14.1.2003
Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan first to meet new Swedish car security standard

The new Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan is the first car to meet a tough new security standard for locking systems drawn up by the Swedish Theft Protection Association.

After receiving certification from the Swedish Fire and Security organization, Lars Evenson, Project leader - Security at Saab Automobile in Trollhättan, said: "We now have it on paper that the new 9-3 Sport Sedan is burglary proof. It is very satisfying because everyone has been working very hard to achieve this recognition."

Engineers at Saab have produced a unique locking system making it pointless to try to steal or to steal from. The audio system, for example, is 'electronically married' to the vehicle and cannot be used in another car without being recoded by an authorized dealer.

Saab has worked closely with the Swedish Theft Protection organization, the Thatcham insurance research center in the UK and Europol to improve car security standards.