A few days ago, Alex got in touch to have his stunning gen 1 9-5 Aero added to the High Mile Club, but I thought it deserved more than just that. Having covered a healthy 213,000km / 132,000 miles, what is incredible, is that he's owned it since 2001.

"This was my first car, bought when I was at University. I used to drive it more frequently back then, commuting from the Eastern regions in to Kyiv, but then I eventually moved to the capital. From 2006 up to 2016 it was kept stored in a garage, whilst I drove a number of other cars.

As the war actions started in the Eastern regions of Ukraine, I undertook a two day road trip to rescue the Saab Aero through "war zone territories" and is now with me again in Kyiv.

I kept it in stock-condition up until 2018, when I decided to make it a real 'sleeper'. I extensively modified it with Koni sport shocks, Eibach springs -3, TD04HL-19T hybrid turbo, custom intercooler, 3" downpipe and exhaust and upgraded intake, Porsche vacuum brake booster, Hell Performance brake lines, 4-piston Brembo calipers, WISECO forged pistons and plenty more, it's now running around 300+hp and 600nM torque but aesthetically looks factory standard".

It's always a privilege to share these Saab High Mile stories, especially ones that have been cared for and enjoyed by one owner from almost new. Nice work Alex and thank you for sharing.