Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2000 SAAB 95

Table 1 shows two common exterior lighting related problems of the 2000 SAAB 95.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of SAAB 95

Problem Category Number of Problems
Turn Signal Flasher Unit problems
1
Headlights problems
1

Turn Signal Flasher Unit problem #1

The retention clips for the right signal/parking light assembly broke off while I was driving at 55mph. The assembly fell out of the socket and was retained by wiring harness. Upon next visit to dealer was informed that this is a common problem caused by plastic failure which exists in SAAB 9-3 models. First time they have seen on 9-5 model. SAAB will not replace assemblies. Dealer suggested checking other assembly which I did and found plastic broken on this assembly as well. In addition, the bracket which holds the screw to retain the lamp has broken as well. This is a premature failure of required safety equipment.

Headlights problem #2

Headlights keeps blowing out, and dealer cannot determine cause. Dealer replaced headlight assebly, but defect keeps occurring.


Exterior Lighting related problems in other SAAB 95 model year vehicles:



95 Service Bulletins
95 Safety Recalls
95 Defect Investigations