60 Ignition parts are listed for the 1986 Saab 9000, in 10 part types, covering the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 1986 Saab 9000, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules. 42 parts of the 60 listed are Spark Plug (22 parts), Distributor Cap (12 parts) and Spark Plug Wire (8 parts). The other 7 part types cover the remaining 18 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged — the only engine offered in the 1986 Saab 9000.
The most listed brands for 1986 Saab 9000 ignition parts are STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS (9 parts), WELLS (7 parts) and NGK (7 parts), plus 16 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Iridium and Copper / Nickel.
12 parts on this 1986 Saab 9000 page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including BOSCH 03010 (Distributor Cap) and BOSCH 04168 (Distributor Rotor). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Distributor Cap
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | GB423T | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | T-Series | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LILAND GLOBAL | GB423LG | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Tan Brass | View on Amazon |
| LILAND GLOBAL | GB423BLBLG | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Blue Brass | View on Amazon |
| WELLS | 5D1012A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Premium | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOSCH Popular | 03010 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular | GB423 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| WALKER PRODUCTS Popular | 9251068 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bosch | View on Amazon |
| FACET | 27479PHT | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| KARLYN / BREMI / STI | 228045 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bremi | View on Amazon |
| LILAND GLOBAL | GB423TLG | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Color: BlackBody Material: PBT | View on Amazon |
| WELLS | 3D1028 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Includes Rotor | View on Amazon |
| WELLS | 5D1012 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Distributor Cap Contacts Material: Aluminum | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Distributor caps. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable.
12 Distributor Cap parts for the 1986 Saab 9000 come from 7 brands — LILAND GLOBAL, WELLS, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is BOSCH 03010.
The Economy section lists 1 option from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS — the catalog's value-priced group. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS GB423T is listed in this group.
In the Premium grade, LILAND GLOBAL and WELLS supply 3 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is LILAND GLOBAL GB423LG.
In the Standard Replacement grade, WELLS, BOSCH, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 4 other brands supply 8 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is BOSCH 03010.
Distributor Pickup Coil
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS | 4P1128 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Electronic Reluctor Included with Pick-up Coil | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Distributor Pickup coils. Typical signs include a misfire that follows one cylinder, or a snap in damp weather. Swap with a neighbor to confirm, and replace a torn boot with the coil.
One part is listed for the 1986 Saab 9000 — WELLS 4P1128.
Distributor Rotor
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEMO | V50700004 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOSCH Popular | 04168 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GLUED ON ROTOR | View on Amazon |
| WELLS Popular | 4R1219 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Color: BlackContact Material: Brass | View on Amazon |
| FACET | 3757323RS | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | GB341 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Distributor # 0237021014 | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | GB373 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Color/Finish: Black | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Distributor rotors. Typical signs include shudder under braking, or a lip at the outer edge. Do not put new pads on a rotor that is below minimum thickness.
6 Distributor Rotor parts for the 1986 Saab 9000 come from 5 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, VEMO, BOSCH and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is BOSCH 04168.
The Economy section: 1 option from VEMO. VEMO V50700004 is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, BOSCH, WELLS and 1 other brand. A representative part number is BOSCH 04168.
Part numbers include BOSCH 04168, VEMO V50700004 and WELLS 4R1219, among others listed above.
Ignition Coil
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN | 28340000 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Socket For Trailer Coupling (pole Arrangement): 10Standard: 51606683 | View on Amazon |
| PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN | 28343834 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Exc. Direct Ignition | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | UF101 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | C101 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the coils that fire each spark plug. Typical signs include a misfire that follows one cylinder, a snap in damp weather, or a coil that is swollen or cracked. Swap a suspect coil with a neighbor to confirm, then replace boots that tore on the way off.
4 Ignition Coil parts are listed for the 1986 Saab 9000, from PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS.
Part numbers include PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 28340000, PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 28343834 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UF101, among others listed above.
Ignition Coil Wire
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN | 28341157 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Ignition Coil wires.
This group shows a single part: PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 28341157.
Ignition Control Module (ICM)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FACET | 94004 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| HELLA | 006623931 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 7-Pin ConnectorBolted | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | LX606 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| WELLS | 6H1237 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with Electronic Regulatorwith Pick Up Assembly | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Ignition control modules.
4 Ignition Control Module (ICM) parts are listed for the 1986 Saab 9000, from FACET, HELLA, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand.
This group includes FACET 94004, HELLA 006623931 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX606 and the remaining parts above.
Ignition Lock Cylinder
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS | 4H1842 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the lock cylinders in the ignition switch.
One part is listed for the 1986 Saab 9000 — WELLS 4H1842.
Spark Plug
Summary: Notes include pre-set gaps of 0.028", 0.03", 0.032", 0.034", 0.035", 0.036", 0.039", 0.040" and 0.044". Replacement brands in this table include NGK, DENSO and CHAMPION.
