Saab 9-5 Towbars

Saab 9-5 Towing Specifics

The Saab 9-5 was first introduced in 1997 by the Swedish manufacturer as a executive car, offering good towing capabilities. The range currently includes a Estate and Saloon model. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.

Saab 9-5 Estate Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Saab 9-5 Estate vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional, but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Saab 9-5 Estate vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Saab warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Saab 9-5 Estate 1998-2003 models will not require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for the Saab 9-5 Estate 2003-2012 models will require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Saab 9-5 Estate models will not require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Saab 9-5 Estate models will not require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Saab 9-5 Estate 1998-2003 models have towbars that require visible bumper cuts.

All Saab 9-5 Estate 2003-2012 models have towbars that require non visible bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

All Saab 9-5 Estate models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Saab 9-5 Estate vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For all Saab 9-5 Estate vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1600kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Saab 9-5 Estate vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.

Saab 9-5 Saloon Towing Specifics

The Saab 9-5 Saloon was launched into the market in 1997. If you have a 1997 onwards Saab 9-5 Saloon it is important you correctly determine which model you have to ensure you get the correct towbar. You can find this information in your vehicle’s log book.

Saab 9-5 Saloon Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Saab 9-5 Saloon vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional, but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Saab 9-5 Saloon vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Saab warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Saab 9-5 Saloon 1997-2011 models will not require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for the Saab 9-5 Saloon 2010-2012 models will require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Saab 9-5 Saloon models will not require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Saab 9-5 Saloon models will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Saab 9-5 Saloon 1997-2011 models have towbars that require visible, non visible and no bumper cuts.

All Saab 9-5 Saloon 2010-2012 models have towbars that require non visible bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

All Saab 9-5 Saloon 1997-2011 models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.

All Saab 9-5 Saloon 2010-2012 models have a nose weight of 80kg up to 85kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Saab 9-5 Saloon vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For all Saab 9-5 Saloon 1997-2011 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1800kg.

For all Saab 9-5 Saloon 2010-2012 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 2000kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Saab 9-5 Saloon vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.