Saab GB has acted to reassure customers and dealers following the Swedish car brand's filing for voluntary financial restructuring.

It has issued a statement affirming that Saab GB, the national sales company, will not be affected by the announcement by Saab Automobile, the global carmaker.

"Saab GB is an independent business and a separate UK legal entity to Saab Automobile, it is wholly owned by Swedish Automobile and is not part of the voluntary reorganisation filing.

"Saab GB will continue to operate the business in the UK as normal and has sufficient funding in place to meet all creditor obligations and will continue to pay all employees, dealers and suppliers as normal.

"Saab GB and its dealer network will continue to provide servicing, replacement parts and vehicle warranty facilities for Saab customers as normal."