[2] In 2002, he graduated from the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre with a master's degree in wind orchestra conducting.
[1][3] He has translated books from Russian to Estonian, including the Adventures of Captain Wrongel by Andrey Nekrasov and The Story of a Red-haired Girl by Lydia Budogoskaya.
[1] Saan, after celebrating his 60th birthday in 2019, resigned from his post in the band and retired, as 60 is the maximum age in the Defense Forces.
His resignation effectively ended his 26-year career in the Estonian military, during which he has solely led the band.
His last concert with the band took place on 4 April, where the Commander of the Defense Forces Martin Herem handed him a symbolic sword for his services.