I'm of Swedish ancestry, so this is not a comment on Sweden, but shear stupidity of how this was designed is why Saab went out of business. Thank you so much for the video, it is extremely helpful! I would love to post a picture of my foot, kicking the new filter into place (I'm not kidding). I will never change this filter again, I'll junk the car first. The cherry on top is that the bar that holds up the glove box, and that you have to reach over with your arm or leg, in order to cram the filter into place, is apparently sharpened at the factory before they put the glove box in. It is simply amazing, an example of how if they made the idiots that designed this mess have to actually work on the car, it would never have made it off the drawing board. Every car I've owned has stuff like this but this is about the worst - having to disassemble so much in order to change a filter.
I love my 9-5 but this design is so stupid. Maybe a gift from the GM engineers? Changing the cabin air filter on my old Camry took almost no effort. Zero tools and job done in 1 minute.
A very useful video. Thanks. I finally got around to changing the filter on my 2002MY 9-5 Aero today. It's a UK car so right hand drive and a little different to what is shown the video. Firstly the access is on the other side of the centre console. However it's a mirror image so the same process applies. One difference seems to be the fitting of the ECU (or whatever the very different looking electronics black box is on my car.) In mine the unit stands clear of the bulkhead and so blocks the access to the filter slot because of the length of the filter. The control unit is held in place by a black plastic mount that has a pressure clip point either side to release the whole thing from a metal bracket on the bulkhead. Once out of the way access is as per the video. The wiring harness on mine has plenty of slack to allow it to be dropped to the floor out of the way. The last filter change on mine was during a dealer service some years ago. So only 6 screws on the filter cover panel rather than 7 and no foam filler over the top of the filter! A creative mechanic will always find ways to hit the job time targets ... Fitting the foam strip was easier than I expected thanks to the guidance in the video. I had bought the cheapest filter I could find that looked something like the original. It has fitted OK but the top was some sort of felt material construction without plastic (the other 2 sides are plastic but not very strong) and so not very rigid making it difficult to push in without it buckling and distorting. I assume it is or will be OK once in place. To help with sliding it in after I had positioned the foam strip over the pipes I used a thin strip of hard material (some kitchen worktop edge trim in my case but a venetian blind strip or something similar would work just as well) to fit below the foam while pushing in the filter. Once the filter is in place the strip of material can be pulled out. Even though the filter was somewhat flexible (having no good rigid plastic surround) the slider strip seemed to make it much easier than it would have been to slide the filter into position. Now that I know what is involved from a 'hands on' point of view I would be quite happy to do the job again and maybe use a more expensive and better constructed filter to make it a little easier. (Maybe also obtain better filtration but I'm not sure I will ever know whether there is a real filtering difference between cheap and expensive to buy filters. I paid 1/6th of the price of the most expensive filters I found available for sale. Free delivery - which turned out to be next day even though ordered on a Friday afternoon.)
Finally changed my filter. Wasn't too bad. I have 2007 9 5 . Like you said on later models Saab made it slightly more difficult. There is an electronic box with a big heat sink on the cover. I took it off, and had an awkward time fitting it back. Next time I would try to hang the cover up out of the way.
Just a quick bit of information. SAAB did indeed pioneer cabin air filters. They were first used in the OG900 introduced in 1979. They were installed only on the non-AC cars as the A/C evaporator fitted in the same space in the A/C car. Nice video. You did catch that all the Torx screws are T25.
Uff, you make it look so easy. It took me an hour to get mine replaced today. But I am so very glad I did it. Now to order replacement rivets. One was missing, and the other two broke.
jag hade velat se video på hur man kollar och kommer åt multiremmen som lättast och även hur kamkedjan sitter och hur man spänner upp den ifall det behövs. grymma videos :)
Changed mine yesterday. I think your old foam was not put in correct, it was deformed in the left cut out. I guess thats why you struggle to fit your filter. It was a bit difficult to fit the left cut out correctly. Besides that, it was a Great guide. I wish i saw it yesterday. PS, in newer 9-5 there is a metall thing inside the cover, with elctricity in it. You have to disconnent the battery before changeing the filter! I got sparks!
Thanks for this video, changed mine today. Altough my 9-5 aero -05 hirsch had extra airconditioning box of some sort under the ECU and on the cover for filter it had a extra (heating component?). Read that i have to remove fuse before screwing that from the cover. But overall this video helped a LOT :D This kind of videos help a lot people like me who have not had much experience on cars. I'm more of computer tech guy. But i have to say damn this was painfull work compared to other cars i done this.
