Introduced in 1967, the 99 was the first real new Saab since 1949! The Combi Coupe bodywork, launched in September 1973, was a hatchback, contrary to the two-door. Saab launched this 99 Turbo in January 1978. The original supercharged 2-litre was increased from 118 to 145 hp. This technique will almost become, in the years 1980 and 1990, a specificity of the Swedish manufacturer.