1978 Saab 99 Electrical Bulb & Socket Parts

This table covers the bulbs in the reverse lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

8 Back Up / Reverse Lamp Bulb parts for the 1978 Saab 99 come from 3 brands — SYLVANIA, WAGNER and HELLA. The "Popular" part is HELLA 1156. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged.

In the Extended Life grade, SYLVANIA and WAGNER supply 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Extended Life" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 7506LL.

In the Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life) grade, SYLVANIA supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 7506ST.

In the Standard Replacement grade, HELLA, WAGNER and SYLVANIA supply 5 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is HELLA 1156.

Part numbers include HELLA 1156, SYLVANIA 7506LL and WAGNER 17635LL, among others listed above.

This table covers the bulbs in the stop lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

9 Brake Light Bulb parts for the 1978 Saab 99 come from 4 brands — SYLVANIA, WAGNER, HELLA and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is HELLA 1156. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged.

Extended Life: 2 parts, from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 7506LL.

Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life): 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 7506ST.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section lists 1 option from PHILIPS — grouped under the catalog's "LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PHILIPS 1156RLED is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from HELLA, WAGNER and SYLVANIA. A representative part number is HELLA 1156.

Part numbers include HELLA 1156, SYLVANIA 7506LL and WAGNER 17635LL, among others listed above.

This table covers the bulbs in the dome lamp. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

11 Dome Light Bulb parts for the 1978 Saab 99 come from 4 brands — SYLVANIA, HELLA, PHILIPS and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is HELLA 6411LED65K. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged.

Extended Life: 2 parts, from PHILIPS and SYLVANIA. A representative part number is PHILIPS 6411LL.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 6 options from HELLA, SYLVANIA, PHILIPS and 1 other brand. HELLA 6411LED65K is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from HELLA, WAGNER and SYLVANIA. A representative part number is HELLA 6411.

This table covers the bulbs that light the headlamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, a flicker over bumps, or a bulb that keeps failing on one side. Avoid touching a halogen capsule. Repeated failure in one socket is usually the socket or ground, not the bulb. Read more

8 Headlamp Bulb parts are listed for the 1978 Saab 99, from SYLVANIA, WAGNER and PHILIPS. WAGNER H5006 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1978 99.

The Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life) section: 2 options from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA H6024XV is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 6 options from SYLVANIA, WAGNER and PHILIPS. WAGNER H5006 is listed in this group.

This group includes WAGNER H5006, SYLVANIA H6024XV and SYLVANIA H6024ST and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the sockets that hold a headlamp bulb in the housing. Typical signs include a flicker over bumps, melted plastic, or a bulb that will not stay seated. Dielectric grease on the contacts slows corrosion. Do not force a bulb into a heat-damaged socket. Read more

9 Headlamp Socket parts are listed for the 1978 Saab 99, from DORMAN, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. DORMAN 85810 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1978 99.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 85810, DORMAN 84790 and DORMAN 85809, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the bulbs that light the license plate. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

8 License Plate Lamp Bulb parts for the 1978 Saab 99 come from 4 brands — PHILIPS, SYLVANIA, WAGNER and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is PHILIPS 12821LL. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged.

Extended Life: 3 parts, from PHILIPS, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is PHILIPS 12821LL.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from HELLA, PHILIPS, SYLVANIA and 1 other brand. A representative part number is HELLA 5007.

Listed part numbers: PHILIPS 12821LL, SYLVANIA 5007LL and WAGNER 17171LL, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the replacement bulbs for the Parking Brake Warning Light. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

This group shows a single part: PEAK 7506.

This table covers the bulbs in the parking lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

11 Parking Lamp Bulb parts are listed for the 1978 Saab 99, from PHILIPS, WAGNER, HELLA and 1 other brand. PHILIPS P215WLL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1978 99.

The Extended Life section: 4 options from WAGNER, PHILIPS and SYLVANIA. PHILIPS P215WLL is listed in this group.

LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving): 1 part, from PHILIPS. A representative part number is PHILIPS 1157WLED.

The Standard Replacement section: 6 options from HELLA, PHILIPS, SYLVANIA and 1 other brand. HELLA 1157 is listed in this group.

This table covers the bulbs in the tail lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

11 Tail Lamp Bulb parts are listed for the 1978 Saab 99, from HELLA, PHILIPS, SYLVANIA and 2 other brands. FAMOUS BRAND BLB5007 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1978 99.

The Extended Life section: 3 options from PHILIPS, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. PHILIPS 12821LL is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 8 options from HELLA, FAMOUS BRAND, PHILIPS and 2 other brands. FAMOUS BRAND BLB5007 is listed in this group.

This table covers the bulbs in the turn-signal lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

19 Turn Signal Lamp Bulb parts for the 1978 Saab 99 come from 4 brands — WAGNER, SYLVANIA, PHILIPS and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is PHILIPS 1157LL. 18 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Extended Life: 7 parts, from WAGNER, PHILIPS and SYLVANIA. A representative part number is PHILIPS 1157LL.

Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life): 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 7506ST.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 1 option from PHILIPS. PHILIPS 1156ALED is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 10 parts, from HELLA, WAGNER, SYLVANIA and 1 other brand. A representative part number is HELLA 1156.