Saab All Models Touch Up Paint (162 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Saab didn't just build cars; they built "rolling design statements" that looked just as home on a Swedish runway as they did in a driveway. With 162 recorded colors, they really went for it. You've got everything from the iconic, eye-searing Monte Carlo Yellow and the electric Lightning Blue Metallic to about fifteen different ways to say "classy grey," like Steel Gray Metallic and Dolphin Grey. Whether yours is a deep Scarabe Green Metallic or a crisp Cirrus White, these cars were painted with a certain Scandinavian soul that deserves a little TLC.

What to Watch For

While these cars were "born from jets," the clear coat didn't always get the memo about staying attached during high-speed maneuvers. On many models, especially the 9-3 and 9-5, keep a close eye on the horizontal surfaces-the hood and roof are the first places where the clear coat might start to look a bit "frosty" or begin to peel. If you see tiny blisters in the paint, catch them early with your touch-up kit before they decide to expand. To find your specific color match, head over to the driver's side door jamb or the door pillar; that's where the 3-digit code usually lives. If it's playing hide-and-seek, check the glove box or the spare tire well.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since Saab was big on those sophisticated pearls and metallics (like Cosmic Blue or Cayenne Red Pearl), your biggest secret weapon is a timer. Shake your touch-up bottle or pen for a full 60 seconds-longer than you think you need-to wake up all those tiny metallic flakes that have settled at the bottom. When applying, think "thin and patient." Instead of trying to fill a chip with one big glob, dab on a tiny layer, let it dry for twenty minutes, and then come back for a second pass. It takes a little more time, but it's the difference between a repair that disappears and one that stands out.