Date: Sun, 01 Sep 2002 19:13:38 +0100 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamanytime.co.uk> Subject: Re: SAAB Safety?
FLOOD wrote: > > Gentlemen: > > In May 2000, I picked up a 1997 SAAB 9000 Aero Black/Black, and have > been impressed by the quality and performance of the vehicle. I should > have bought an extended warrant, but hindsight is 20/20. I am planning > on trading this car in when the lease expires in May 2003, and up > until this point, I was looking at the 1999-2001 SAAB 9.5. > Nevertheless, after examining some safety tests, I do not think that > the car is entirely safe, certainly not what I would expect from a > Swedish car amnufacturer. About 4 weeks ago my fiance will killed in a > motor vehicle accident, she was driving a 1994 Toyota Corolla. I will > always drive a safe car, but I do not know about the 1999-2001 models. > Any "first hand" experiences with the 9.5 would be appreciated. > Perhaps I will save and simply buy a new 'Linear"? > > http://www.hwysafety.org/vehicle_ratings/ratings.htm > > Check out the 1999-2001 9.5....not good, IMHO > > Cheers No car is entirely safe, that is a sad fact. However, when the 9000 was tested in Sweden, it was the safest car in its class. Saab has done some substantial crash testing on the 9-5 and it is considered as a further development from the 9000 in crash safety. No first hand experience here, there probably aren't that many. I think the manufacturers now consider safety up to a point where most accidents should be survivable, but this does not mean that more can't be done if needed. E.g. rallye drivers have roll cages and four-point seat belts and they usually escape very bad crashes with only minor injuries. Johannes
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