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, a B driving license is enough.
• Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 68%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 76%.
• The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
• Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
• Stability and safety score to compare is 194 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.
• Safe driving is possible.
• 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

User Reviews

Jake Drummond reviewed a Saab 9-5 Sport Estate 1.9 TiD aut.:

"Superb performance with the extra 25bhp from the Hirsch upgrade (Saab Approved and fitted), and tows our Sterling Europa 460 with ease. With fuel consumption when towing of around 28mpg on average this may seem a bit thirsty, but we seldom feel we're holding up traffic, and getting away from the lights leaves most cars standing, so perhaps a lighter right foot would give better results! On its own the 9.5 seldom drops below 43mpg, and can easily show 50 plus mpg at motorway speeds.
Handling is good with the caravan on, uphill starts on even the steepest hills have not been a problem, with the usual provisio that you need to feather the throttle a wee bit to save tyre screech.
Braking is as per usual with an Automatic, and is excellent though pad wera can be heavy if you don't use the manual change down to help, or lift off a bit earlier and let the outfit slow itself initially.
Comfort is unaltered with a caravan in tow, rear vision is good with the Raydot mirrors we use, and rearward manouvering is as good as any other car we've had, even with the extra rear pillars on the estate version.
In standard form with 150bhp on tap the 9.5 will be a good towcar; with the Hirsch upgarde it's a great towcar, and the best Saab we've towed with. "

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