For 1996 9000 Hatchback First generation Saab recommends to use: T4W 12V 4W BA9s, W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d, C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35), C10W 12V 10W SV8.5-8, P21W 12V 21W BA15s, P21, PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow, H1 12V 55W P14.5s, H4 12V 60, and R5W 12V 5W BA15s. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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Condition
Value
expand_moreFront light sources
expand_moreFront direction indicator
All other modifications
PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow
expand_moreHigh beam
With double headlamp
H1 12V 55W P14.5s
With single headlamp
H4 12V 60
expand_moreLow beam
With double headlamp
H1 12V 55W P14.5s
With single headlamp
H4 12V 60
Parking light
T4W 12V 4W BA9s
Side direction indicator
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreInternal light sources
Boot light
C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
Interior light
C10W 12V 10W SV8.5-8
expand_moreRear light sources
Auxiliary brake light
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Back-up lamp
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
License plate light
C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
Rear direction indicator
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Rear fog lamp
P21
Stop lamp
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
expand_moreTail light
Taillight
R5W 12V 5W BA15s
Taillight fog lamp
P21
Servicing your Saab use only recommended parts, oils, fluids and lubricants.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1996 Saab 9000 Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Saab warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Saab 9000 Hatchback service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 1996 Saab 9000 Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.