Is a Saab a good car?
The Saab is extremely well made, very comfortable especially on long journeys, despite its age is V ery reliable, however fuel economy is average at best. The soft top roof keeps the car very warm without any leakage. There is a surprisingly roomy boot & interior.
Who owned Saab in 2008?
General Motors
The American manufacturer General Motors (GM) took 50 percent ownership. Two well-known models to come out of this period were the Saab 9-3 and the Saab 9-5.
Is Saab considered a luxury car?
Many drivers may refer to Swedish car brand, Saab, as a luxury vehicle, but according to Kelley Blue Book, Saab can be described more accurately as ‘quirky,’ a term that is attributed to the rare positioning of the ignition and other features that make the Saab a little different from the norm for luxury cars.
Is Saab a safe car?
However, in practice, Saab cars prove their dominance in the field of driver and passenger safety on the roads around the World every day. The frontal crash zones on the Saab performed their role and absorbed the bulk of the impact, the airbags were also activated, and the driver was safe.
What kind of car is a 1997 Saab 900?
I bought my 1997 Saab 900 SE convertible in October 2010. It is the special edition Talledega convertible with Saabs 2.0T engine, leather seats, wood grain dash, electric seats, heated seats, driver memory, dual airbags, ABS and most saftey features you would expect on a modern family car. It is very much a drivers car.
What kind of engine does the Saab 900 Talladega have?
Concurrently with ‘The Saab 900 Talladega Challenge 1996’, Saab will be introducing a new special model known as the Saab 900 Talladega Edition. The new Saab 900 Talladega Edition is powered by the Saab 2.0-litre 185 bhp turbo engine and will be marketed only as a 1997 model. The car has all of the equipment included in the Saab 900 SE.
What’s the speed of a Saab 9000 Turbo?
In 1986, a Saab 9000 Turbo in perfectly standard trim set up a world speed record on it by travelling 100 000 kilometres at an average speed of 213.299 km/h (133.465 mph). Now – ten years later – Saab is launching yet another high-speed challenge on the Talladega circuit, this time with a Saab 900 in ‘The Saab 900 Talladega Challenge 1996’.
When did the Saab 900 T16 Turbo come out?
1990 2dr 900 T16 and light-pressure 8v Turbo replaced by 900S 16v with light-pressure turbo 1991 T16 Aero introduced with 175bhp; light-pressure Aero added later 1993 Mar Final edition Ruby: aircon, special wheels/seats, no bodykit.