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This Saab 9-3 Started As A 175-HP Patrol Car - Saab Turned It Into A V6 XWD Interceptor

Summary by saabplanet.com
In 2009, a Swedish traffic police Saab 9-3 Vector 2.0T was damaged in a moose strike and sent back to Trollhättan. Instead of restoring it to original specification, Saab rebuilt it into a 2.8T V6 with XWD, effectively transforming a standard patrol car into a factory-converted interceptor. Sold at auction in 2023 for just over $13,000, this car represents a rare case of manufacturer-authorized drivetrain escalation within active police service.…
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saabplanet.com broke the news in on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
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