Tail Light Assemblies for Saab 9-5

Saab 9-5 Taillights

The Saab 9-5 was produced from the year 1997 to 2012 with the options of a four-door sedan or five-door station wagon body style. After some time, the Saab 9-5 replaced the Saab 9000 model with new features for more storage utility, greater comfort for the driver and passengers, and new turbo options for increased performance. Saab 9-5 taillights provide an important safety function in allowing other drivers to view what you're doing as well as contributing to the style of the rear profile of the vehicle.

There are two ways to accurately find the size you need. They include:

• Consult the Saab 9-5 owner's manual. You will find diagrams that identify the parts needed for your specific model.
• Remove the bulb you intend to replace and find the information on the part itself. There will be numbers and letters on the metal housing. You can reference these when looking for a replacement.

There are a variety of halogen replacements available for the Saab 9-5, and although many of them will do the job of providing illumination, they are not all the same. All halogens use filaments to create illumination and resemble other filament-styles. However, some have a coating on the glass that changes the performance and output. Halogen filaments tend toward the yellow spectrum of light, which is why some manufacturers use a coating on the glass to render it a cooler and a blue tone to counterbalance the naturally occurring yellow tone. The desired result of this coating is to create a light that is sufficiently bright and white.

• LEDs provide longevity, requiring infrequent if any replacement over the life of the Saab.
• The amount of energy needed to power LEDs is minimal, placing a negligible drain on the battery and wear on the alternator.
• LEDS create bright white illumination, which is important for visibility and safe driving.

• Halogens are the stock option on Saab 9-5 taillights, which means halogen replacements are compatible with the existing electrical systems on the car.
• Halogens are readily available and easy to find and install in your Saab.
• Advancements and improvements to halogens means you have options for bright, white light in an incandescent bulb.

The Saab 9-5 can receive custom assemblies. When shopping for this part, it is important to know how well the assembly works with the stock electrical system and the body configuration as some customs will require modifications to fit and function properly. You must also be sure that the custom taillights adhere to your local regulations for safe operating equipment requirements on motor vehicles.