το 9000 βγήκε το 1984. η συνεργασία με την τζένεραλ μότορς άρχισε το 1989
"Saab designed the 9000 as part of the
Type Four platform in conjunction with the Italian automaker
Fiat Automobiles. Fiat retailed similar derivative versions as the more basic
Fiat Croma, the luxury-themed
Lancia Thema, and the sports-oriented
Alfa Romeo 164. Unlike the 164, which shares only the chassis, the Croma and Thema are outwardly similar to the 9000. As such, much of the bodywork appeared interchangeable between the 9000, Croma and Thema; for example, the doors. However, because Saab fitted heavier side impact protection they will not fit.[
citation needed] Also the front of the Saab is radically different from the Italian siblings due to the much improved crash protection.
[2] Only seven different parts are actually interchangeable.
[3]The 9000's body was designed by
Giorgetto Giugiaro and Saab designer
Björn Envall."