Insurance Group: 32
MPG: 41.5
CO2: 159
0-62 Mph: 7.1 secs
BHP: 217 BHP
Range: 566 miles
However, it's driveability suffers when on uneven and winding roads. It does have a comfortable cabin though, with plenty of kit as standard.
PROS: The Saab 93 SportWagon is a comfortable estate car with practical boot space and low running costs. The equipment levels are good, with features like Bluetooth and leather seats as standard.
CONS: The ride suffers on more uneven roads, with body control and handling below par. The materials used in the cabin aren’t high quality and resale values are low.
The 2.0 litre four cylinder turbocharged petrol engine produces maximum figures of 217 bhp at 5300 rpm and 258 lb-ft at 2000-4000 rpm. A 0-62 mph time of 7.1 seconds and a top speed of 146 mph are impressive figures for a family car and the engine feels suitably refined at cruising speeds.
There’s plenty of adjustment in the driver’s seat and the steering wheel, so most drivers should be able to make themselves comfortable. The dashboard is laid out clearly, but the quality falls short of the dashes of its rivals.
This Saab 93 SportWagon’s drive is comfortable when cruising on motorways, but once you take it down B-roads or onto uneven surfaces, the car begins to wobble a little. Even with the Aero’s lower sports chassis the steering feels rather dull and the suspension doesn't do a great job of softening bumps and potholes. Overall, the car’s handling doesn’t live up to its sporty appearance. In terms of refinement, wind and road noise are suppressed fairly well.
The Saab 93 SportWagon Aero 2.0T 5dr is a smart looking estate car. Inside you get a CD player, MP3 connectivity, Bluetooth, electric windows, electric door mirrors, cruise control, rear parking sensors, leather sports seats and climate control as standard. It also comes with alloy wheels, an alarm and immobiliser and front fog lights.
Metallic paint is a £540 option and Satnav £2,025.
The front seats are very spacious, but the rear is quite cramped. It can still seat three in the back, but shoulders will rub if the passengers are all adults. The boot has a wide opening and a low sill so loading is easy. There is 477 litres of space with the rear seats in place or 1287 litres with them folded almost completely flat.
This Saab 93 comes with many safety features including six airbags, ABS, Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and stability control.
Saab’s fare reasonably well in the reliability stakes but they aren’t without their problems. This car comes with a three year 60,000 mile warranty.
The Saab 93 SportWagon Aero 2.0T 5dr is a premium price at £28,380.
However, although it is quite pricey, it has fairly good running costs with a combined cycle of 41.5 mpg is and a CO2 emissions figure of 159 g/km.
It has a roomy, comfortable cabin with a good spec and a useful amount of luggage space. It cruises well, but the ride lacks any real panache or excitement. Overall, it feels sturdy and well made, but it’s not the most exciting car and it’ll attract fairly low resale values.
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