Spyshots: Born Dead Saab 9-5 Estate

We must admit that writing about this car is quite unpleasant, especially if we're taking into account that the guys over at Saab are willing to do anything possible to keep the brand alive. But it seems like Saab owns the most assiduous employees in the world as they are trying to go on even if General Motors has already started winding down the brand.

A few days ago, we told you that Saab dealers in the UK continue processing orders for new cars, while employees in Sweden are still manufacturing vehicles. And those of you loving the adrenaline rush feeling would be ready to bet all their money that Saab's workers would continue making cars - maybe in old garages or abandoned buildings, who knows - even after GM shuts down the brand entirely.

OK, don't get us wrong, we really appreciate Saab and we fully understand the harsh times the company is going through, but we're not sure that the "let's ignore the problem, maybe it will go away" strategy would work in this case.

Anyway, getting back to the new 9-5 estate, there's not much to say about it. Mostly because it has all the chances to remain as is. Meaning a prototype.

Unfortunately, getting rid of General Motors, no matter if we're referring to find another investor or not, doesn't assure the Saab employees that they're going to build the 9-5 estate after all. There are probably 0.1 percent chances to see the 9-5 estate in a production form, just like it's the case of the 9-5 sedan, the new 9-4X crossover and the next 9-3.

The 9-5 estate was initially supposed to go on sale in autumn this year. By that time, Saab might be dead already...