Saab All Models Touch Up Paint (162 OEM Colors)

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Find Your Saab All Models Paint Code

Saab paint codes are normally on the drivers door jamb. On old Saabs, color codes are about impossible to find; other cited locations include the engine compartment and the trunk area (inside the transmission is a joke). Typical code format: 230, which corresponds to: 230 Scarabe Green Metallic Clearcoat. Same Color Code, Different Name: the same paint across models may be called Green Clearcoat or Mystic Green Clearcoat.

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Saab All Models Paint Info

The Color Breakdown

Saab didn't just build cars; they built "rolling design statements" that looked just as home on a Swedish runway as they did in a driveway. With 162 recorded colors, they really went for it. You've got everything from the iconic, eye-searing Monte Carlo Yellow and the electric Lightning Blue Metallic to about fifteen different ways to say "classy grey," like Steel Gray Metallic and Dolphin Grey. Whether yours is a deep Scarabe Green Metallic or a crisp Cirrus White, these cars were painted with a certain Scandinavian soul that deserves a little TLC.

What to Watch For

While these cars were "born from jets," the clear coat didn't always get the memo about staying attached during high-speed maneuvers. On many models, especially the 9-3 and 9-5, keep a close eye on the horizontal surfaces-the hood and roof are the first places where the clear coat might start to look a bit "frosty" or begin to peel. If you see tiny blisters in the paint, catch them early with your touch-up kit before they decide to expand. To find your specific color match, head over to the driver's side door jamb or the door pillar; that's where the 3-digit code usually lives. If it's playing hide-and-seek, check the glove box or the spare tire well.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since Saab was big on those sophisticated pearls and metallics (like Cosmic Blue or Cayenne Red Pearl), your biggest secret weapon is a timer. Shake your touch-up bottle or pen for a full 60 seconds-longer than you think you need-to wake up all those tiny metallic flakes that have settled at the bottom. When applying, think "thin and patient." Instead of trying to fill a chip with one big glob, dab on a tiny layer, let it dry for twenty minutes, and then come back for a second pass. It takes a little more time, but it's the difference between a repair that disappears and one that stands out.

Saab All Models Colors by Year

Let us know the year your All Models was manufactured. We'll eliminate colors that won't match your vehicle.

2005 (22 colors)
2004 (13 colors)
2003 (13 colors)
2002 (10 colors)
2001 (11 colors)
2000 (13 colors)
1999 (13 colors)
1998 (13 colors)
1997 (13 colors)
1996 (12 colors)
1995 (15 colors)
1994 (14 colors)
1993 (14 colors)
1992 (13 colors)
1991 (14 colors)
1990 (12 colors)
1989 (12 colors)
1988 (14 colors)
1987 (14 colors)
1986 (15 colors)
1985 (13 colors)
1984 (13 colors)
1983 (12 colors)
1982 (19 colors)
1981 (17 colors)
1980 (11 colors)
1979 (11 colors)
1978 (11 colors)
1977 (11 colors)
1976 (12 colors)
1975 (9 colors)
1974 (16 colors)
1973 (14 colors)
1972 (13 colors)
1971 (8 colors)
1970 (8 colors)
1969 (8 colors)
1968 (7 colors)
1967 (7 colors)
1966 (1 colors)
1965 (1 colors)
1964 (1 colors)

Before you order Saab All Models paint

How do I confirm the right color for my Saab All Models?

Use the paint code from the Saab All Models label and match it to the color page before ordering. The model page narrows the list, but the paint code decides the match.

Where do I find the paint code for Saab All Models?

For the Saab All Models, start with the make-specific code guidance: Saab paint codes are normally on the drivers door jamb. On old Saabs, color codes are about impossible to find; other cited locations include the engine compartment and the trunk area (inside the transmission is a joke). Typical code format: 230, which corresponds to: 230 Scarabe Green Metallic Clearcoat. Same Color Code, Different Name: the same paint across models may be called Green Clearcoat or Mystic Green Clearcoat. If the label is missing, ask a dealer parts department for a VIN lookup before ordering paint.

Why should I use the paint code instead of the color name?

The paint code is safer than the color name. Similar names can appear on different years, models, or makes.

What if the code is missing?

Use the paint code guide, check other label locations, or ask a dealer to look up the code by VIN before ordering.

Can trim, bumper, or finish differences affect Saab All Models touch up paint?

Yes. Body paint, trim paint, wheel paint, textured parts, and special finishes can use different materials or codes for Saab All Models. Match the exterior paint code for body-color repairs, and verify a separate finish before ordering paint for trim, wheels, or unpainted parts.

What product should I choose for Saab All Models repair?

For Saab All Models repair, use a pen for tiny chips, a bottle for small chips or short scratches, a spray can for larger areas that can be masked, and PRO sizes for panel or spray-gun work. Choose a kit when the repair also needs primer, clearcoat, sanding, or polishing supplies.