I like your channel. Because of difficult service like this, I have become very frustrated with my 2004 ARC wagon. I have a love hate relationship with it. I think I may sell it. I'm replacing the alternator now and it may be the last straw.
The black hose for the glowbox broke off when I tried to losen it. What was it's purpose? I was unable to fit it back with tape because it broke at the base.
Hey guys, just wanted to say that I tested the Bosch cabin filter and found it difficult to install (took me over 20 min to slide it in place). Last year I bought a MEYLE cabin air filter, part no. 8123200006 - installed it in less then 10 seconds! Highly recommend! It's basically the same but more flexible. Both filters use active carbon.
Just changed my cabin filter after watching your video. I have a 2006 car and your comments on the differences helped. However, the bolts on my filter cover were 6mm bolts like your old car. It was a real pain trying to keep the filter cover out of the way as there is a rheostat built in to the cover, Trying to hold it out of the way, the metal fins kept touching the ecu which made the blower motor turn on full speed. I wasn't expecting that. The sticker on the rheostat says to remove fuse 22 so I did that to cut the power. It's a real pain to change and I'm guessing a garage would charge quite a bit in labour to do it for you.
Well done again. Excellent video. A new video that shows the change from normal bulbs to LED, the size or type of the bulbs is a must. I really liked your courtesy Led lights. Keep up the good work.
+Trionic Seven: For Saab Enthusiasts glad I've found your channel as I've just bought my first saab. a 9 5 1.9 tid 2007. only had it 3 days and battery went flat already. charged it up starts runs fine first day taking it to work this morning and the radio would switch on but no sound and was stuck on one station . tried it again an hour later and it's working again. any ideas? I'm hoping the car doesn't have a weird battery drain.
On the 2006 and onwards, there's a warning label to remove fuse 22 before working. Do it! I didn't and I short circuit something. Had a heart attack when I hit the ecu box. Hope nothing more is damaged than the fuse😩
I agree, Saab had so many stupid engineers, designing terrible interior. Not only the cabinet filter, but also headlights, cup holder, and everything else. The consumable items should be easy to be replaced by any adults. SAAB goes to hell now, it's good.
Thank you for this video, and also i have one question about ac, i am new saab owner, don't know much about them. I have a problem with ac zones, left is cooling but right is heating at the same time. What could be the fault and what should i do? It s 2003 9-5 2.0 t vector.Thanks in advance.
I know this is 5 months old and you probably figured it out by now but that is a super common issue on 9-5s caused by broken blend doors. Search Saab 9-5 blend door repair and you'll see guides and parts to fix it. Basically a plastic piece that is attached to the blend doors in the HVAC system that moves to direct air flow will break and the doors get stuck in whatever position they were last in. Sometimes you can run the Climate control self diagnosis mode and it will get them moving again if they haven't fully broken yet. You do this by holding the auto and off buttons at the same time. The screen will display numbers that correspond to fault codes in the HVAC system. I'd get the aluminum blend door shafts as replacements so you'll never have this issue again
har du någonsin varit med om att det luktat vinäger från luft filtret ? jag hade de problemet i en vecka sen försvann det bara . tänkte byta filtret imorgon . bra video !
+jebemteluda Nej, det känner jag inte till. Vinägerdoft skulle jag däremot säga är att något ligger och ruttnar (vinäger är ju egentligen jäst vin), så det är bra att byta filter och dammsuga rent ordentligt i filterhuset.
Jag bytte mitt kupéfilter. Nu får jag inte igång lampan i handskfacket. Jag har led lampa i, har bytt plast på kablarna och testat mig fram min inget gott resultat
Jag har en Saab 95 årsm 2003..Tycker att det är krångligt med alla inställningar i värme/Ac paketet.Samt att mitt fjärrlås krånglar..Nu måste jag låsa med nyckeln, för fjärren har slutat att fungera. Help me
it so simple but the end filter cant slide because of sponge without that so amazing ı have a 9.5 98 model can you show how can we fix radıo panel lights some buttons are so bright and some buttons dark please waiting video
Just subed, my 9-5 the acc and fans inside just turn off while driveing what could this be pleasee and also the fans cone on full blast when I start her up ? Please any help would be greatly appreciated
That is acc (automatic climate control) that's normal. As soon as you adjust something it will go to manual mode. Shut your car off it will reset to auto mode when start it up.
who makes the torx wrench set you use in this video? also have you ever done a video, showing which saab is better made, in the 9-5 range, as i think the earlier 2002 range seems to be a better quality, or am i wrong, keep the great videos coming. regards jerry
Jag bytte filter och följde din steg. Men efter detta fungerar inte belysningen i handskfacket mer, om jag inte försöker avlägsna lampan, då tänds den tills jag släpper. Har du några tips? Har kollat så att kablarna sitter och lampan tänds när jag plockat loss den men när jag klickar fast den igen så slutar det att fungera.
