The Saab 9-3 sport sedan 1.9 TiD 16v with a Abbey GTS 418 with an actual weight of 1490 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 fairly good. But the weight of the Abbey with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy. Proper and careful loading is essential and don't drive 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
219
183
Mountains
Risk of snaking
244
118
Weight ratio: 84% (INF% of kerbweight)
1490 kg
1770 kg
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Saab 9-3 sport sedan 1.9 TiD 16v Abbey GTS 418
Actual Weights
Abbey GTS 418: 1490 kg.
Saab 9-3 sport sedan 1.9 TiD 16v: 1770 kg.
Noseweight: 80 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 84%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 219 points).
Speeds of 73 mph (117 km/h) to 78 mph (126 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 183 points).
Slightly higher revs (1800 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 19.3 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 244 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 17%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2800 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 63 mph (102 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Saab is 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 84%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is INF%.
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 118 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 fairly good.
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.