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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN YS3EB45E923009107 · Checked Sep 30, 2026
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YS3EB45E923•••••• 2002 Saab 9-5

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Electrical System Feb 2009
2002 saab 9-5 has had failure of headlight bulbs at a rate of one or two per year from the very first year I have owned this car. No other bulb has burned out in the past 8 yr. A local garage mechanic told me it was related to a faulty front electrical harness in the saab but…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN YS3EB45E923009107 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.