1986 Saab 9000 Ignition Parts

Engine:
2.0L L4 Turbocharged

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.

Distributor Cap

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS GB423T
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T-Series
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Premium

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
LILAND GLOBAL GB423LG
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Tan Brass
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LILAND GLOBAL GB423BLBLG
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Blue Brass
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WELLS 5D1012A
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Premium
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BOSCH Popular 03010
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular GB423
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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WALKER PRODUCTS Popular 9251068
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Bosch
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FACET 27479PHT
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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KARLYN / BREMI / STI 228045
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Bremi
Fitment notes — KARLYN / BREMI / STI 228045
Bremi
with Regina Rex Coil Only
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LILAND GLOBAL GB423TLG
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Color: BlackBody Material: PBT
Fitment notes — LILAND GLOBAL GB423TLG
Color: BlackBody Material: PBTContact Material: Aluminum
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WELLS 3D1028
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Includes Rotor
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WELLS 5D1012
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Distributor Cap Contacts Material: Aluminum
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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.

Distributor Pickup Coil

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WELLS 4P1128
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
with Electronic Reluctor Included with Pick-up Coil
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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.

Distributor Rotor

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
VEMO V50700004
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BOSCH Popular 04168
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
GLUED ON ROTOR
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WELLS Popular 4R1219
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Color: BlackContact Material: Brass
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FACET 3757323RS
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS GB341
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Distributor # 0237021014
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS GB373
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Color/Finish: Black
Fitment notes — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS GB373
Color/Finish: Black
Distributor # 0237506009
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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.

Ignition Coil

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 28340000
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Socket For Trailer Coupling (pole Arrangement): 10Standard: 51606683
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PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 28343834
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Exc. Direct Ignition
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UF101
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS C101
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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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.

Ignition Coil Wire

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 28341157
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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This table covers the Ignition Coil wires.

Ignition Control Module (ICM)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FACET 94004
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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HELLA 006623931
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
7-Pin ConnectorBolted
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX606
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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WELLS 6H1237
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
with Electronic Regulatorwith Pick Up Assembly
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This table covers the Ignition control modules.

Ignition Lock Cylinder

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WELLS 4H1842
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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This table covers the lock cylinders in the ignition switch.

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"
Fitment notes — BOSCH 7955
NickelPre-Set Gap: 0.035"
Gap 0.028 InOriginal Equipment is Copper/Nickel
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CHAMPION 340
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.035"
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 340
Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.035"
OE TypeOE-Recommended Gap: 0.028"
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DENSO 3125
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
U-Groove ConventionalHex Size: 16.0 mm
Fitment notes — DENSO 3125
U-Groove ConventionalHex Size: 16.0 mmPre-Set Gap: 0.032"
Gap .032
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NGK 3735
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
V-PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.036"
Fitment notes — NGK 3735
V-PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.036"
For City DrivingOE-Recommended Gap: 0.028 IN
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NGK 2330
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
StandardPre-Set Gap: 0.036"
Fitment notes — NGK 2330
StandardPre-Set Gap: 0.036"
For City DrivingOE-Recommended Gap: 0.028 IN
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NGK 6282
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
StandardPre-Set Gap: 0.036"
Fitment notes — NGK 6282
StandardPre-Set Gap: 0.036"
For Hard DrivingOE-Recommended Gap: 0.028 IN
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Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO 41829
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
ProfessionalDouble Platinum
Fitment notes — ACDELCO 41829
ProfessionalDouble PlatinumPre-Set Gap: 0.034"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.028 (in)
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AUTOLITE APP3923
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Double PlatinumHex Size: 5/8 In
Fitment notes — AUTOLITE APP3923
Double PlatinumHex Size: 5/8 InPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
Gap .028 (In) 0.7 (mm)
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CHAMPION 7545
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Double Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.039"
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 7545
Double Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.039"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.028"
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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
Fitment notes — AUTOLITE XP3923
Iridium XP Spark Plug Dual Display PackIridium XP Spark PlugPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
Gap .028 (In) 0.7 (mm)
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SKP Popular SP1012
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Tapered Ground Electrode with Platinum Chip
Fitment notes — SKP SP1012
Tapered Ground Electrode with Platinum Chip
Gap: .028/0.7mm
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AUTOLITE AI3923
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Iridium Ultra
Fitment notes — AUTOLITE AI3923
Iridium Ultra
Gap .028 (In) 0.7 (mm)
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CHAMPION 9805
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
IridiumPre-Set Gap: 0.039"
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 9805
IridiumPre-Set Gap: 0.039"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.028"LowithoutHM Design
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DENSO 5302
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Iridium PowerHex Size: 16.0 mm
Fitment notes — DENSO 5302
Iridium PowerHex Size: 16.0 mmPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
Gap .044
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DENSO 4707
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Iridium TTPre-Set Gap: 0.040"
Fitment notes — DENSO 4707
Iridium TTPre-Set Gap: 0.040"
Gap .040
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NGK 5690
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Iridium IXPre-Set Gap: 0.032"
Fitment notes — NGK 5690
Iridium IXPre-Set Gap: 0.032"
For Hard DrivingOE-Recommended Gap: 0.028 IN
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NGK 5689
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Iridium IXPre-Set Gap: 0.032"
Fitment notes — NGK 5689
Iridium IXPre-Set Gap: 0.032"
For City DrivingOE-Recommended Gap: 0.028 IN
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Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO Popular 19
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
ProfessionalRapidfire
Fitment notes — ACDELCO 19
ProfessionalRapidfirePre-Set Gap: 0.040"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.028 (in)
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NGK Popular 7088
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
G-PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.040"
Fitment notes — NGK 7088
G-PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.040"
For City DrivingOE-Recommended Gap: 0.028 IN
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CHAMPION 3068
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.03"
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 3068
Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.03"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.028"
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DENSO 3158
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
0.6 Gap
Fitment notes — DENSO 3158
0.6 Gap
From 09/84To 01/90B 202 L (Left Hand Jetronic) without DI
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DENSO 4508
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Platinum TTPre-Set Gap: 0.040"
Fitment notes — DENSO 4508
Platinum TTPre-Set Gap: 0.040"
Gap .040
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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.

Spark Plug Non-Fouler

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN 42004
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
14mm Gasket Seat Long Reach
Fitment notes — DORMAN 42004
14mm Gasket Seat Long Reach
14 mm Gasket Seat3/4 In. Reach
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This table covers the non-foulers that space a spark plug away from oil fouling.

Spark Plug Wire

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
B&B S439770
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Suppressor Wire Set
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 4992
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
SetFederal Wire
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Premium

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
NGK Popular 54273
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Set
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 55440
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
IntermotorSet
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UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS 9407
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
United-PackardSet
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular 27461
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Pro SeriesSet
Fitment notes — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 27461
Pro SeriesSetWire Set Import / Domestic: Import
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B&B M439770
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Platinum Class Laser Mag
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WALKER PRODUCTS 9241093
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Direct FitSet
Fitment notes — WALKER PRODUCTS 9241093
Direct FitSetSuppression Core
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This table covers the Spark Plug wires.

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.

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