Saab might be long gone from the automotive landscape but it still maintains a loyal following all around the world. A fan of the now-defunct Swedish automaker found an unconventional way of upgrading his old Nissan Sentra which now identifies as a “Nisaab”.
The owner of the unique build is Theottle from Malaysia. If the name sounds familiar, it is because most of you might know him for his high-quality renderings which make regular appearances on CarScoops and other automotive websites. For this project, Theottle put aside the digital world for some real-life design tweaking.
The highlight of the Nisaab is the custom grille which was created with the help of a 3D printer. It features Saab-style intakes, replacing the original component with a chrome finish against a black background. According to the owner, the styling of the B14 reminded him of Saab models from the ’90s. With a little eye-squinting, the headlights could resemble those of a Saab 9000 sedan while the taillights have a dose of the smaller Saab 900.
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The Nissaab emblem humorously reveals the vehicle’s origins and its source of inspiration to everyone that comes across it on the roads of Kuala Lumpur. Finally, the “fudger edition” badges on the profile are a reference to Theottle’s other nickname.
The fourth-gen Nissan Sentra (B15), which was originally introduced in 1995, might not be a special kind of vehicle but this particular example has a sentimental value for the owner. His father bought it new back in 1997 so he could use it in college. When Theottle moved from Malaysia to Singapore, the family kept using it as a daily after their Sentra N16 got stolen. Fast forward to 2022, the son bought the B14 from the father with the intention of restoring it.
The next step for the Nissaab is to fix some dents and rusty spots around the bodywork before it gets a full respray. The problem is that those things usually take time and the car can’t be absent from its daily duties for too long. Bear in mind that the old Nissan has more than 200,000 km (124,274 miles) on the clock and is still going thanks to the bulletproof 1.6-liter engine.
Theottle’s Nisaab might sound a bit crazy but it is actually not too far from reality. Back in the ’00s, Saab presented the 9-2X which was a Subaru Impreza WRX with a redesigned face.
We would like to thank Theottle for sharing the story of his car with us