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Saab 99 1967

The new model 99 is shown for the first time.

Saab 99 1969

2-doors, 1709cc Triumph engine 80hp DIN 4-shift gearbox.

Saab 99 1970

New engine supports, new engine with fuel injection 87hp DIN together with automatic gearbox as an alternative, 4-doors came during the model year, clock, new steering wheel.

 


Saab 99 1971

Headlight wash wipe system, new engine 1854cc 86hp DIN with carburetor, 95hp DIN with fuel injection, new dashboard, new mirrors, new grill, last year with free wheel.

Models:

Saab 99 1972
Saab 99 EMS 1972

News

Impact absorbing bumpers, electrical heated drivers seat, 1854 cc engine with 88hp DIN, during the model year a new Swedish 1985cc engine with 110hp DIN is introduced first in the EMS model and later as a  95hp DIN version in the standard model, new rims.

Models:

Saab 99 X7 1973
Saab 99 L 1973
Saab 99 LE 1973
Saab 99 EMS 1973

News:

New safety bars in the doors, low price model X7 with 1854cc engine and chrome bumpers, black grill.

Saab 99 1974

Models:

Saab 99 X7 1974
Saab 99 L 1974
Saab 99 EMS 1974

News:

New seats, new steering wheel, improved door locks, new 3-door Combi coupé.

Saab 99 1975

Models:

Saab 99 1975
Saab 99 L 1975
Saab 99 EMS 1975

News:

Improved details for the chassis, new front breaks, power for the engine with carburetor is 100hp DIN, mechanical fuel injection gives 118hp DIN, new alternative is a 2-carburetor engine with 108hp DIN.

Saab 99 1976

Models:

Saab 99 L 1976
Saab 99 GL 1976
Saab 99 EMS 1976
Saab 99 GLE 1976

News:

Electrical heated rear window, 5-inch rims for all models, improved clutch,  5-doors  Combi coupé, new GLE model.

Saab 99 1977

Models:

Saab 99 L 1977
Saab 99 GL 1977
Saab 99 EMS 1977
Saab 99 GLE 1977

News:

New larger rear lights, larger mirrors, new carpets, new design on bumpers.


Saab 99 1978

Models:

Saab 99 L 1978
Saab 99 GL 1978
Saab 99 EMS 1978
Saab 99 GLE 1978

News:

GLE with 5-doors, sunroof on demand, oil cooler for cars with automatic gearbox, 2 or 3-doors EMS.

Saab 99 Turbo 1978

A new turbo charged engine with 145hp DIN, 3-doors.

Saab 99 1979

Models:

Saab 99 GL 1979
Saab 99 Turbo 1979

News:

Improved rear axel and front springs, new rims, plastic fuel tank.

Saab 99 1980

Models:

Saab 99 GL 1980
Saab 99 Turbo 1980

News:

Seats from the 900 model.

Saab 99 1981

Models:

Saab 99 GL 1981

News:

Back seat from the 900 model, new type of seat belts, mirrors adjustable from the inside, new steering wheel.

Saab 99 1982

Models:

Saab 99 GL 1982

News:

New engine type called H-engine, new rims, new grill, 5-speed gearbox for some models.

Saab 99 1983

Models:

Saab 99 GL 1983

News:

New grill, new design for the bumpers, rear fog lights as standard.

Saab 99 1984

Models:

Saab 99 GL 1984

News:

New angle for the steering wheel, lower seats.

VIN-numbers:

1969: 99 001001-99 014259
1970: Swedish VIN no. 99 020001-99 043053
1970: Finish VIN no. 90 600001-90 601640
1971: Swedish VIN no. 99 050001-99 075331
1971: Finish VIN no. 91 600001-91 606152
1972: Swedish VIN no. 99 722000001-99 722031968
1972: Finish VIN no. 99 726000001-99 726008665
1973: Swedish VIN no. 99 732000001-99 732041390
1973: Finish VIN no. 99 736000001-99 736010841
1973: Belgian VIN no.. 99 737000001-99 737004096
1974: Swedish VIN no. 99 742000001-99 742038672
1974: Finish VIN no. 99 746000001-99 746015285
1974: Belgian VIN no.. 99 747000001-99 747004096
1975: Swedish VIN no. 99 752000001-99 752041733
1975: Finish VIN no. 99 756000001-99 756015176
1975: Belgian VIN no.. 99 757000001-99 757005197
1976: Swedish VIN no. 99 762000001-99 762040165
1976: Finish VIN no. 99 766000001-99 766018032
1976: Belgian VIN no.. 99 767000001-99 767007740
1977: Swedish VIN no. 99 771000001-99 771036086 and 99 772000001-99 772008024
1977: Finish VIN no. 99 776000001-99 776018461
1977: Belgian VIN no.. 99 777000001-99 777004788
1978: Swedish VIN no. 99 781000001-99 781027837 and 99 782000001-99 782011345
1978: Finish VIN no. 99 786000001-99 786013650
1978: Belgian VIN no.. 99 787000001-99 787001800
1979: Swedish VIN no. 99 791000001-99 781001493 and 99 792000001-99 792006401 and 99 793000001-99 793010090
1979: Finish VIN no. 99 796000001-99 796008264
1980: Swedish VIN no. 99 803000001-99 803013361
1980: Finish VIN no. 99 806000001-99 806013808
1981: VIN no. 17 characters where the10th is B
1982: VIN no. 17 characters where the10th is C
1983: VIN no. 17 characters where the10th is D
1984: VIN no. Starting with YS3B where the10th is E

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