+Trionic Seven: For Saab Enthusiasts provade det men funkar ej! Jag kopplade inte loss kablarna som du gjorde utan jag tog faktiskt ut lampan från handskfacket innan jag kopplade loss sladdarna på baksidan. Så gjorde nog lite fel där och på så vis har nog själva strömbrytaren som känner av luckan tappat kontakt med något i luckan. Får utforska lite men lite irriterande!
Hm, det låter faktiskt ganska skumt. Tror du får gå runt kablarna med mulimetern och mäta dig fram till ev. avbrott och kolla brytaren. Testa att lägga upp en bild på stcs fb-sida om du behöver mer hjälp
Hey Trionic, do you happen to know a fix for the light inside the glove box not turning off when it is closed? Or possibly where the switch is located on the glovebox?
Trionic Seven Mkay. Ill take a look. On another note, do you think you could do a video on removing the gear shift knob? Mine is all messed up when purchased. Sadly its not a spin off.
Bad design there. Even earlier 9-3 had better place and easier to change cabin air filter. That big foam block on top and pipes going thru it, make whole thing look like afterthought.
Everything in SAAB is difficult for parts replacement by non-professional, although CZcams video shows the details of procedures. No wonder, SAAB went out of business! On the other hand, Volvo has excellent design for parts replacement. even if a house wife or non-mechanics person can do the most of job. For replacement of SAAB headlight bulb, it is extreme difficult for anyone including auto mechanics. It was stupid to purchase two pieces of SAAB in 10 years. Never do it again.
Nah, I'd disagree. Never had a Volvo, though almost every DIY is easy to do on the Saabs. Even changing the xenon bulbs doesn't take more than 10 minutes on this car.
Sidelight bulbs are awkward, especially on the battery side. However it's quite easy to remove and refit the whole headlight unit making the task much easier. Many cars designed since around year 2000 have similar issues. Saabs are not as difficult as some far more mass market models of the time.
I'm of Swedish ancestry, so this is not a comment on Sweden, but shear stupidity of how this was designed is why Saab went out of business. Thank you so much for the video, it is extremely helpful! I would love to post a picture of my foot, kicking the new filter into place (I'm not kidding). I will never change this filter again, I'll junk the car first. The cherry on top is that the bar that holds up the glove box, and that you have to reach over with your arm or leg, in order to cram the filter into place, is apparently sharpened at the factory before they put the glove box in. It is simply amazing, an example of how if they made the idiots that designed this mess have to actually work on the car, it would never have made it off the drawing board. Every car I've owned has stuff like this but this is about the worst - having to disassemble so much in order to change a filter.
I love my 9-5 but this design is so stupid. Maybe a gift from the GM engineers? Changing the cabin air filter on my old Camry took almost no effort. Zero tools and job done in 1 minute.
A very useful video. Thanks.
I finally got around to changing the filter on my 2002MY 9-5 Aero today. It's a UK car so right hand drive and a little different to what is shown the video.
Firstly the access is on the other side of the centre console. However it's a mirror image so the same process applies. One difference seems to be the fitting of the ECU (or whatever the very different looking electronics black box is on my car.)
In mine the unit stands clear of the bulkhead and so blocks the access to the filter slot because of the length of the filter. The control unit is held in place by a black plastic mount that has a pressure clip point either side to release the whole thing from a metal bracket on the bulkhead. Once out of the way access is as per the video. The wiring harness on mine has plenty of slack to allow it to be dropped to the floor out of the way.
The last filter change on mine was during a dealer service some years ago. So only 6 screws on the filter cover panel rather than 7 and no foam filler over the top of the filter! A creative mechanic will always find ways to hit the job time targets ...
Fitting the foam strip was easier than I expected thanks to the guidance in the video. I had bought the cheapest filter I could find that looked something like the original. It has fitted OK but the top was some sort of felt material construction without plastic (the other 2 sides are plastic but not very strong) and so not very rigid making it difficult to push in without it buckling and distorting. I assume it is or will be OK once in place.
