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Saab 900 “Moose Test” Footage – 1997
December 22nd, 2006, 3:22pm by Ryan - 3 Comments
It was mentioned earlier that in the recent IIHS crash test of the 1995 Saab 900, it underperformed the present Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan in the high speed crast test. In response to the recent comment made on this post, I thought it was appropriate to show how strong the Saab 900 new generation model (1994-1998) was when it came to roll-overs and run-ins with animals, specifically the “Moose”.
One can deduce from watching both of these videos, the Saab 900 model that ran from 1994 until 1998 was safer in front-end crashes that encountered animals, but not as safe when it came to high speed offset crashes with vehicles or non-movable objects . Take a look at this ABC news clip below and see for yourself.
Categories: 1990-1999, 900 NG, Sweden
3 Comments
This is something I myself was wondering: does SAAB still do the “Moose Test” and design around the possibility of a moose strike post-GM-acquisition? How about the reinforced roof and pillars to increase safety during a rollover, do they still do that?
I have seen them do it with the New Saab 9-5, however, i do not know about the new 9-3
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