SAAB’S revised 9-5 range of saloons and estates will be priced from £21,051 when deliveries begin this week.

The 2006 9-5 boasts more than 1,350 changes over the old model, most notable of which is a revised front-end with new lights and grille.

Trim levels remain as Linear, Linear sport, Vector and Vector, while the Aero model receives a 10bhp power boost to 260bhp.

Also new is a BioPower 2.0-litre turbo version fuelled by bioethanol which reduces CO2 emissions by up to 70% over its petrol equivalent, while also boosting power by 30%.

Other engines include the familiar range of turbocharged petrol units and a 1.9-litre turbodiesel with 150bhp.