To help with sliding it in after I had positioned the foam strip over the pipes I used a thin strip of hard material (some kitchen worktop edge trim in my case but a venetian blind strip or something similar would work just as well) to fit below the foam while pushing in the filter. Once the filter is in place the strip of material can be pulled out. Even though the filter was somewhat flexible (having no good rigid plastic surround) the slider strip seemed to make it much easier than it would have been to slide the filter into position.
Now that I know what is involved from a 'hands on' point of view I would be quite happy to do the job again and maybe use a more expensive and better constructed filter to make it a little easier. (Maybe also obtain better filtration but I'm not sure I will ever know whether there is a real filtering difference between cheap and expensive to buy filters. I paid 1/6th of the price of the most expensive filters I found available for sale. Free delivery - which turned out to be next day even though ordered on a Friday afternoon.)
Thanks for sharing this info :)
Finally changed my filter. Wasn't too bad. I have 2007 9 5 . Like you said on later models Saab made it slightly more difficult.
There is an electronic box with a big heat sink on the cover. I took it off, and had an awkward time fitting it back. Next time I would try to hang the cover up out of the way.
Thanks for the video! My 9-5 needs a long awaited cabinfilter replacement!
Great step by step instructions, what to look for and how to do it correctly. Thank you very much sir.
Thanks!
I am planning on replacing my cabin filter this week, thanks for posting this!
+localfuckingized Good luck with the procedure!
Just a quick bit of information. SAAB did indeed pioneer cabin air filters. They were first used in the OG900 introduced in 1979. They were installed only on the non-AC cars as the A/C evaporator fitted in the same space in the A/C car.
Nice video. You did catch that all the Torx screws are T25.
Thanks! Yep, a lot of innovations here :)
Uff, you make it look so easy. It took me an hour to get mine replaced today. But I am so very glad I did it. Now to order replacement rivets. One was missing, and the other two broke.
Ett stort tack för din guide hur jag byter kupèfiltret, fullt med löv och björkpollen
+Mikael Arvidsson Det blir stor skillnad!
jag hade velat se video på hur man kollar och kommer åt multiremmen som lättast och även hur kamkedjan sitter och hur man spänner upp den ifall det behövs. grymma videos :)
+Team Pikkis Multirem är på gång! Om jag hinner så filmar jag :)
Changed mine yesterday. I think your old foam was not put in correct, it was deformed in the left cut out. I guess thats why you struggle to fit your filter.
It was a bit difficult to fit the left cut out correctly.
Besides that, it was a Great guide. I wish i saw it yesterday.
PS, in newer 9-5 there is a metall thing inside the cover, with elctricity in it. You have to disconnent the battery before changeing the filter!
I got sparks!
Thanks for the video. Helped me change my filter today (for the first time, haha)
Thanks for this video, changed mine today. Altough my 9-5 aero -05 hirsch had extra airconditioning box of some sort under the ECU and on the cover for filter it had a extra (heating component?). Read that i have to remove fuse before screwing that from the cover. But overall this video helped a LOT :D This kind of videos help a lot people like me who have not had much experience on cars. I'm more of computer tech guy. But i have to say damn this was painfull work compared to other cars i done this.
+Andreas Ahlin When you think you understand the intricacies of the Saab, a new exception pops up.
I like your channel. Because of difficult service like this, I have become very frustrated with my 2004 ARC wagon. I have a love hate relationship with it. I think I may sell it. I'm replacing the alternator now and it may be the last straw.
+GoodGriff Too bad that your car gives you trouble. The alternating can be a bit of work to replace. What other problems does it give you?
Geez, unfortunately I have to do this asap before the fall come...great vid.thanx
Bra instruktion. Bytte precis på min 2006. Lite mer kablar och ryckte säkring 22 men annars ganska identiskt. 👍
The black hose for the glowbox broke off when I tried to losen it. What was it's purpose? I was unable to fit it back with tape because it broke at the base.
❤ Why they made a filter so hard to change is crazy 😅 Think i would have left the old foam in look like it is just made to fill in empty space
Hey guys, just wanted to say that I tested the Bosch cabin filter and found it difficult to install (took me over 20 min to slide it in place). Last year I bought a MEYLE cabin air filter, part no. 8123200006 - installed it in less then 10 seconds! Highly recommend! It's basically the same but more flexible. Both filters use active carbon.
