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1962 Safety Belts
Saab was the first car manufacturer to introduce seatbelts as standard. From the very start, Saab played an active part in the development of safety components -in-house as well as in cooperation with sub-contractors
1963 Dual brake circuits
The diagonally-split system reduced the risk of losing brake power in the event of damage to the system.
1969 Headlamps switch off with ignition
Driving with headlamps in the daylight is a documented safety enhancement. The automatic on/off switch eliminated the risk of discharging the battery by accident.
1969 Ignition lock between front seats
The traditional position of the ignition key caused severe knee injuries even in minor accidents. Placing the ignition lock between the front seats gets it out of the way. Furthermore, the position is logical, adjacent to the seatbelt lock, handbrake and gear lever.
1970 Headlight wash and wipe
Rain and dirt can remove 90% of headlamp illumination. Saab's simple yet unique solution was to create a wash and wipe system which later became a legal requirement in many countries.
1971 Energy-absorbing bumpers
With conventional bumpers, even minor collision could result in costly repairs. With energy-absorbing, self-repairing bumpers, collisions at speeds of up to 8 km/h require no repairs at all.
1971 Electrically heated front seats
A major comfort enhancement. Originally, it was developed from a health perspective; sitting in a cold seat is not good for anyone. Today, this Saab innovation is a part of the standard equipment in almost every car
1972 Side impact protection
Saab was the first car manufacturer to introduce reinforcement members in the doors, in order to provide side impact protection. Surprisingly enough , the Saab was for many years the only car that offered this added safety.
1976 3-way catalyst converter
To comply with more rigorous emission regulations, Saab was one of the first car manufacturers to use a Lambda sensor controlled 3-way catalyst converter. Today, this is naturally a standard feature on all Saab cars and continuous development work is being carried out to maintain and improve our position in this field
1976 Turbocharging
Saab was the first car manufacturer to develop a turbo engine with the reliability and durability that is required for every-day use. Turbocharging provides increased output and huge torque at low and medium revs, without the usual increase in weight, cost and fuel consumption.
1978 Cabin air filter
Allergies are an increasing problem. The quality of the air is very important for people who suffer from hay fever or other allergies. Our electrostatic cabin air filter removes pollen and other particles, down to a size of 0.004 mm, from the incoming air.
1978 Collapsible steering column.
With Saab's design, the steering column does not penetrate the cabin in a head-on collision. Compared with other similar designs this has the advantage not affecting the driver's ability to steer the car even after a collision
1980 APC
Growing concern for the environment and reduced emissions led to the development of APC, Automatic Performance Control. APC enables the engine to run on fuels with a lower octane rating, with no loss of efficiency and durability. This is achieved using combustion process monitoring to control the turbocharger.
1981 Split-field side mirror
This Saab innovation eliminates the blind spots when looking to the rear. Simple, inexpensive and subsequently standard de facto.
1982 Asbestos-free brake pads
Saab was probably the first car manufacturer to take advantage of the new materials developed to replace asbestos
1985 Direct ignition
By the direct ignition system, Saab eliminated the ignition cables and distributor. Each spark plug has separate coil which produces a firing spark voltage of 40000 volts. The result is improved combustion and better cold starting performance
1991 Saab Trionic
Saab Trionic was developed in-house and is still one of the world's most advanced systems for engine management. It measures all the parameters which play a significant part in the combustion process. The data is used for real-time control of turbocharging, fuel injection and ignition. The system also includes ionization measurement inside the cylinders while the engine is running.
1991 Light-pressure turbo
With the light-pressure turbo, Saab has introduced turbo technology for standard cars with a less pronounced performance profile. Light-pressure turbo is used to optimize driving characteristics and overtaking performance.
1991 CFC-free air conditioning
By tradition, the coolants used in air conditioning systems were traditionally of the CFC type – efficient but with a documented harmful effect on the atmosphere. In the early 90s, alternatives became available and Saab was one of the first to introduce this as standard
1993 Saab Safeseat
The Saab Safeseat was introduced as a safety design philosophy. The aim is to ensure that all the interior safety features interact correctly and provide maximum protection.
1993 Night Panel
This function blacks out the instrument panel, apart from the speedometer. This reduces the risk of distraction when driving at night. All the systems still work in the background and the appropriate gauge or lamp will light up when the driver's attention is required. A good example of our aircraft heritage.
1995 Ecopower
Saab's engine development does not simply focus on performance. Power should be instantly available, but not at the expense of economy and environmental concern. Ecopower is the collective name for our efforts in this field. Turbo, ignition, engine management and catalytic converters are not treated as separate units, but are optimised to create an harmonious power source.
1996 SAHR Saab Active Head Restraint
The number of whiplash injuries would decrease dramatically if all cars had head restraints that were correctly positioned. That is why Saab has developed the Active Head Restraint. It automatically takes up the correct position in a rear-end impact and controls the movement of the head and vertebrae
1997 Ventilated seats
Saab 9-5 is the first car with ventilated seats. As a complement to air conditioning this provides an outstanding level of comfort and helps the driver stay fit and alert.
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