Saab 9-3 2008+ Facelift Rear Lights Fitted

[Will_S]

Spent a bit of time today swapping over the old lights from my 2007 Saab 9-3, for the ones from the facelift 2008+ cars.

Here's a comparison pic:



And a couple of the finished job:






I think they are an improvement over the old lights, plus it was an easy swap as they are a direct fit.

[Lemonyfresh]

Very nice!

[loko]

where did you get the lights and how much? i,ve been wanting to do this for months now but cant find them anywhere, i,m also wanting to fit the newer style rear bumper but its a bit confusing as to wether it will fit or not

[Will_S]

Bought them off ebay individually. £191.45 all in, £35 each for the lights on the boot, £44.95 for the left one. Had to pay £76.50 for the right side, but it was brand new. I was warned by one seller to watch out for fake new parts for these. Don't know how true this is as he was trying to sell me a used one for £80, but the new one I got was definitely genuine.

You need to make sure you get them complete with the bulb holders. Due to the lights being clear you need red bulbs, which are a slightly different fitment.

I think that the newer style rear bumper is just a straight fit. I know that for the front facelift you need lights, grill, new wings and bonnet as well as the bumper, but they are just a case of bolting them on.

[loko]

thanks for that, just seen Neo,s are selling the lights so i,m waiting for a price from them

[loko]

Right i got the lights, how many coloured bulbs will i need and which ones ?

[loko]

Right i got the lights, how many coloured bulbs will i need and which ones ?

[Will_S]

You'll need 6 red bulbs to replace the clear ones. If you didn't get the bulb holders with your new rear lights you'll need to sand down on of the lugs on the connector of the bulb. It won't fit otherwise.


Here are packs of two on ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PACK-OF-2-380-RED-BRAKE-...

[loko]

Thanks, all done and sorted now, huge transformation to the back of the car, even the wife likes it!

[griffin dai]

I fancy doing this next month. So all ill need is the 4 sets of lights including bulb holders plus 6x red bulbs?

[Will_S]

Yeah - that's all that you need.

[griffin dai]

Cool! That's another job on the list then! Looks great

[Max M4X WW]

Just for reference, are the 6 red bulbs all the same or some double and some single filament?