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Posted by The Saab Network (more from The Saab Network) on Thu, 11 Oct 2001 22:18:49

Norcross, GAÑThe Saab 9-5 Sedan and Wagon have been ranked as the Best
Mid-Luxury Car in the 2001 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study
(IQS). The Saab 9-5 moved up to this segment from the Entry Luxury group last
year. IQS measures owner-reported problems during the first three months of
ownership.

'It is very satisfying that the Saab 9-5 has been upgraded to a segment where
it is compared with the BMW 5-series and Mercedes E-class,' said Peter
Augustsson, CEO of Saab Automobile AB. 'We believe that finishing at the top
of this category shows that the dedicated work that has been done to provide
our customers with world-class quality is paying off. In fact, the entire
Saab line-up demonstrated significant improvements in the study.'

The Saab 9-5 was introduced to the market as a Sedan in 1997 and as a Wagon
in 1999. In different independent studies the car has shown it has world
class quality and safety. Apart from J.D. Power and Associates initial
quality studies, the 9-5 has been among the safest cars ever tested in the
Euro NCAP crash tests.
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TSN Press
10/10/01
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Subject: Saab Wins 2001 World Traffic Safety Achievement Award
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Saab Wins 2001 World Traffic Safety Achievement Award
for its Innovative Active Head Restraint System

New York. NYÑSaab Automobile was recognized at the 2001 World Traffic Safety
Symposium as the winner of the 2001 Safety Achievement Award based on its
development and implementation of the Saab Active Head Restraint (SAHR). This
innovative system is designed to protect front seat occupants against
whiplash-related injuries resulting from a rear-end collision. This
achievement award highlights Saab's continued commitment to its real-life
safety philosophy.

Saab wins 2001 honors

Founded in 1990, the World Traffic Safety Symposium was formed to address the
growing concern of traffic injuries and fatalities on roadways. The Symposium
is dedicated to bringing auto manufacturers, public and private
organizations, and the media together to share information and discuss
innovative ways to make automobile travel safer.

Each year, the group gathers research and data from around the globe to
create a presentation of the most interesting and innovative advancements in
traffic safety. Industry experts, journalists, and manufacturers are invited
to attend this showcase of the most cutting edge, life-saving safety features
available in vehicles today.

Whiplash among leading medical costs

'Over the past few years, safety agencies, insurance companies, and
manufacturers have gathered large amounts of data regarding the frequency and
severity of neck and cervical spine injuries,' said Dr. David Viano, Saab's
Manager of Advanced Safety Research and Development. 'The U.S. Department of
Transportation estimates that there are over 800,000 cases of whiplash
annually in the U.S., with an average societal cost of 4.2 billion dollars.
In addition, more than half of the medical insurance compensation to car
accident victims is related to whiplash injuries.'

Saab developed a dynamic head restraint and seat back structure that is
designed to prevent neck and spine injuries that can cause long-term
disabilities. Saab first introduced SAHR on its 9-5 model line in 1998 and
included the system as standard equipment on all model year 1999 vehicles
worldwide.

Real-life crashes in Sweden from April, 1998 through September, 2000 have
been evaluated in a field study. The results of this study are scheduled for
release in MayÑhowever, early indications show positive results with a
significant reduction in long-term whiplash injury.

How the SAHR works

The SAHR system is entirely mechanical and is based on the lever principle.
An upper padded support is connected to a pressure plate in the backrest of
the seat. In certain rear collisions, the occupant's body is typically forced
by the crash pulse into the backrest, which moves the pressure plate towards
the rear. Subsequently, the head restraint is designed to move up and forward
to 'catch' the occupant's head before the violent whiplash movement can
start.

The precise activation of the system is determined by the force with which
the front seat occupant's back is forced against the backrest, the magnitude
of the collision forces, and by the occupant's weight. A major benefit of the
mechanical SAHR system is that in most accidents, it requires no
post-collision repairs to restore it to operational condition, unlike
pyrotechnic systems such as airbags.

Real Life Safety Initiative

The SAHR is an example of Saab's philosophy toward real-life safety. Saab
puts priority on systems and structures designed to protect Saab occupants
during a real-world collision. Although Saab conducts numerous crash
testsÑincluding simulated animal collisions and truck- to-car side impactsÑit
is real-life collisions and their many variables that drive Saab safety
engineers and their work.

'Real-life safety is what matters and is what we are continuously aiming to
improve,' said Viano. 'That is why we are gratified with winning this
achievement award. It is not based on a controlled test or a conceptÑit is
based on performing well in the real world.'
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