Exterior Lighting Problems of SAAB 95

SAAB 95 owners have reported 15 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of SAAB 95


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of SAAB 95

The Headlights problem

The headlights of this car is so weak that I could not see the road when I was driving in the dark. I did polish the outside of the lights box but it did not make any difference. I replaced the lights with SAAB but it is still very hard to see the road in the dark.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

This car had a simultaneous failure involving the steering, xenon headlamps and power train, specifically the all wheel drive system. All systems need to be replaced but gm has not made replacement parts available, has not corrected production errors in current parts.   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

The rear tail lights overheat, causing the bulbs to burn out and wiring to melt. We have had the bulbs and sockets replaced multiple times on both sides since 2013, but the only thing that fixes the problem is replacing the entire assembly.   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

Premature wear (burn-out) of the halogen-style light bulbs in each of the rear turn signal and brake lights (the halogen lights serve as both a turn signal and brake light). The halogen lights appear to burn out every 4-6 months.   Read details...

The Fog Light Switch problem

My vehicle was sold originally in California and has been a California registered vehicle at all times. It has rear fog lights installed with it's own seperate switch on cluster dash for them . This vehicle does not comply with the California vehicle code 24602 fog tail lamps or rear fog lights.   Read details...




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