Saab 9-3
Overview
 
The first generation 9-3, a substantially improved 'new-generation' Saab 900
Saab 900
The Saab 900 was a car produced by Saab Automobile from 1978 until 1998 in two generations. The first generation from 1978 to 1993 is known as the "classic"; the generation from 1994 to 1998 is known as the "new generation" ....

 was launched in 1998 for the 1999 model year. Saab claimed that 1,100 changes were made, including a revised suspension
Suspension
Suspension may refer to:In science and engineering:*Suspension , in mathematics*Suspension , in mathematics*Suspension , mixture of two chemicals with the property that one does not rapidly settle out...

 in an attempt to tighten up the handling characteristics of its predecessor, the Saab 900 (1994-1998 model). It featured slightly sleeker styling with some models sporting a black rear spoiler
Spoiler (automotive)
A spoiler is an automotive aerodynamic device whose intended design function is to 'spoil' unfavorable air movement across a body of a vehicle in motion. Spoilers on the front of a vehicle are often called air dams, because in addition to directing air flow they also reduce the amount of air...

 and removed Saab's trademark centrally-mounted "snow flap".
 
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