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Saab 96 1960

New model, new larger engine 841cc 38hp.

Saab 96 GT750 1960-1962

Like 93 GT750 but 96 body.

Saab Sport 1962-1964

841cc engine 52hp, disc brakes.

Saab 96 1961

Start key, changed upholstery.

Saab 96 1962

New upholstery, new distributor, grey rims, seat belts as standard.

Saab 96 1963

Horn switch on steering wheel, higher chairs, improved heating system, Saab badge moved to the grill.

Saab 96 1964

New instruments, 2-circuit brakes, self-adjustable in the front, ventilated distributor, new rear badge.

Saab 96 1965

New front,  new front bumper, new cooling system with the cooler in the front, 40hp, separate generator, hanging pedals.

Saab 96 1966

Three carburetor, 42hp.

Saab 96 Sport 1965

Engine with 55hp

Saab 96 V4 1967

New 4-stroke V4 engine 1498cc 65hp, front disc brakes.

Saab 96 V4 1968

Larger windscreen, new steering wheel.

Saab 96 1968

Last year with 2-stroke engine.

Saab 96 V4 1969

New grill, new head lights, servo assisted breaks, new hubs and badges.

Saab 96 V4 1969

Version for USA.

Saab 96 V4 1970

New dashboard, new steering wheel.

Saab 96 V4 1971

Headlight washers, improved heating system, improved rust protection.

Saab 96 V4 1972

Electrical heated driver seat, new rims.

Saab 96 V4 1973

Halogen head lights, new hubs, new instrument design.

Saab 96 V4 1974

New seat belts, improved rust protection, new cooler, new black grill.

Saab 96 1975

Reinforced gearbox, radial tires, black windshield wipers.

Saab 96L 1975B

Better space in back seat, new rubber bumpers, new steering wheel.

Saab 96L 1976

62hp engine

Saab 96L 1977

Seats from Saab 99, larger mirrors, new design on bumpers.

Saab 96L 1977B

New carburetor, 68hp.

Saab 96GL 1978

New rear lights, spoiler on the trunk.

Saab 96GL 1979

Black round the windows, hubcaps. Produced only in Finland.

Saab 96GL 1980

Last model.

VIN-number:

1960: 100001-112500
1961: 112501-139600
1962: 139601-168000
1963: 168001-201400
1964: 201401-238225
1965: 310001-349693
1966: 370001-400750
1967: 420001-458526
1968: 470001-507018
1969: 96 520001-96 552859
1970: Swedish no. 96 560001-96 592844
1970: Finish no. 60 600001-60 601540
1971: Swedish no. 96 600001-96 627413
1971: Finish no. 61 600001-61 602639
1972: Swedish no. 96 722000001-96 722021567
1972: Finish no. 96 726000001-96 726006009
1973: Swedish no. 96 732000001-96 732023028
1973: Finish no. 96 736000001-96 736008344
1974: Swedish no. 96 742000001-96 742017275
1974: Finish no. 96 746000001-96 746005605
1975: Swedish no. 96 75 2000001-96 752015165
1975: Finish no. 96 756000001-96 756007419
1975: Swedish no. 96 752060001-96 752064517 and 96 753060001-96 753060550 (75B)
1976: Swedish no. 96 762000001-96 762007239 and 96 763000001-96 763001222
1976: Finish no. 96 766000001-96 766007634
1977: Swedish no. 96 772000001-96 772000439 and 96 773000001-96 773004539
1977: Finish no. 96 776000001-96 776003753
1977: Swedish no. 96 773006001-96 7730009922 (77B)
1977: Finish no. 96 776006001-96 776009247 (77B)
1978: Swedish no. 96 783000001-96 783004536
1978: Finish no. 96 786000001-96 786006137
1979: Finish no. 96 796000001-96 796010740
1980: Finish no. 96 806000001-96 806002820

© Pictures Gunnar A Sjögren, From the book “The Saab way” Facts from ”The Saab way”, ”Saab Bilarna dom första 40 åren” and the Swedish Saab club.

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