28 Electrical parts are listed for the 1968 Saab Sonett, in 11 part types, covering all 3 engine options (1.5L V4, 795cc L3 and 841cc L3). Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
The electrical system on the 1968 Saab Sonett covers charging, starting and the sensors and modules the vehicle relies on, from alternator and starter to oxygen sensors. The largest groups are Battery Cable (9 parts), Alternator / Generator End Bearing (5 parts) and Alternator / Generator (4 parts). The other 8 part types cover the remaining 10 parts.
The 1968 Saab Sonett was sold with 3 engines. 7 parts fit every engine; the other 21 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
14 brands supply electrical parts for the 1968 Saab Sonett, led by STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS (7 parts), DEKA (6 parts) and WJB / INMOTION PARTS (2 parts), plus 11 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1968 Saab Sonett. 3 parts have it, including WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6203Z (Alternator / Generator End Bearing) and DEKA 00299 (Battery Cable). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Alternator / Generator
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP Fits: 1.5L V4 | 13061 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RemanufacturedDoes Not Include Pulley | View on Amazon |
| PURE ENERGY Fits: 1.5L V4 | 13061 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RemanufacturedDoes Not Include Pulley | View on Amazon |
| REMY Fits: 1.5L V4 | 11457 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| TERREPOWER Fits: 1.5L V4 | 13009 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
This table covers the alternators that charge the battery and run the electrical load. Typical signs include dim lights at idle, a battery lamp, or a growl from the charging pulley. Load-test the battery and inspect the belt and grounds — a bad ground mimics a failed alternator.
4 Alternator / Generator parts for the 1968 Saab Sonett come from 4 brands — FVP, PURE ENERGY, REMY and 1 other brand.
This group includes FVP 13061 and REMY 11457 and the remaining parts above.
Alternator / Generator Brush
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: all 1968 Sonett engines | GB292 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Alternatorvendor # Bosch | View on Amazon |
This table covers the brushes inside the alternator.
This group shows a single part: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS GB292.
Alternator / Generator End Bearing
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular Fits: all 1968 Sonett engines | RB6203Z | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Outside Diameter: 1.575 In | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1968 Sonett engines | RB6201Z | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Bosch Alternatorwith 35 Amps Alternator | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Fits: all 1968 Sonett engines | NB203S | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Bosch Alternatorwith ONE Shield Design | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: all 1968 Sonett engines | NB201S | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 35 Ampswith Bosch Alternator | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: all 1968 Sonett engines | 203S | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | ONE Shield Stylewith Bosch Alternator | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings in the alternator housing. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.
5 Alternator / Generator End Bearing parts are listed for the 1968 Saab Sonett, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and NATIONAL. WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6203Z carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1968 Sonett.
In the Economy grade, WJB / INMOTION PARTS supplies 2 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6203Z.
The Standard Replacement section lists 3 options from BCA and NATIONAL — built to original-equipment specification. BCA NB203S is listed in this group.
Part numbers include WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6203Z, WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB6201Z and BCA NB203S, among others listed above.
Battery
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Fits: 1.5L V4 | 35AGM | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | AGMBCI Group: 35 | View on Amazon |
| BOSCH Fits: all 1968 Sonett engines | S675DT | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | AGMValve Regulated | View on Amazon |
This table covers the batteries listed by group size and specification. Typical signs include slow cranking, a battery lamp, or a no-start after the vehicle sat overnight. Confirm group size and terminal layout in the notes. Clean the posts and the ground before condemning the battery.
2 Battery parts are listed for the 1968 Saab Sonett, from ACDELCO and BOSCH. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.
This group includes ACDELCO 35AGM and BOSCH S675DT.
Battery Cable
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA Popular Fits: 1.5L V4 | 00299 | 🇨🇦 CA | Red4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular Fits: 1.5L V4 | A484 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Material: Die cast lead terminal | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: 1.5L V4 | 00365 | 🇨🇦 CA | Red2 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: 1.5L V4 | 00301 | 🇨🇦 CA | Silver4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: 1.5L V4 | 00298 | 🇨🇦 CA | Red4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 1.5L V4 | 7484C | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Battery Cable Configuration: Top MountFederal Wire | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 1.5L V4 | B29E | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | NegativeBATTERY TO GROUND | View on Amazon |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 1.5L V4 | 4225N | 🇨🇦 CA | 25" Cable4-Gauge | View on Amazon |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 1.5L V4 | 4238 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 38" Cable4-Gauge | View on Amazon |
This table covers the positive and ground cables that run from the battery. Typical signs include a stretched or frayed cable, or a control that no longer reaches the end of its travel. Route the new cable through the same clips. A kinked cable binds and fails early.
9 Battery Cable parts for the 1968 Saab Sonett come from 3 brands — DEKA, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS. The "Popular" part is DEKA 00299.
Listed part numbers: DEKA 00299, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS A484 and DEKA 00365, plus the other parts above.
Battery Terminal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA Fits: 1.5L V4 | 00350 | 🇨🇦 CA | Top Post Terminal | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Fits: 1.5L V4 | 01056 | 🇨🇦 CA | Top Post Terminal Lead Free | View on Amazon |
This table covers the terminals and clamps that connect cables to the battery posts.
DEKA supplies both parts for the 1968 Saab Sonett.
This group includes DEKA 00350 and DEKA 01056.
Flasher
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIDON / NOVITA Fits: 1.5L V4, 795cc L3 | EL13 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Electro-Mechanical Flasher | View on Amazon |
This table covers the flasher units that blink the turn signals and hazards.
One part is listed for the 1968 Saab Sonett — TRIDON / NOVITA EL13.
Starter Brush
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 1.5L V4, 795cc L3 | GB288 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the brushes inside the starter motor.
One part is listed for the 1968 Saab Sonett — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS GB288.
Starter Bushing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 1.5L V4, 795cc L3 | X5413 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | DE Starter BushingOuter Diameter (O.D.) - Inches: .634" | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Starter bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles.
One part is listed for the 1968 Saab Sonett — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS X5413.
Starter Drive
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS Fits: 795cc L3 | 2K1130 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the starter drives that engage the flywheel ring gear.
One part is listed for the 1968 Saab Sonett — WELLS 2K1130.
Voltage Regulator
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 795cc L3 | VR124 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the regulators that control alternator output voltage.
One part is listed for the 1968 Saab Sonett — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS VR124.
Buying Electrical Parts for a 1968 Saab Sonett
On this vehicle, the electrical system covers charging, starting and the sensors and modules the vehicle relies on, from alternator and starter to oxygen sensors.
- Match the engine first. Some electrical parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, clean or renew the battery terminals and grounds with any charging-system repair.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Battery Cable and Alternator / Generator End Bearing .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many electrical parts fit the 1968 Saab Sonett?
Our catalog currently lists 28 electrical parts for the 1968 Saab Sonett across 11 subcategories and 14 brands, covering all 3 engine options (1.5L V4, 795cc L3 and 841cc L3). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do electrical parts differ between 1968 Saab Sonett engines?
Some do. 7 parts fit every engine; the other 21 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of electrical problems on a 1968 Saab Sonett?
Common symptoms include slow cranking on cold mornings, a battery light that flickers, dim lights at idle, or a check-engine code pointing at a sensor circuit. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, clean or renew the battery terminals and grounds with any charging-system repair.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1968 Saab Sonett was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 1968 Saab Sonett?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then test before replacing — a failed alternator and a bad ground can look identical, and sensors are frequently condemned for wiring faults. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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