No, at Saab we haven’t discovered a miracle cure for hayfever. But what we have invented is a unique ventilation air-filter for our 900 series, that will stop pollen and dust from seeping into the car.
Which must be good news for drivers who suffer from hayfever, or other allergies caused or dust or pollen.
And as well as bringing a welcome respite from sneezes and sore eyes, the filter will also rid vou of two other common car aliments. The dust storm which normally showers you when you switch on the ventilation system, and the windows misting up, before the interior has warmed up.
The air-filter may be a small item, but it typifies the thought that goes into building a Saab. Take the 122 mph Saab Turbo for a spin on a bright summers day and you’ll quickly discover what we mean.
Immediately you’ll notice how the tinted glass cuts down the glare of the sun. And if your No. 1 enemy is not the pollen count, you’ll enjoy breezing along with the sun-roof open and the electric windows down.
And talking of breezing along, there can’t be a better speed sensation than the a famous Saab turbo-charger, that boosts engine power by more than 40%.
With Saab’s equally famous road-holding and power-steering, there can’t be a more comfortable drive either. Even round narrow country lanes or on surfaces more suited to agricultural vehicles.
Of course, summer motoring is not all country cruising.
There’s the bumper-to-bumper drag to the coast or the nose-to-tail weekend return to the city, guaranteed to bring on a bout of backache, a stiff neck or a severe case of cramp.
Here Saab also have the perfect remedy, in the shape of front seats that support the body from neck to knee. With an elastic lumbar support and deep-sided, thickly padded back-rests, they adjust right down to the reclining position.
And in case you suffer from a partner who always insists on an extra case, we should tell you that the luggage space is also very roomy.
What’s more, to load up really long or bulky items such as water-skis, golf clubs, an outboard motor, or even sails, we have a fast, 30-second cure. You simply fold down the back seat and you more than double the boot space.
All in all, a Saab is the perfect panacea for so many of the usual motoring headaches. But don’t take our word for it. Ask your local dealer if you can test one. He knows that you’ll end up having such a healthy respect for the car, that you’ll want him to prescribe one for you immediately.
The Saab 900 Turbo Sedan illustrated costs €11.995 The Saab 900 range starts at £6.895 and the 99 range at 65.950. Prices correct at time of going to press and include Car Tax and VAT. Road Fund Licence. Delivery Charges and number plates are extra. Air-filter arrests all particles bigger than 0.005mm including pollen and nearly all dust. according to tests carried out by Linköping University of Sweden in conjunction with Saab-Scania engineers. SAAB (Gt Britain) Ltd. Saab House. Fieldhouse Lane, Marlow, Bucks SL7 1LY Telephone: Marlow (062 84) 6977.
Export enquiries: Telephone: 01-409 0990. Aftersales telephone: (0604) 43643.
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