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SAAB 96 Rare
As of 2025 Q4, 648 SAAB 96s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 649 in 2025 Q3 — only 100% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 5 (0.8%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 43% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (648 in the latest data).
Rarer than 39% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the 96
The Saab 96 is an automobile manufactured and marketed by Swedish automaker Saab from 1960 to January 1980, replacing the Saab 93. The 96 featured aerodynamic two-door bodywork, four-passenger seating and at first a two-stroke, three-cylinder engine, later a four-stroke V4.
SAAB 96 — questions & answers
How many SAAB 96 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 648 SAAB 96 were still registered in the UK — 372 licensed and on the road, plus 276 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the SAAB 96 rare?
The SAAB 96 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (648), making it rarer than 39% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the SAAB 96 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of SAAB 96 on UK roads rose by 5 (0.8%).
What fuel do most SAAB 96 use?
Most SAAB 96 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the SAAB 96 peak?
The SAAB 96 peaked at 649 registered in 2025 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.