Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.

To find the right paint color for your Saab, look for the paint color code, which can usually be found on a label on the driver’s side door jamb or the glove compartment. Once you have the right color code, you’ll be able to order the appropriate shade and get to work.

Sometimes, cars get scratches or dings that seem unsightly but don’t seem worth paying a steep price at an auto body shop. But with so many options out there, is finding the right paint color for your Saab even possible?

It can be! Whether you’re driving a 2006 Saab 9-3 or a 2011 Saab 9-5, knowing your car’s paint code can point you in the right direction. That’s why the

car insurance

comparison app

Jerry

is here to tell you what you should know about Saab’s paint color codes, as well as some tips for lowering your

Saab insurance costs

Compare insurance quotes from 50+ carriers with Jerry in under 45 seconds

Find Savings!

4.7/5 rating on the App Store | Trusted by 5+ million customers and 7 million cars

4.7/5 app rating | Trusted by 5M+ drivers

Where can I find my Saab’s paint code?

Generally, you should be able to find your Saab’s paint color code on a label found on your driver’s side door jamb. Depending on the Saab model, the label also might be located in the glove compartment, firewall, or on a Saab 9-3 or Saab 9-5, to the passenger side of the radiator support.

On the label, look for “Body Color,” which will be followed by several numbers (typically two or three). Those numbers are your Saab paint code. So, if your 2006 Saab 9-3 paint color code is 294, your paint color is “Chili Red.”

In most cases, your paint code will be three digits and could be followed by a letter like B, G, or H, which just refer to its producer rather than the shade. Sometimes, though, the letter will be significant.

After locating your paint code, you can reference

this chart

to find your Saab’s exact paint color.

What if there’s no paint code on the car’s label?

Considering Saab Automobile was bought out in 2011, finding the perfect shade for your Saab, especially without a paint code, can turn into something of a scavenger hunt.

There are a number of online resources that will allow you to look up your car’s paint color options by model and year, which can help you narrow down your options.

That might be all you need if you have a Lime Yellow Metallic 2004 Saab 9-3 Cabrio (which is color code 292, by the way), but if you’re driving a gray or silver 2011

Saab 9-5

, you might have more options to choose from, which could make picking the correct color a little more difficult.

A couple other options are checking your owner’s manual or searching for your paint color using

your Saab’s VIN number

. A good car painting shop can also use a color-matching device called a spectrophotometer to find the right shade for your car.

MORE:

How to remove scratches from car paint

Where can I get paint for my Saab?

Once you do find your paint code, you have the information you need to order yourself some Saab paint! While you might not be able to get paint directly from Saab, there are a number of

online options

that you can research and consider which sell shades of touch-up paints based on Saab paint color codes.

Paint touch-up tips

Your approach to touching up your car’s paint will depend on the type of product you're using, so make note of the manufacturer’s directions.

Generally, here are a few more car paint touch-up tips that can help make it more effective:

Wash your car first—specifically, the area you’re touching up

Address any

rust spots

and apply a rust inhibitor afterward

Apply primer to any exposed or unpainted surface on your car’s body that will be painted

Apply that perfect shade of paint to the area where your Saab needs a touch-up. Wait for it to dry (about an hour is often long enough, but check your paint product’s recommendations). You can try a small test spot first if you want, as well as apply additional coats as needed.

Add a clear coat for extra protection

MORE:

How to remove spray paint from your car

How to find affordable car insurance

While you’re touching up your Saab’s paint job, you might also consider whether your car insurance policy needs a touch-up, too. If you’re wondering if better coverage at a better rate is out there, the

licensed insurance broker

app

Jerry

can help you search for it!

All you have to do is answer a few quick questions, and then Jerry will show you personalized quotes from top car insurance providers so you can compare coverage options and pick the best one for you at the right price.

Getting started takes less than a minute, and the average Jerry user enjoys savings of $800+ per year on car insurance!

“
Jerry
got me insured through Allstate with $100 of savings each month compared to my previous insurance. The customer service was excellent, and they even detected an error my previous insurer didn’t!” —Warren H.

RECOMMENDED

Thousands of customers saved on average $887/year on their car insurance with Jerry

This app is great, but the customer service is even better! Not to mention convenient! My husband and I got the lowest rate (much lower than the rates I was finding online through my own searches), quickly, and pretty much all through text message! Thank you so much for a hassle free experience👍

Gabriella R.

Find insurance savings

4.7/5 Rating on App Store

FAQs

What is my Saab’s paint code?

You can most easily find your Saab’s paint color code on the manufacturer’s label, which can often be found on the inside of the driver’s side door jamb or in the glove compartment.

Can I paint my Saab?

Yes, you can paint your Saab! While a full-body paint job is usually best left to professionals, an average touch-up is a task many drivers are able to take care of themselves. However, you always have the option of hiring a professional to take care of it for you.