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This nameplate arrived as a late-1970s successor to the earlier mid-size Saab line and reached customers as a 1979 model year car after its 1978 debut. It became one of the Swedish brand’s defining models, known for its unconventional engineering, front-wheel-drive layout, and distinctive wraparound hatchback body that helped set it apart from more conventional European executive cars. The original run introduced a range of two- and four-door variants, later joined by a convertible that became especially well known among enthusiasts. The early cars evolved gradually rather than through abrupt redesigns, and turbocharged versions played a major role in building the model’s reputation for understated performance. A deeply reworked second-generation version appeared for the 1994 model year, visually modernized but still tied to the nameplate’s character and market identity. That later car remained on sale until 1998, when the badge was retired and its successor adopted a new designation. Across both generations, the model gained a strong following for its aviation-inspired quirks, practical packaging, and long-standing enthusiast appeal.