Copper / Nickel
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOSCH Popular | 7955 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | NickelPre-Set Gap: 0.035" | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION | 340 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.035" | View on Amazon |
| DENSO | 3125 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | U-Groove ConventionalHex Size: 16.0 mm | View on Amazon |
| NGK | 3735 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | V-PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.036" | View on Amazon |
| NGK | 2330 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | StandardPre-Set Gap: 0.036" | View on Amazon |
| NGK | 6282 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | StandardPre-Set Gap: 0.036" | View on Amazon |
Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO | 41829 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | ProfessionalDouble Platinum | View on Amazon |
| AUTOLITE | APP3923 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Double PlatinumHex Size: 5/8 In | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION | 7545 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Double Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.039" | View on Amazon |
Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTOLITE Popular | XP3923 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Iridium XP Spark Plug Dual Display PackIridium XP Spark Plug | View on Amazon |
| SKP Popular | SP1012 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Tapered Ground Electrode with Platinum Chip | View on Amazon |
| AUTOLITE | AI3923 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Iridium Ultra | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION | 9805 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | IridiumPre-Set Gap: 0.039" | View on Amazon |
| DENSO | 5302 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Iridium PowerHex Size: 16.0 mm | View on Amazon |
| DENSO | 4707 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Iridium TTPre-Set Gap: 0.040" | View on Amazon |
| NGK | 5690 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Iridium IXPre-Set Gap: 0.032" | View on Amazon |
| NGK | 5689 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Iridium IXPre-Set Gap: 0.032" | View on Amazon |
Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Popular | 19 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | ProfessionalRapidfire | View on Amazon |
| NGK Popular | 7088 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | G-PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.040" | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION | 3068 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.03" | View on Amazon |
| DENSO | 3158 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 0.6 Gap | View on Amazon |
| DENSO | 4508 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Platinum TTPre-Set Gap: 0.040" | View on Amazon |
This table covers the spark plugs for this engine. Typical signs include misfire under load, rough idle, or a flashing check-engine light. Verify the gap even on pre-gapped plugs, and replace coil boots that come off a high-mileage engine.
22 Spark Plug parts for the 1986 Saab 9000 come from 7 brands — NGK, DENSO, CHAMPION and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is BOSCH 7955.
The Copper / Nickel section lists 6 options from NGK, BOSCH, CHAMPION and 1 other brand — grouped under the catalog's "Copper / Nickel" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. BOSCH 7955 is listed in this group.
The Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel) section lists 3 options from ACDELCO, AUTOLITE and CHAMPION — grouped under the catalog's "Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. ACDELCO 41829 is listed in this group.
In the Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel) grade, AUTOLITE, DENSO, NGK and 2 other brands supply 8 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is AUTOLITE XP3923.
The Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel) section lists 5 options from DENSO, ACDELCO, NGK and 1 other brand — grouped under the catalog's "Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. ACDELCO 19 is listed in this group.
Spark Plug Non-Fouler
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN | 42004 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 14mm Gasket Seat Long Reach | View on Amazon |
This table covers the non-foulers that space a spark plug away from oil fouling.
One part is listed for the 1986 Saab 9000 — DORMAN 42004.
Spark Plug Wire
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&B | S439770 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Suppressor Wire Set | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | 4992 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SetFederal Wire | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGK Popular | 54273 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Set | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | 55440 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | IntermotorSet | View on Amazon |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | 9407 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | United-PackardSet | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular | 27461 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Pro SeriesSet | View on Amazon |
| B&B | M439770 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Platinum Class Laser Mag | View on Amazon |
| WALKER PRODUCTS | 9241093 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Direct FitSet | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Spark Plug wires.
8 Spark Plug Wire parts are listed for the 1986 Saab 9000, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, B&B, NGK and 2 other brands. NGK 54273 carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 2 parts, from B&B and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is B&B S439770.
The Premium section: 3 options from NGK, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS. NGK 54273 is listed in this group.
The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, B&B and WALKER PRODUCTS. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 27461 is listed in this group.
Part numbers include NGK 54273, B&B S439770 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 4992, among others listed above.
Buying Ignition Parts for a 1986 Saab 9000
On this vehicle, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules.
- Confirm you have the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged 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, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Spark Plug and Distributor Cap .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ignition parts fit the 1986 Saab 9000?
Our catalog currently lists 60 ignition parts for the 1986 Saab 9000 across 10 subcategories and 19 brands, covering the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of ignition problems on a 1986 Saab 9000?
Common symptoms include misfires under load, rough idle, flashing check-engine light, or poor starting in damp weather. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What spark-plug gap is listed for the 1986 Saab 9000?
Notes on this page include pre-set gaps of 0.028", 0.03", 0.032", 0.034", 0.035", 0.036", 0.039", 0.040" and 0.044". Still verify against spec — even “pre-gapped” plugs should be checked before they go in.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.
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 1986 Saab 9000 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 1986 Saab 9000?
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged engine. Then gap matters even on “pre-gapped” plugs — verify against spec, and replace coil boots when they come off a high-mileage engine. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
Other Parts for the 1986 Saab 9000
Ignition Parts for Other Saab 9000 Years
Switch vehicle or jump to a subcategory
Manufacturer names, model designations and part numbers are used for identification and fitment reference only. AutoFactsDB is an independent catalog and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any vehicle manufacturer displayed on this page.