23 Electrical parts are listed for the 1973 Saab 99, in 8 part types, covering the 2.0L L4 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 1973 Saab 99, the electrical system covers charging, starting and the sensors and modules the vehicle relies on, from alternator and starter to oxygen sensors. 15 parts of the 23 listed are Battery (6 parts), Battery Cable (5 parts) and Alternator / Generator End Bearing (4 parts). The other 5 part types cover the remaining 8 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.0L L4 — the only engine offered in the 1973 Saab 99.
The most listed brands for 1973 Saab 99 electrical parts are DEKA (7 parts), STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS (4 parts) and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS (2 parts), plus 10 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
3 parts on this 1973 Saab 99 page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including DEKA 9A3585 (Battery) and DEKA 00297 (Battery Cable). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Alternator / Generator
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PURE ENERGY | 13079 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RemanufacturedDoes Not Include Pulley | 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.
One part is listed for the 1973 Saab 99 — PURE ENERGY 13079.
Alternator / Generator Brush
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | GB292 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Alternator Number 0120400832, 850, 922vendor # Bosch | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | FX45 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Thickness (In): 3/16" | View on Amazon |
This table covers the brushes inside the alternator.
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS supplies both parts for the 1973 Saab 99.
Part numbers include STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS GB292 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS FX45.
Alternator / Generator End Bearing
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | RB62032RS | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Two Seal Stylewith S.E.V. Marchal Alternator | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO | 203FF | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB203FF | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with S.E.V. Marchal Alternatorwith 2 Seal Design | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 203FF | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Two Seal Stylewith S.E.V. Marchal 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.
4 Alternator / Generator End Bearing parts for the 1973 Saab 99 come from 4 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, ACDELCO, BCA and 1 other brand.
The Economy section lists 1 option from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB62032RS is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, ACDELCO, BCA and NATIONAL supply 3 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ACDELCO 203FF.
Listed part numbers: WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB62032RS, ACDELCO 203FF and BCA NB203FF, plus the other parts above.
Battery
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA Popular | 9A3585 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | IntimidatorAGM | View on Amazon |
| DEKA Popular | 9A34R | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | IntimidatorAGM | View on Amazon |
| DEKA | 9A24F | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | IntimidatorAGM | View on Amazon |
| EXIDE | MX24F | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Marathon MaxBCI Group 24F | View on Amazon |
| FULLRIVER | FT84024F | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | BCI Group 24F(Length X Width X Height) 10.87 In x 6.77 In x 8.95 In | View on Amazon |
| FVP | P24RAGM | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Platinum AGMBCI Group: 24 | 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.
6 Battery parts for the 1973 Saab 99 come from 4 brands — DEKA, EXIDE, FULLRIVER and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is DEKA 9A3585.
This group includes DEKA 9A3585, DEKA 9A34R and DEKA 9A24F and the remaining parts above.
Battery Cable
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA Popular | 00297 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Red4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| DEKA | 00296 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Red4 Gauge | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | B29E | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | NegativeBATTERY TO GROUND | View on Amazon |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | 4219N | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 19" Length4-Gauge | View on Amazon |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | 4232 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 32" 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.
5 Battery Cable parts are listed for the 1973 Saab 99, from DEKA, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. DEKA 00297 carries the "Popular" badge.
Listed part numbers: DEKA 00297, DEKA 00296 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS B29E, plus the other parts above.
Battery Terminal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEKA | 00350 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Top Post Terminal | View on Amazon |
| DEKA | 01056 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Top Post Terminal Lead Free | View on Amazon |
This table covers the terminals and clamps that connect cables to the battery posts.
2 Battery Terminal parts for the 1973 Saab 99 come from DEKA.
This group includes DEKA 00350 and DEKA 01056.
Flasher
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HELLA | 001887041 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 4-pin connector | View on Amazon |
| TRIDON / NOVITA | EL13 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Electro-Mechanical Flasher | View on Amazon |
This table covers the flasher units that blink the turn signals and hazards.
2 Flasher parts for the 1973 Saab 99 come from 2 brands — HELLA and TRIDON / NOVITA.
Part numbers include HELLA 001887041 and TRIDON / NOVITA EL13.
Starter Brush
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | GB288 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the brushes inside the starter motor.
This group shows a single part: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS GB288.
Buying Electrical Parts for a 1973 Saab 99
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.
- Confirm you have the 2.0L L4 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- 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 and Battery Cable .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many electrical parts fit the 1973 Saab 99?
Our catalog currently lists 23 electrical parts for the 1973 Saab 99 across 8 subcategories and 13 brands, covering the 2.0L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of electrical problems on a 1973 Saab 99?
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 1973 Saab 99 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 1973 Saab 99?
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.0L L4 engine. 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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