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Saab 9-5 Estate 2.2 TiD
Coachman Amara 530/4

Coachman
Performance
Weight

The Saab 9-5 Estate 2.2 TiD with a Coachman Amara 530/4 with an actual weight of 1500 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Saab is in general more than sufficient. But the weight of the Coachman with a User Payload (195 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy, but no problem if the caravan is well loaded and the driving speed is not too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
203
183

Mountains
Risk of snaking
204
142

Weight ratio: 78% (86% of kerbweight) 1500 kg 1935 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

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Caravan




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Saab

Saab 9-5 Estate 2.2 TiD
Coachman Amara 530/4

Coachman

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Saab is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 78%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 86%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
  • Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 142 points.

If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.

Conclusion

  • Performance is more than sufficient.
  • Proper and careful loading is still important!
  • It's a perfect match!

 

Influence of User Payload on stability

Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Saab 9-5 Estate 2.2 TiD
2002-2005

Power
120 PS (88 kW)
Torque
280 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Coachman Amara 530/4

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Raymond Keller reviewed a Saab 9-5 Estate 2.2 TiD:

"We have this combination and have just towed for the first time, no problems with power but stability is poor. Not sure why as it was loaded correctly but couldn't get above 50 without a wobble, have discovered that car has sport springs, could this be the problem? Any ideas?"

See more Saab 9-5 reviews.

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