Saab representative model

Born from jets

Saab

Saab brought aviation thinking to cars — turbocharging, wraparound windscreens and ignition keys between the seats — before ceasing production in 2011.

Country
Sweden
Group
Formerly Saab Automobile
Founded
1945
Headquarters
Trollhättan

Known for

  • Aviation heritage
  • Turbo pioneers
  • Cockpit-style dashboards
  • Cult following

Ownership & structure

Car production ended in 2011; the name remains with Saab AB.

Saab model line-up3 lines

Name & badge guide

“Saab” is the manufacturer; each heading below is a model family or a grouped set of closely related models. Engine, battery, trim and regional badges can vary without indicating a new generation.

Saab 900 Turbo — Hatchback

900 Turbo

Seg D

Hatchback · Mid-size / Large Family

The definitive Saab: turbocharged, practical and quirky.

Current or recent production · market dependentCurrent
Saab 9-3 — Sedan

9-3

Seg D

Sedan · Mid-size / Large Family

Compact executive sedan, convertible and estate.

Current or recent production · market dependentCurrent
Saab 9-5 — Sedan

9-5

Seg E

Sedan · Executive / Full-size

Executive sedan and wagon, the brand's final flagship.

Current or recent production · market dependentCurrent

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