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Saab 9-3 sport sedan 1.9 TiD 16v
Bailey Senator Indiana

Bailey
Performance
Weight

The Saab 9-3 sport sedan 1.9 TiD 16v with a Bailey Senator Indiana with an actual weight of 1464 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 Bailey 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
220
187

Mountains
Risk of snaking
245
124

Weight ratio: 83% (INF% of kerbweight) 1464 kg 1770 kg

Payloads

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Saab

Saab 9-3 sport sedan 1.9 TiD 16v
Bailey Senator Indiana

Bailey

Actual Weights

Performance

 

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 83%. 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 124 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.

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 9-3 sport sedan 1.9 TiD 16v
2004-2011

Power
150 PS (110 kW)
Torque
320 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Bailey Senator Indiana

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


User Reviews

Pete Anslow reviewed a Saab 9-3 sport sedan 1.9 TiD 16v:

"I pull my Avondale Eagle L with a SAAB 93 Vector Sport 1.9TiD (150). An excellent combination with plenty of power and good economy. I get c32 mpg towing and have managed over 800 miles on a tankful running solo - that's about 63 mpg.
I agree that the sport suspension is on the low side, but have had no problems with it. If I do have a problem spring assisters are a cheap and easy to fit option."

See more Saab 9-3 reviews.

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