Crash Test 2004 - 2008 Saab 9-3 Convertible Side Impact

Saab 9-3 convertible 2004-08 models 2008 Top Safety Pick 2008 Saab 9-3 convertible:good performance in front, side, and rear tests and standard electronic stability control SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED COMBINATION HEAD AND TORSO AIRBAGS OVERALL EVALUATION: Good Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg Driver Good Good Good Good Good Rear passenger Good Good Good Marginal Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories. Test details: The Saab 9-3 convertible was redesigned for the 2004 model year. Injury measures: Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Head protection: Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side airbag that deployed from the seat. Rear passenger — The dummy's head was hit by the interior side trim. This impact did not produce high head injury measures, but the head protection is inadequate.