Automobile company Saab was founded in 1945, but since 2012 has stopped producing cars. However, even today the Swedish foreign cars of this brand are still in operation and need constant maintenance and updating.
How to choose parts for Saab?
Before buying the necessary part, you should know its name and distinctive characteristics. When choosing a broken component on your own, it will be easiest to find out the identification number of the part and buy exactly the same one.
However, the Swedish foreign car requires a special service, since these machines have not been produced for a long time and are rarely used on the roads. Because of this, the search for a suitable part can become complicated, and then the help of qualified professionals and trusted suppliers will be required.
In order to select the right part and do it yourself in the future, you should study the information about the main assemblies and units of the used vehicle. This will allow you to choose the consumables yourself and save money without the involvement of automotive technicians.
How to choose a spare part by car make and model?
First of all, you should determine the modification of the particular car. To find the right part, you use the VIN number, which is specified in the vehicle certificate or certificate of registration, catalog number can also be used.
The right selection can be performed by a workshop at an automobile service center, as well as by an electronic catalog on the Internet where the individual number must be entered.
How can I find out the part number (code) of a Saab?
All cars have this code, and it allows one to find out a lot of information: who and when the car was manufactured, and even if it was stolen, sunk, set on fire. The number is generated by the manufacturer at his discretion and can be specified
- In a special window on the windshield;
- under the hood;
- on the driver's door pillar;
- under the floor panelling near the driver's seat.
The code may also be specified in the accompanying documentation when purchasing the car.
What can I learn from the VIN?
The VIN consists of a certain sequence of seventeen letters and numbers. To decipher it, it is worth considering that the identification code consists of consecutive parts.
The first part of the WMI deciphers the geography of production of the vehicle, in which country and who assembled it as well as the body type. The second section includes a complete characteristic of the vehicle from make to axle. The final area of the code contains information about the car's equipment, the date and place of its production, as well as the car's assembly process.
Which parts are better: analog or original?
Original parts are those sold by official dealers and suppliers, such parts are expensive, but guarantee quality. Analog components can be found in third-party services and unofficial suppliers for less than market price.
The main misconception is that the analog is always inferior in quality to the original, but this is not always true. Such parts can be of equal quality, and the difference is that the analog has no catalog number and no brand. They can be produced by the same factory, but the price is different. It follows that it is a mistake to consider the original better because it is more expensive.
How do you tell the difference between original Saab parts and analog parts?
Original parts of the Swedish brand nowadays will be quite difficult to find. Such parts necessarily come in a branded package with the name of the brand. It will have a unique part number and country of manufacturer, which is duplicated on the part itself, as well as on the package. Also the component can be equipped with additional documentation.
Depending on the type of part and where it was made, the marking can be in the form of:
- cast or stamped mark;
- laser engraving;
- The stamp of a special paint;
- QR-code, etc.
Analogue components, in contrast to the original, are not subject to certification. They can be produced at large factories or small firms that sell them under their own brand name and at reduced prices. Some firms simply purchase parts from third-party manufacturers and deal only with their sales, they are called packers.
What is an OEM number?
An OEM number is the original market number for a product. All OEM parts are parts from the factories from which automakers order the original components for sale and warranty service. The code is applied directly to the part itself and consists of numbers or letters and numbers. This unique number allows you to accurately find the necessary parts for a particular vehicle.
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