One benefit of hoarding, is that I have an entire library full of Saab photos to flick through when I’m searching for inspiration. During a recent wander through the archives, I came across this absolute beauty of a car; the then newly launched 9-5.

Back in 2011, I borrowed a 9-5 TTiD 4 Aero demonstrator from my local Saab dealer; Bond Street Saab. It was beautifully specified with virtually every available option and had also been subtly enhanced by them.

Arctic white solid paintwork with a satin black, panoramic roof, 10 spoke edge silver 19" alloys, tuned and lowered sport chassis and jet black leather ventilated sport interior, when inside, the beautifully designed, white sunroof blind gave the entire space an etherial feel, very Nordic, and the overall sense was of a wonderfully crafted car, unlike any other on the market at the time.

We all know its life was cut short by the events that overwhelmed Saab, but I still feel it was a last, brave creation that showed a little bit of Saab’s true spirit again, a design that looks as fresh today as it did in 2011. For the entire time I had the car, it rained, but to be honest, I really couldn’t think of a better environment to photograph the gorgeous Arctic White 9-5.