Innovations that have been introduced on the 99
| 1967 | The Saab 99 is presented, among other things with a double-jointed steering column of safety type, a safety body with crumple zones at front and rear and the starter switch on the floor between the front seats. |
| 1970 | Saab release the 99E Automatic, the first Saab with an automatic gearbox and electronic fuel injection. Head restraints, of a unique Saab design, are offered as an extra on all models. |
| 1971 | Headlamp wipers and washers, a world "first", are introduced. |
| 1972 | Two unique Saab innovations are presented; an electrically heated driving seat and self-repairing (up to 8 kph) bumpers. |
| 1973 | Protecting members in the doors and glass-fibre head linings as crash protection are introduced. |
| 1974 | Front seats with integrated head restraints are introduced. |
| 1976 | Saab unveils its turbo concept in August. |
| 1982 | A wide-angle rear-view mirror is introduced on the driver's side. |
| 1983 | Saab fits all its cars with asbestos-free brake linings. |
09/07/2005 - Source: Saab Museum