Thanks, great tip!
Just changed my cabin filter after watching your video. I have a 2006 car and your comments on the differences helped. However, the bolts on my filter cover were 6mm bolts like your old car. It was a real pain trying to keep the filter cover out of the way as there is a rheostat built in to the cover, Trying to hold it out of the way, the metal fins kept touching the ecu which made the blower motor turn on full speed. I wasn't expecting that. The sticker on the rheostat says to remove fuse 22 so I did that to cut the power. It's a real pain to change and I'm guessing a garage would charge quite a bit in labour to do it for you.
It's fiddly for sure, especially on the post-2006 cars!
Great video. Thanks very much.
+serge egres Happy you like it!
Well done again. Excellent video.
A new video that shows the change from normal bulbs to LED, the size or type of the bulbs is a must.
I really liked your courtesy Led lights.
Keep up the good work.
+sbske1 Thanks! The led lamps are very simple to change, I bought cheap lamps from ebay.
Kan varmt rekommendera Ledson från Diodhuset.se - supersnabba leveranser, och förstklassig service. Bästa utbudet i sverige tycker jag.
This is a great video. I am going to have to wing it for Right Hand Drive though :)
Awsome cheers.
this has to be one of the stupidest places to put the cabin filter . thanks saab!
Yep, it's pretty annoying :)
+Trionic Seven: For Saab Enthusiasts glad I've found your channel as I've just bought my first saab.
a 9 5 1.9 tid 2007.
only had it 3 days and battery went flat already.
charged it up starts runs fine
first day taking it to work this morning and the radio would switch on but no sound and was stuck on one station .
tried it again an hour later and it's working again.
any ideas?
I'm hoping the car doesn't have a weird battery drain.
Battery drain? Easy to measure, check out the video by EricTheCarGuy
On the 2006 and onwards, there's a warning label to remove fuse 22 before working. Do it! I didn't and I short circuit something. Had a heart attack when I hit the ecu box. Hope nothing more is damaged than the fuse😩
I agree, Saab had so many stupid engineers, designing terrible interior. Not only the cabinet filter, but also headlights, cup holder, and everything else. The consumable items should be easy to be replaced by any adults. SAAB goes to hell now, it's good.
tack för hjälpen
Vassego!
Great videoinstruction!
+Fam Edlund Thanks! :)
Thanks!
Hope the vid was useful :)
Thank you for this video, and also i have one question about ac, i am new saab owner, don't know much about them. I have a problem with ac zones, left is cooling but right is heating at the same time. What could be the fault and what should i do? It s 2003 9-5 2.0 t vector.Thanks in advance.
I know this is 5 months old and you probably figured it out by now but that is a super common issue on 9-5s caused by broken blend doors. Search Saab 9-5 blend door repair and you'll see guides and parts to fix it. Basically a plastic piece that is attached to the blend doors in the HVAC system that moves to direct air flow will break and the doors get stuck in whatever position they were last in. Sometimes you can run the Climate control self diagnosis mode and it will get them moving again if they haven't fully broken yet. You do this by holding the auto and off buttons at the same time. The screen will display numbers that correspond to fault codes in the HVAC system. I'd get the aluminum blend door shafts as replacements so you'll never have this issue again
har du någonsin varit med om att det luktat vinäger från luft filtret ? jag hade de problemet i en vecka sen försvann det bara . tänkte byta filtret imorgon . bra video !
+jebemteluda Nej, det känner jag inte till. Vinägerdoft skulle jag däremot säga är att något ligger och ruttnar (vinäger är ju egentligen jäst vin), så det är bra att byta filter och dammsuga rent ordentligt i filterhuset.
Jag bytte mitt kupéfilter. Nu får jag inte igång lampan i handskfacket. Jag har led lampa i, har bytt plast på kablarna och testat mig fram min inget gott resultat
Probably figured it out but I'd check to see if there is a blown fuse for it. May have shorted out when you were working on it.
Jag har en Saab 95 årsm 2003..Tycker att det är krångligt med alla inställningar i värme/Ac paketet.Samt att mitt fjärrlås krånglar..Nu måste jag låsa med nyckeln, för fjärren har slutat att fungera. Help me
it so simple but the end filter cant slide because of sponge without that so amazing ı have a 9.5 98 model can you show how can we fix radıo panel lights some buttons are so bright and some buttons dark please waiting video
Thanks for the idea.
