The 93 was powered by a longitudinally-mounted three-cylinder 748 cc Saab two-stroke engine giving 33 hp (25 kW).

In order to overcome the problems of oil starvation on overrun (engine braking) for the two-stroke engine, a freewheel device was fitted.

A Saxomat clutch and a cabrio coach (large cloth sunroof) were available as options.

Saab's long-standing Swedish rival, Volvo, had beaten them consecutively in 1957 and 1958 with the PV544.

In late 1959, the 93F was introduced, featuring front-hinged doors from the Saab GT750.