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Saab's November Total Sales Up 25 Percent

5 December 2000

Saab's November Total Sales Up 25 Percent

                     Saab 9-5 Sedan Sales Up 58 percent.
               Saab 9-5 Sales Up 45 percent vs. November 1999.
                Saab 9-5 Represents 60 Percent of Total Sales.

    NORCROSS, Ga., Dec. 4 Saab Cars USA, Inc., the U.S.
importer and distributor of Saab 9-3 and 9-5 automobiles, announced sales of
3,131 cars during November 2000.  This is a 25 percent increase over
November 1999 (2,500 cars).
    Year-to-date, Saab has virtually closed the gap with cumulative sales in
1999.  The current year-to-date sales of 35,726 units is down only 2 percent
from the same period in 1999 (36,621).  Annual sales through November 2000 are
up 31 percent over 1998 same period units.
    The Saab 9-5 Wagon sales continue on track to meet the annual sales
forecast of approximately 5,700 units.  Year-to-date units are currently
5,353.  November wagon sales were up 20 percent over last year.  The other
strong performer this month was the Saab 9-5 Sedan.  Sales of 1,364 units
represent a 58 percent increase over 1999.
    Sales of the Saab 9-5 models represent 60 percent of the total month
sales.  Saab retailed 1,890 9-5's versus 1,241 9-3's.  This is the third
consecutive month that 9-5 numbers have outpaced those of the Saab 9-3.
    For the 2001 model year, Saab introduces some exciting new features to its
existing line of vehicles.  Saab promotes its tradition of innovation,
technology and real-life safety by becoming the first European brand to
introduce advanced, voice-activated on-board communication services standard
in all of its U.S. models.  This system -- the latest generation OnStar --
uses wireless technology and state-of-the-art voice recognition and text-to-
speech technology to provide hands-free security, information and concierge
services.  Saab will also continue to offer its No Charge Scheduled
Maintenance Program. This covers all 9-5, 9-3 SE, and 9-3 Viggen models.