Saab Model History

Sweden · founded 1945

Sweden's aerospace-born automaker (1945–2012) — pioneer of turbocharged family cars and front-wheel drive, home of the iconic 900 and the rally-winning 96.

Models

92

Saab's first production car — a radical, aerodynamic two-door with a 764 cc two-stroke engine and a drag coefficient of just 0.30.

Small family car · 1949–1956
96

Saab's best-known classic — a 20-year production run that won the Monte Carlo Rally back-to-back in 1962 and 1963 under Erik Carlsson.

Small family car · 1960–1980
99

Saab's first all-new large car and the birthplace of the production turbocharged family car — the 99 Turbo of 1978 changed the industry.

Compact executive car · 1968–1984
900

Saab's best-selling car ever — the classic 900 (1978–1994) and its GM-era successor together produced over 908,000 units, anchored by the Turbo and a cult-favourite cabriolet.

Compact executive car · 1978–1998
9000

Saab's first full executive car — developed on the Fiat-led Type Four platform alongside the Lancia Thema and Alfa Romeo 164, with a 503,000-unit production run.

Executive car · 1984–1998
9-3

Saab's longest-lived nameplate under GM ownership — two distinct generations spanning hatchbacks, sedans, convertibles, and a SportCombi wagon across 16 years.

Compact executive car · 1998–2014
9-5

Saab's executive flagship under GM — two generations spanning 1997 to 2011, with sedan and wagon body styles across the first generation and a short-lived second generation.

Executive car · 1997–2011
Sonett

Saab's only dedicated sports car — produced in three distinct series across two eras (1956–57 and 1966–74), with a fiberglass body and front-wheel drive.

Sports car · 1956–1974
9-2X

A US-market Subaru Impreza WRX / WRX STi re-badged as a Saab for 2004–2005 — informally nicknamed 'Saabaru' by enthusiasts.

Compact car · 2004–2005
9-7X

A Chevrolet TrailBlazer-based SUV sold under the Saab badge for 2005–2009 — Saab's only body-on-frame truck-platform vehicle.

Mid-size SUV · 2005–2009

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