Amazing detailed video thanks!
I ordered an aftermarket filter but the foam part isn’t included. Is this a problem or can I leave it there?
The top foam piece provides a seal around the filter, so that circulating air doesn’t bypass the filter. I would exchange it for another one.
Just subed, my 9-5 the acc and fans inside just turn off while driveing what could this be pleasee and also the fans cone on full blast when I start her up ? Please any help would be greatly appreciated
That is acc (automatic climate control) that's normal. As soon as you adjust something it will go to manual mode. Shut your car off it will reset to auto mode when start it up.
who makes the torx wrench set you use in this video? also have you ever done a video, showing which saab is better made, in the 9-5 range, as i think the earlier 2002 range seems to be a better quality, or am i wrong, keep the great videos coming.
regards
jerry
I've had those wrences since forever, don't know who makes them, sorry! I'm putting that video idea on my todo list :)
how many of you have replaced a Heater Blend Door ???????????
I like you car on red I have 9-5 2002 silver =)
+Juan López Nice!
Jag bytte filter och följde din steg. Men efter detta fungerar inte belysningen i handskfacket mer, om jag inte försöker avlägsna lampan, då tänds den tills jag släpper. Har du några tips? Har kollat så att kablarna sitter och lampan tänds när jag plockat loss den men när jag klickar fast den igen så slutar det att fungera.
Hej! Låter som att det blivit glapp i lampans hållare. Kanske kan du bända till hållaren lite så det blir kontakt igen?
+Trionic Seven: For Saab Enthusiasts provade det men funkar ej! Jag kopplade inte loss kablarna som du gjorde utan jag tog faktiskt ut lampan från handskfacket innan jag kopplade loss sladdarna på baksidan. Så gjorde nog lite fel där och på så vis har nog själva strömbrytaren som känner av luckan tappat kontakt med något i luckan. Får utforska lite men lite irriterande!
Hm, det låter faktiskt ganska skumt. Tror du får gå runt kablarna med mulimetern och mäta dig fram till ev. avbrott och kolla brytaren. Testa att lägga upp en bild på stcs fb-sida om du behöver mer hjälp
+Trionic Seven: For Saab Enthusiasts det ska jag, tack för en grym kanal förresten!
Tack! :)
Kanon videoer!
Sitter AC flækten dær inne oxå? Min startar och stoppar lite slumpmæsigt på sista tiden. Kanske dags att byta... (9-5 2004 kombi)
+Herland Bjørnsbror Tack!
AC-fläkt? Det finns ingen sådan på 9-5. Menar du kylfläkt eller kupefläkt?
+Trionic Seven: For Saab Enthusiasts
Kupeflækt :)
+Herland Bjørnsbror Tror kupefläkten sitter framför vindrutan. Titta i WIS.
Har hørt begge delar. Tror det beror på vilket år... Få ta och instalera WIS. :)
What special sauce ECU modifications have you made and how? I have an 2008 9-5
OpenSID. Check my other vids.
Did it in 20 min. Seems more complicated than it is.
Hey Trionic, do you happen to know a fix for the light inside the glove box not turning off when it is closed? Or possibly where the switch is located on the glovebox?
That's strange, sounds like a problem with the wiring or switch. I would search the wiring with a multimeter using the diagram in WIS.
Trionic Seven Mkay. Ill take a look.
On another note, do you think you could do a video on removing the gear shift knob? Mine is all messed up when purchased. Sadly its not a spin off.
Bad design there. Even earlier 9-3 had better place and easier to change cabin air filter.
That big foam block on top and pipes going thru it, make whole thing look like afterthought.
Everything in SAAB is difficult for parts replacement by non-professional, although CZcams video shows the details of procedures. No wonder, SAAB went out of business! On the other hand, Volvo has excellent design for parts replacement. even if a house wife or non-mechanics person can do the most of job. For replacement of SAAB headlight bulb, it is extreme difficult for anyone including auto mechanics. It was stupid to purchase two pieces of SAAB in 10 years. Never do it again.
Nah, I'd disagree. Never had a Volvo, though almost every DIY is easy to do on the Saabs. Even changing the xenon bulbs doesn't take more than 10 minutes on this car.
Sidelight bulbs are awkward, especially on the battery side. However it's quite easy to remove and refit the whole headlight unit making the task much easier. Many cars designed since around year 2000 have similar issues. Saabs are not as difficult as some far more mass market models of the time.