Images: Saab Mk.1 9-5 Estate (1999-09)
Released in May 1999, the Saab Mk.1 Series I (Mk.1-I) 9-5 Estate was an executive wagon. Manufactured in Trollhattan, Sweden, the 9-5 Estate range initially consisted of the 2.0t and 2.3t variants, but was expanded in 2000 with the Griffin and Aero… Read full Saab Mk.1 9-5 Estate review
Images: Saab Mk.1-II 9-5 SportEstate (2001-06)
Released in November 2001, the Mk.1 Series II (Mk.1-II) 9-5 ‘SportEstate’ introduced a revised range, five-speed automatic transmissions and a more powerful Aero edition (due to revised engine management and an increase in boost pressure). he Saab Mk.1-II 9-5 Estate could be identified by its new grille, bumpers, head- and tail-lights. Although the 2.0t was discontinued, the range was expanded as the 2.3t variant was available in Linear, Vector and Arc editions. Furthermore, the Mk.1-II 9-5 Estate provided more dynamic handling as it was fitted with stiffer springs, thicker anti-roll bars, firmer dampers, a stiffer front subframe and bushes for the rear trailing arms, and new Michelin tyres.
Images: Saab Mk.1-III 9-5 SportEstate (2006-09)
Released in May 2006, the Saab Mk.1 Series III (Mk.1-III) 9-5 SportEstate introduced a revised line-up and an extensive facelift. Visually, the Saab Mk.1-III 9-5 Estate could be identified by its new grille, headlamp and indicator units framed in chrome, integrated front bumper, re-profiled boot, slimmer side mouldings and door handles and new tail-light clusters with all-red lenses. Inside, there were new seats, white-on-black dials and separate control panels for the infotainment and climate control systems. Handling was also improved as the front sub-frame was extended and strengthened, the MacPherson front suspension was decoupled to separate spring and damper load paths, the 21 mm anti-roll bar from the Mk.1-II Aero was applied throughout the range and the rear track was widened. As a result, the front assembly was 40 per cent more rigid than its predecessor.
