1994 Saab Touch Up Paint (14 OEM Colors)

The 1994 Saab Vibe

1994 was a turning point for the folks in Trollhattan. The "New Generation" 900 had just landed, trying to convince the world that a car could be part fighter jet and part sensible Swedish commuter. It was a year of flannel shirts, Ace of Base on the cassette deck, and the rise of the 9000 Aero as the ultimate sleeper. While the '94 palette was full of funky teals and eucalyptus greens, our database has focused on the absolute survivor: Black. In the mid-90s, a black Saab wasn't just a car; it was a statement that you were probably an architect with a secret lead foot. It's the color that best captured that "stealth bomber" aesthetic Saab was so proud of.

Paint Health Check

Look, I've been around the block, and 1994 puts your Saab right in the crosshairs of the Peeling Era. By the mid-90s, the industry had fully committed to the basecoat-and-clearcoat system. It looked great on the showroom floor, but the bond between that deep black pigment and the protective clear layer wasn't always a lifelong marriage. After three decades, these cars are prone to "delamination." You'll see it start as a tiny white cloudiness on the roof or the hood-that's the clear coat deciding it's had enough of this atmosphere and wanting to go on its own. Once it starts lifting, it doesn't stop until your Saab looks like it's recovering from a bad sunburn.

Restoration Tip

The secret to keeping a '94 Saab looking like a Swedish masterpiece is aggressive chip management. Because this era is so susceptible to clear coat failure, a single rock chip is more than an eyesore-it's an entry point for moisture and air to get under the clear. Once that happens, the clear coat begins to "bridge" and flake away. Therefore, you need to seal every nick and scratch immediately. Don't wait for a weekend project; touch it up as soon as you see it to lock down the edges of the clear coat. If you keep the air out, you keep the clear on.