who owns saab cars now

[MacBradley]

Saab automobiles are no longer produced, and the brand is currently fragmented among different entities. The most direct answer is that a Chinese-Swedish investment group called National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) owns the name "Saab" for producing automobiles, but they have not built a consumer car under the Saab badge since acquiring the assets in 2012. The original Saab Automobile AB went bankrupt in 2011.

The rights to the Saab brand name and its griffin logo are actually still owned by the aerospace and defense company, Saab AB, and the truck and bus manufacturer Scania AB. NEVS only licenses the name. After focusing on electric vehicle development and mobility services, NEVS itself entered a state of "hibernation" in 2023, pausing all operations. This leaves the future of the Saab car brand in limbo.

For owners today, support comes from other companies. OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts are now supplied by existing manufacturers who originally made components for Saab. For example, a company called Orio AB (formerly known as Saab Automobile Parts AB) is the official source for genuine Saab parts, ensuring that current owners can still maintain their vehicles. The following table outlines the key entities involved with the Saab legacy.

Entity	Relationship to Saab Cars	Current Status (2024)
National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS)	Owns the main assets of Saab Automobile and the rights to build cars under the Saab name.	In "hibernation," no active vehicle production.
Saab AB / Scania AB	Own the "Saab" brand name and griffin logo; license it to NEVS.	Active in aerospace and heavy vehicles, not car manufacturing.
Orio AB	The official supplier of genuine Saab parts for maintenance and repair.	Actively supports the existing global fleet of Saab vehicles.
Stellantis N.V.	Now owns the platforms and technology from Saab's former parent, General Motors.	Uses this technology for current models across its brands (e.g., Opel, Peugeot).

[LaMadison]

It’s a bit of a mess, honestly. The company that bought the factory, NEVS, has it but can’t really use the name fully. The name itself is still with the defense company, Saab AB. So, nobody is making new Saabs. If you’re asking because you own one, don’t worry. A company called Orio has all the parts. Your car isn’t becoming an orphan just yet.

[VonHadley]

From a business perspective, the ownership is split. The physical tooling and factory assets belong to NEVS. However, the valuable intellectual property—the Saab brand itself—is licensed from Saab AB. This fractured ownership structure has hindered any meaningful revival. NEVS's current hibernation mode suggests the brand's future in the automotive sector is highly uncertain, effectively making it dormant.

[DelGabriella]

As a longtime Saab 9-5 owner, what "ownership" means to me is who keeps my car on the road. That’s Orio. They’re the heroes for us enthusiasts. NEVS might own the corpse, and Saab AB owns the soul, but Orio provides the life support. For practical purposes, if you need a part, that’s who you deal with. The rest is corporate history.

[Alejandro]

Think of it in three pieces. First, the manufacturing rights are with NEVS, but they’re inactive. Second, the iconic name and logo are still property of the original Saab aerospace group. Third, and most importantly for current drivers, parts and support are handled by Orio. So, while there's no single "owner" building new cars, the existing community is well-supported for maintenance and repairs, which is the main concern for most people.