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  1. General Saab Discussions
    I found this pretty shocking. A group of midsized, moderately-priced family cars outperformed their more expensive, luxury-car counterparts in a new round of safety testing. Crash tests carried out by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety measured how 29 different makes and models of...
  2. General Saab Discussions
    http://www.break.com/index/incredible-helicopter-crash-top-gear-korea-2414810
  3. Help, Advice, Saabs and Motoring
    Afternoon all , seeking abit advise regarding a dickhead who done a runner, somebody crashed into side of my car causing a 1000 pound plus damage police investigating but not holding my breath , happened on Friday afternoon , I've just been out to have a look how bad it is in daylight ,it's...
  4. Classic Saab 9-3/GM900 (1994 - 2002)/Conv ( -2003)
    Looking for help for my 2001 93 SE 2.2 tid. The airbag warning light is permanently on after a short period of going on and off. My mechanic identified the problem through diagnostic system to be the driver-side airbag sensor (Left-hand drive). Unfortunately the airbag sensor is not inside the...
  5. Classic Saab 9-5 (1997 - 2009)
    hi All during my 7 hours sitting in traffic getting home on Tuesday I skidded into the car in front on the ice - slow speed less than 10mph and no obvious damage to their car but bit of damage to mine - don't think anything mechanical is broken as car worked for another two hours before I got...
  6. Saab 9-3 Sedan/Combi/TurboX/AWD(2003+)/Conv(2004+)
    5 weeks ago one crashed from behind into my Saab 9-3 SC (dec. 2006), 1.9Tid with particle filter. Since then, the car was parked at a repair shop waiting for me to settle with insurance company (it took so long because of their arrogance and non professional behavior and my case is still not...
  7. Saab News
    Saab Automobile have just released the Saab 9-5 Crash Test Video. It would be good to compare this with the EuroNCAP crash test shown back in December.
  8. Saab News
    Oops. Saddest day of my automotive life. - </img>
  9. Saab News
    No Saabs involved but this seems important enough to post anyway. It’s a Fifth Gear video found via Autoprophet. Mass vs modern technology. Who wins? Share This </img>
  10. Saab News
    The IIHS has just concluded some SUV crash tests, with the Chevrolet Trailblazer included. The results for the Trailblazer are counted as results attributable to the Saab 9-7x. Unfortunately. It’s something to seriously consider as the 9-4x continues it’s development that Saab place a huge...
  11. Saab News
    Just a quick not to let you know that Consumer Reports in the US has obtained IIHS video for all crash tests conducted and have placed them on site for everyone to see. That’s just an image below, not a playable video. You’ll have to click here to see those.
  12. Saab News
    Great UPDATE at the end —— I reported last week on a crash involving a 9-2x that left one of the occupants with a mild back injury after the seat broke on impact. My comment at the time was that it was a worrying event given that Saabs (and Subarus) are generally known as being very safe...
  13. Saab News
    Only one of these stories is Saab-specific, but both point out how safe your Saab is relative to other cars that don’t wear a Saab badge. First up - a car that does actually wear a Saab badge thought it isn’t a Saab at its core. The Saab 9-2x is, of course, based on the Subaru Impreza and...
  14. Saab News
    This is the official video from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety whom have recently supplied Saab History another film taken at their testing facility in Arlington, Virginia. In this video, you will see just why the 2007 Saab 9-3 Convertible was chosen as “Top Safety Pick 2007” for...
  15. Saab News
    Photo Credits: Saab Automobile <blockquote> 2007-05-31 Saab 9-3 Convertible Receives Top Crash Test Honors from IIHS DETROIT — The Saab 9-3 Convertible has earned the 2007 Top Safety Pick award for open-top models in crash tests conducted by the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway...
  16. Saab News
    [ Saab USA ] DETROIT -- The Saab 9-3 Convertible has earned the 2007 Top Safety Pick award for open-top models in crash tests conducted by the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. ... View the full article
  17. Saab News
    [ Saab Global ] To qualify for 'Top Safety Pick', a maximum 'good' rating must be recorded in each of three demanding tests involving frontal and side impacts and an evaluation of seat/head restraint protection in a simulated rear-end impact. ... View the full article
  18. Saab News
    [ Saab Italy ] Per ottenere il massimo punteggio nel Top Safety Pick, un veicolo deve superare tre severe prove di urto frontale e laterale ed una attraverso cui si verifica il livello di protezione offerto dai poggiatesta in caso di tamponamento ... View the full...
  19. Saab News
    I've filed this under "Road tests" but it should really be filed under "Road tests gone wrong". Aaron Gold from About.com had possession of one of Saab USA's test fleet, a 9-3 SportCombi, when someone tried a little too hard to get a closer look..... Photos © Aaron Gold, used with...
  20. Saab News
    I've filed this under "Road tests" but it should really be filed under "Road tests gone wrong". Aaron Gold from About.com had possession of one of Saab USA's test fleet, a 9-3 SportCombi, when someone tried a little too hard to get a closer look..... His description...
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