Saab rechristened the second-generation 900 the 9-3 when it was substantially facelifted in early 1998, for the model to stand a better chance against fierce foes from Mercedes, BMW, Audi and Lexus.

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Saab's 9-5 replaced the ageing 9000 range as the Swedes' riposte to the higher-end 3 Series and entry level 5 Series of this world. But underneath lurked the insides of the Opel Vectra of the mid-'90s.

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During the early 1980s Saab, Fiat, Lancia and Alfa Romeo collaborated on the front-wheel drive Type-4 - a large-car platform that spawned the visually disparate 9000, Croma, Theta and 164. Saab's version, out from '86 to '97, is considered the most successful.

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The first Saab 900 grew out of the late-'60s Saab 99 range, and catapulted the Swedish firm onto the global stage during the 1980s when the 900 - particularly in Turbo guise - became the darling of the executive car set.

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