Saab arguably built the first affordable premium convertible with the 900 in 1986, and the second-generation 9-3 convertible followed in 2003, built at Magna Steyr near Graz.

With signature Saab over-engineering, its hydraulic hood folds away at one touch in around 20 seconds beneath a hard tonneau, while Dyna

Cage brings pop-up rear roll bars and reinforced A-pillars

The 2.8-litre turbocharged V6 produces 250bhp and 350Nm (258lb/ft) from 2,000rpm, driving the front wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox.

Quoted figures are 0 to 60mph in 7.0 seconds and 152mph, strong numbers for an underappreciated convertible

This 2006 Aero, finished in Parchment Silver Metallic with a dark fabric hood and grey leather seats wears the sportier front lip, side skirts, rear lip spoiler and twin exhaust outlets on 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels

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