SAAB · SAAB 90 · Cars
SAAB 90 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 40 SAAB 90s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 41 in 2014 Q3 — only 98% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the SAAB 90 is rarer than 69% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 40 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 69% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the 90
The Saab 90 is a family car produced by Saab from September 1984 to 1987. It was manufactured at a facility in Uusikaupunki (Nystad), Finland, at that time owned by a joint venture with Finnish Valmet called Saab-Valmet. The 90 was a continuation of the Saab 99, and it was basically a Saab 99 from the B-pillar forward with the rear of a Saab 900 sedan. The 90, while easier to build than the 99, was still considerably more labour-intensive than the more modern 900.
SAAB 90 — questions & answers
How many SAAB 90 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 40 SAAB 90 were still registered in the UK — 10 licensed and on the road, plus 30 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the SAAB 90 rare?
The SAAB 90 is genuinely rare, with only 40 left, making it rarer than 69% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the SAAB 90 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of SAAB 90 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most SAAB 90 use?
Most SAAB 90 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the SAAB 90 peak?
The SAAB 90 peaked at 41 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.