Saab: The Ultimate Encyclopedia from 1947 to 2012

Saab 92 (1949 – 1956)

The very first production model of the brand, featuring an aviation-inspired aerodynamic profile.

Saab 93 (1955 – 1960)

The evolution of the 92, introducing a 3-cylinder engine.

Saab 94 Sonett I (1955 – 1957)

A small sporty roadster.

Saab 95 (1959 – 1978)

The brand's first family estate car.

Saab 96 (1960 – 1980)

The model that popularized Saab internationally, especially through legendary rally successes.

Saab Sonett II & III (1966 – 1974)

The return of the small sports coupe with fiberglass bodywork.

Saab 99 (1967 – 1984)

A major turning point. The model that democratized the Turbo engine in Saab production starting in 1977.

Saab 900 "Classic" (1978 – 1993)

The most iconic and best-selling model in the brand's history, famous for its driver-oriented cockpit and Cabriolet version (released in 1986).

Saab-Lancia 600 (1980 – 1986)

A rebadged Lancia Delta for the Scandinavian market, a result of a short-lived partnership.

Saab 90 (1984 – 1987)

A transitional model combining the front of a Saab 99 and the rear of a Saab 900.

Saab 9000 (1984 – 1998)

The brand's first large premium sedan, developed on a shared platform with the Fiat group (Croma, Thema, Alfa 164), available in aero, cd, cs, sp versions.

Saab 900 "New Generation" (1993 – 1998)

The first Saab developed under General Motors' direction, based on an Opel Vectra platform.

Saab 9-5 - 1st Generation (1997 – 2009)

Replaces the 9000 and maximizes safety (first active headrests).

Saab 9-3 - 1st Generation (1998 – 2002)

A deep stylistic and technical evolution of the 900 NG.

Saab 9-3 - 2nd Generation (2002 – 2011)

Popular sedan, estate (Sport-Hatch), and convertible, abandoning the traditional hatch for a more classic three-box profile.

Saab 9-2X (2004 – 2006)

Nicknamed "Saabaru," it was a rebadged Subaru Impreza estate sold exclusively in North America.

Saab 9-7X (2005 – 2009)

The brand's first SUV, imposing and equipped with V8 engines, based on a Chevrolet TrailBlazer platform for the American market.

Saab 9-3X (2009 – 2011)

An off-road version (raised estate with XWD all-wheel drive) of the 9-3.

Saab 9-5 - 2nd Generation (2010 – 2011)

A stunning executive sedan, the last major model developed under the GM era just before the brand's sale.

Saab 9-4X (2011)

A compact SUV produced in only a few hundred units in Mexico before the definitive bankruptcy.