Where was the Saab 9-3 convertible car made?
Saab manufactured various models at the Valmet Automotive plant in Uusikaupunki, Finland, between 1969 and 2003, in a joint venture established in 1968 together with Valmet. After 2003 Saab did not manufacture any cars in Finland, as the production of the 9-3 convertible then moved to Graz, Austria.
When did Saab become part of General Motors?
In 1989, the Saab car division of Saab-Scania was restructured into an independent company, Saab Automobile AB, headquartered in Sweden; General Motors and Investor AB controlled 50% each.
When did Saab merge with Scania and Vabis?
In 1968 the parent company merged with Scania-Vabis, and ten years later the Saab 900 was launched, in time becoming Saab’s best-selling model. In the mid-1980s the new Saab 9000 model also appeared. In 1989, the automobile division of Saab-Scania was restructured into an independent company, Saab Automobile AB.
Are there any real life accidents with Saab cars?
Safety has a high priority in the design of Saab cars. The cars are subjected to the Älgtest (elk test) as elk are a common cause of accidents in Sweden. Saab have compiled a database containing over 6,100 real-life accidents with Saabs. The first recorded event was in 1948 where Julian Shermis had an accident.
Is the Saab 9-3 vector a good car?
The ride is by no means harsh, but the 9-3 Vector thuds over large bumps. There’s a precision in the chassis that the old 9-3 was missing. With the old car’s combination of torque steer and copious body roll, you’d aim for a turn apex and hope you got within five feet of it. The new car slices right to it.
Can a clone key be used for a Saab?
A clone key is also an option. We do not recommend these due to some problems which can occur during diagnostic procedures. We strongly recommend that if you are going to have a replacement SAAB key, that you do it properly. Our engineers are very experienced and can advise you what is going to be best for you.
Why did Saab not make a 9-3 hatchback?
Saab designers have their reasons for dissing the hatch. Although many of us thought the hatchback gave the 9-3 a practical edge, Saab says a majority of folks with 30 grand to spend on their cars think hatchbacks look cheap.
Where is the information screen on a Saab?
In addition, there’s an eight-inch-long fixed, elliptical LCD screen, called the Saab Information Display, that is centrally mounted where the top of the dash meets the base of the windshield. It displays the trip-computer information as well as the outside temperature, the radio station, and if equipped, navigation instructions.