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20 Cars So Overbuilt They Made Their Engineers Regret It

6. Saab 900

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A beautifully maintained classic Saab 900 stands parked on a quiet street, showcasing timeless Swedish automotive design. | Photo by Efrem Efre on Pexels

The Saab 900 stood out for its innovative engineering and robust turbo engines, making it both unique and incredibly durable. Its distinctive design and overbuilt components meant many 900s stayed on the road for decades.
However, as Top Gear highlights, this obsession with quality drove up production costs and contributed to Saab’s eventual financial struggles. The 900’s long-lasting appeal was both a point of pride and a business dilemma.

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