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SAAB SONETT Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 29 SAAB SONETTs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1 (3.6%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the SAAB SONETT is rarer than 71% 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 29 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 71% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the SONETT
The Saab Sonett is an automobile manufactured by Swedish automaker Saab between 1955 and 1957 and again between 1966 and 1974. The Sonett share its engines and other mechanical components with the Saab 93, 95 and 96 of the same era. It was mainly intended for the lucrative American export market and was only offered intermittently in the Swedish domestic market for the 1968 and 1972 model years. The first prototype, now known as the Sonett I, is a two-seat, open-top, lightweight roadster racer. Ten years later, the name was revived for the commercially distributed Sonett models II, V4, and III.
SAAB SONETT — questions & answers
How many SAAB SONETT are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 29 SAAB SONETT were still registered in the UK — 23 licensed and on the road, plus 6 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the SAAB SONETT rare?
The SAAB SONETT is genuinely rare, with only 29 left, making it rarer than 71% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the SAAB SONETT increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of SAAB SONETT on UK roads rose by 1 (3.6%).
What fuel do most SAAB SONETT use?
Most SAAB SONETT run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the SAAB SONETT peak?
The SAAB SONETT peaked at 29 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.