Saab offers its customers distinctive individuality in its range of saloons, estates and convertibles. The Swedish manufacturer provides upmarket and stylish models in the mould of a BMW or Audi yet at a price considerably below that of its German rivals.
With a Convertible, a Saloon and a Sport Wagon estate, the 9-3 covers a fair bit of ground which is crucially important for Saab, a company that has only two main product families. The Swedes have simplifying the model range and as it stands, there are four trim levels: Airflow, Linear SE, Vector Sport and Aero. All cars get features such as alloy wheels, twin front, side and curtain airbags, dual zone climate control and a seven-speaker CD stereo.
Their other model is the 9-5 available in saloon and estate. The 9-5 is very good looking, quietly well engineered but above all an honest car. Private buyers looking for speed, safety and serenity would do well to check out the 9-5 before buying something tardier and Teutonic.