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Saab 9-3 convertible

2004-11 models

MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

Structure/safety cage	Injury measures				Restraints/dummy kinematics
Structure/safety cage	Head/neck	Chest	Leg/foot, left	Leg/foot, right	Restraints/dummy kinematics

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Test details:

The Saab 9-3 convertible was redesigned for the 2004 model year.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. After the dummy moved forward into the airbag, it rebounded into the seat without its head coming close to any stiff structure that could cause injury.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

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Left to right:

Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
Intrusion measurements taken after the crash test indicate that the driver's survival space was maintained well.
During rebound, the dummy's head hit only the head restraint as indicated by smeared greasepaint.
Intrusion into the driver's space was minimal, and all leg and foot injury measures were low.

Additional features:

Side airbags: front seat-mounted combination head and torso airbags
Rollover protection system (pop-up bars behind the rear seats)
Electronic stability control
Antilock brakes
Daytime running lights

Tested vehicle specifications:

2007 Saab 9-3 2.0T convertible
Class: Midsize convertible
Weight: 3,587 lbs.
Side airbags: front seat-mounted combination head and torso airbags
Wheelbase: 105 in.
Length: 182 in.
Width: 69 in.
Engine: 2.0 L turbocharged 4-cylinder
EPA ratings: 20 mpg city | 30 mpg highway

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Last updated: January 12, 2011