Hi all,
I read recently that the latest 9-5 model has been awarded 5 stars on the EuroNCAP test (like the 9-3 SS), however, I know the previous model had 4 stars. Does anyone know what the changes were to gain the extra star?
Thanks!
Nope, the reason for the original 4 stars is the fact the 4 stars was maximum, when it was first tested. The change to 5-star ratings happened 3 years ago. More impotant than the EuroNCAP test, it the Swedish Folksam (insurrance-institure), which ranks REAL LIFE safety. They've investigated over 76.000 real accidents on the Swedish roads over the past 2 decades. They're conclusion: Saab 9-5 is the safest car that has ever driven the Swedish roads. See more here:
NCAP gave the 9-5 4 stars (which was a maximum back then) in 1998. But when they changed to 5-star ratings, the 9-5 still didn't get the full 5 stars because it had too few points (31 out of 35, I believe). For the model year
2004, the 9-5 gets a new seat belt warning system, which are rewarded one (or two) extra points. Therefore the 9-5 2004 now has got enough points to achieve 5 stars.Petter Haver
Petter A. Haver wrote: :: NCAP gave the 9-5 4 stars (which was a maximum back then) in 1998. :: But when they changed to 5-star ratings, the 9-5 still didn't get :: the full 5 stars because it had too few points (31 out of 35, I
Still, the 9-5 passed the side-collision test back then, although it didn't have at side-airbag - now it has. Again, Folksam makes a much more accurate picture of the overall safety of the car, compared to some specific crashtests.
Cheers!
The 9-5 always had sidebags, at least in the EU.
Petter
My 2000 9-5 Aero has side airbags. Back when side-impact airbags were new on cars. My friends didn't believe it until they said the "airbag" sign on the side of the seat. HA
-ME
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