buyers.
Transaction vehicles are averaging 86,529 miles, indicating that most examples in circulation show genuine use rather than garage-queen status. This mileage level is typical for a model now three to four decades old and reflects the practical ownership ethos that Saab owners have historically embraced.
The lack of current active listings underscores the thin market conditions and suggests that any motivated seller is likely to face a narrower buyer pool than more popular collectible segments. Patience and realistic pricing will be essential for achieving fair-market-value transactions in this niche.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$12,600
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked17
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared17 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,030
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months15
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$12,507
- Avg Mileage at Sale86,529 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$2,300 – US$31,855
- Total Sales Tracked15
Recent sales
Showing latest 15US$2,500
Bring a Trailer · 3 Aug 2026
metallic gray · 5-speed manual
US$4,500
Bring a Trailer · 26 Jul 2026
Cirrus White · manual
US$10,000
Bring a Trailer · 21 Jul 2026
75,000 mi
Talladega Red · automatic
US$14,250
Bring a Trailer · 19 Jul 2026
32,000 mi
US$17,500
Bring a Trailer · 16 Jul 2026
89,000 mi
US$14,750
Bring a Trailer · 15 Jul 2026
Ivory · 5-speed manual
US$18,500
Bring a Trailer · 6 Jul 2026
61,000 mi
Cherry Red · 5-speed manual
US$11,000
Bring a Trailer · 1 Jul 2026
135,000 mi
Black · 5-speed manual
US$31,855
Bring a Trailer · 30 Jun 2026
56,000 mi
Monte Carlo Yellow · 5-speed manual
US$7,500
Bring a Trailer · 26 May 2026
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.