THE SAAB 90 js. a direct descendant of the Saab 99. We have taken all the characteristics that made the Saab 99 so popular and refined them, The result is the Saab 90; an extremely safe ane well-built car that won't disappoint you ever under the most demanding driving conditions. It provides plenty af spac for pou, Pour passengers and your lugeage. It also comes equipped with a number of items that wesupplyasstandard, but which you'd have to payextra Jor in most other cars, Add ta all this the overall economy of running a Sactis 90, and the savings which this leaves you te spend on other things, and vou will soon realise thet the Saab.90 gives you a lat of car for Your money. But don’t take our word for it, we'd like sou to. conmpare it with other cars,YOU CAN RELY ON THE SAAB 90 UNDER ALL CONDITIO: If pendrive a Saab 90, pou're off'te a fving start — especially when the road conditions are difficult. The front wheel drive, perfect welulit distribution cna unique design af the che first class driving performance and hanaling, What's mare these characteristics will.crly be minimallvaflocted by heen or byexternal factors such aside wind ar road comiitions, Front wheel drive and perfect whecis to follow ¢ weight distribution, Becatse the the road y mounted at the front, the je curry Mae at thee them the n With rep is very little i cb he liner teeter and have the ti f imi sive i which spell the ear ahaa, ir it from the redhisa of wheter yu with passer ing recites wheels ity, Front whee with well bad tion and the shideli All this mew the Saab 90 performs consistently at all ti and never surprises vou it behaves. You can rely-a Saab 90 under ull eonditians, keand-pin inv with, the pivot r nek the tra rear axle cleENGINE WITH PULLING POWER AND FUEL ECONOMY. Smooth and responsive. The engine has a large cylin- der capacity of 2 litres, developing 73 KW (100 hp) DIN, together with a short stroke and overhead camshaft ‘This large cylinder capacity contributes toa high, uni- form torque over a wide speed range which gives the dine plenty of pawer even at law speeds. It also m at you don't need to so often J owerhead camshati, the cecleration, 15 q engine is particularly Efficient use of fuel. The engine has a high compres- sion ratie which makes far efficient fuel combustion and low fuel consumption. This, along with the five-specd gearbox, and the low resistance low-profile tyres, con- iributes to reducing fuel costs. nd reliabl The engine in the Saab 90 All the vital servicing paints nnet which r yourself Easy to service sxtremely’¢ can be quickly located under the wide b comes with a very wide opening angle. Sec how easy it is to change fuses and b ne oil and washer fluid. At The engine in the Saab 9) has been specifically de signed fo cope with a severe climate like the Scandin vian winter. The alternator with a power af 930 W, en hy double belts and ensures that the battery always fully charged. The breakerless ignition sysiem needs no adjustment, improves starting performance and reduces servicing requirements, And to. prevent icing in the carburetter, the eng is heated with thermostatic control. a Tw litre ent pulling power 0 Eastser rarrepsthoTTHE DRIVER AT THE CENTRE. an even better driver if there's selfund the carr. In the Saab 90 developed as ven can see from com weer hie ‘aseat which not only gives wg but alse allow ane pow to act the 9 each all the con- 1910 sone joneenically amount of support exactly ally heated wih a Hierta0 peter comfart, the seat can ec within your nor ° of instruments including a tachometer as well a h af whic standard equipment, The it wher you' juartz trument - driving nel comfortals uit havin fumbt t them tobe, All the 4 they can't be ext fused in the: Good the slien rv curved winelscreen, of pillars a wimnurrors offer the n front and exe nility to therear. The 7s are alse adjustable from the in . > visi view mi hinCOMFORTABLE INTERIOR CLIMATE—A QUESTION OF COMFORT AND SAFETY,ROOMY WHERE IT’S NEEDED— INSIDE.BUILT-IN SAFETY IN EVERY DETAIL. A high level of safety consciousness has always been Saah’s trademark, By this we mean both the preven- tion of an accident, and the minimising of damage should one occur. That's why pou will be safe in the Saab 90 should an accident happen involving a frontal collision. Because the s Supporting safety body, coupled with the soft, shock-absorbing material inside the car provide adequate internal protection for all the occupants. High degree of safety. The front and rear sections of energy absorbing shield which reduces the risk of knoe the Sanb 90 are designed as deformation zones which injuries in a collision. gradually decelerate the speed of the car in the event of sion. The entire body of the car acts aso strong The sides of the deors are reinforced by strong protec ge with well pacided surfaces. five members, Occupants are well protected from them by ample padding. The bulkhead is an extremely sturdy structure fitted between the engine compartment and the interior. In ‘The head restraints are constructed around an extra the event of a collision this prevents the-engine from frame which protects the neck vertebrae of occu 3 pushed into ssenger compartme fro ish effects in the event of a collision from the below the dashioord, we hive also hei ‘The windscreen pillars mus! be: ca of supporting the entire weight of the car should erturn, That's why they're made of thic Sclional heet steel, and welded to the wheel housings, Theyare also well parded on the inside, of course. The protective cross member behind the rear seat aby sorbs lateral forces in the event of'a collision. The steering column is designed! to “collapse” when subjected toa high load, & rigorously tested systema en- sures that the steering column. will fold and collapse telescopically Ifa strong three is exerted from the front ‘The Interior roof is mode of thick, st escrrbat material which affords excellent pr head injuries. .ECONOMICAL FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. It isn't only the low fuel consumption that makes the Saab 90)a thoroughly economical car. Just as important is the high degree of operating safrty, easy servicing and excellent body rust protection. The Saab 90 also comes with an unusual variety of standard equipment most of which would be supplied at extra cost in other cars. ames with cnamically economy écale that helps vou crive even more ¢ Low service requirem Ip keep servicing cos! because mast af the ital pa fh. adjustment, also ay alve adjustme are Gasy 10 CACY actically hyice 1 cams! occurrence and when nec brake linings are asbestos free with the fife of conventional linings. Self-repairing bumpers. The bumipers on thé Saab 90 pro- tect the body from damage at speeds up to 5 mph (8 kavh) which can save a. considerable amount of money gn stage, a great ion-sensitive spots 1 joints, For example w --ooliecting pocketa ba the des are completely smooth as Effective rust protection. Even at the de ht went Sie elienies Made cure that there mudguards. That's why the tn well as the baseplate Ta hack up an already s a completely new paint met several stages, with arimer (which has very geod Corrasior nefore the top coat is finally applied, th protect | parts and the ies, the body is alsa painted by electro- immersion, The underbody is treated with a rust preventive lied yencrously, for the parts that are exposed to wear in ¢ chips; and thinly, in the cavities and . lid basicdesign, we ha in which the ben developed urmption, Low servi requirement Sa vepaining bum Efe ve rust prciecton.