Saab Auctioning Final 69 Cars

The final 69 cars that remained on Saab'sSaabSweden, 1947 > present28 models
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books are being auctioned. The final cars are predominantly new models and include 17 of the 33 second generation 9-5 SportCombisSaab Saab 9-5 SportCombiSweden, 2011 > present5 photos
made. 

The top versions of the 9-5 SportCombi used a 220hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine with LED headlights and leather interior. There was also a 190hp diesel and a 180hp petrol version. 

Most of the cars are new 9-5s and 9-3sSaab 9-3 Gen.2Sweden, 2003 > present237 versions
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, and it includes former CEO Victor Müller's top-of-the-line 9-5 Turbo6 XWD SportSedanSaab 9-5 Sedan Turbo6 XWDSweden, 2010 > present2 photos
with 300hp. As of this writing it has not met its 420,000 kronor ($63,600 or €48,600) reserve.

There are also several 9-4XSaab 9-4X Gen.1Sweden, 2011 > 20116 versions
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and 9-7XSaab 9-7xUnited States of America, 2005 > 20093 versions
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for auction. The 9-4X was a Cadillac SRXCadillac SRX Gen.2United States of America, 2010 > present15 versions
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based Saab that was sold in very limited numbers. There was an estimated 570 built. 

You can view a translated list of the auction listings here. Several of the cars still have their protective cladding on them. All of the auctions end on December 16. 

While it seems odd to see so many unreleased, brand new cars being sold, at least someone will be able to own them. While you will probably never see a 9-5 SportCombi on the road, enthusiats will get their hands on them to keep them from rotting away. 

Source: Pistonheads