When were SAABs discontinued?

2011
The end of an era: Saab cars go defunct in 2011 After the company’s 20-year merger with Scania-Vabis came to an end in 1989, American car giant General Motors took a 50 per cent share of the new Saab Automobile business before making the company a wholly-owned subsidiary in 2000. Saab cars were no longer made by Saab.

Are there any problems with a 2003 Saab?

The car feels very light and corners like a sports car. These Saabs do have electrical problems but the only ones I encountered were passengers door lock stopped working and the high beam shutter in the Xenon headlights stopped working so no more high beams.

When did I buy a 2003 Saab 9-3 vector?

However, bought 2003 9-3 vector in Feb 2013 under 6k, looked new inside and out, one owner and no accident. Checked with Saab if the car had any mechanical service done. All the recalls had been taken care of and no other mechanical issues.

What are the zero to 60 times on a Saab?

For the latest Saab zero to 60 and quarter mile stats, we have taken the time to gather the most accurate level of information possible. We consider a wide range of things when gathering our quarter mile and zero to sixty sec, including the skill level of the driver, the source of the information, and the specifics related to Saab cars.

What’s the best quarter mile time for a Saab?

Welcome to the most complete Saab 0-60 & quarter mile times resource online offering a comprehensive index of Saab 0 to 60 car specs, including Saab 9-3 Viggen, Saab 9-2x Aero, Saab 900 Turbo Coupe, Saab 9-5 Sportwagon, Saab 9-7x and many more!

What kind of engine does a Saab wagon have?

The Linear sedan and wagon models use a 185-horsepower, turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine.

Is the Saab 9-5 a front wheel drive car?

Saab’s midsize front-wheel-drive 9-5 sedan and wagon earned subtle changes for the 2002 model year by getting styling updates to enhance the 9-5’s sporty character. The Swedish automaker also renamed its models to Linear, Arc and Aero, and these terms each denote a specific powertrain, wheels and interior trim.

What are the safety features on a 2003 Saab?

An Electronic Stability Program is standard on all models for 2003; only the Arc and Aero models previously had this safety feature. Saab’s new Sentronic system permits manual gear selection with the automatic transmission by using steering-wheel controls.

When did the production of the Saab 900 end?

Production ended on 8 May 2002 at the Trollhättan plant and 25 April 2003 at the Valmet plant in Finland. Saab claimed that 1,100 changes were made, including a revised suspension in an attempt to tighten up the handling characteristics of its predecessor, the Saab 900 (1994–1998 model).