The short version
- One press-in ball did most of the work here: a Saab wheel bearing from 1994 to 2001 is usually the 510052, across the 900, 9-3 and 9-5.
- The modern hubs then split by model: 513191 for the 9-3, 513192 for the 9-5.
- The 9-2X is a Subaru Impreza and the 9-7X is a Chevrolet TrailBlazer; their bearings follow those donors.
- The brand is gone, the numbers are not.
Saab died in 2011, but its cars ran GM-era hardware with healthy aftermarket numbers, and two of its last models were other companies’ cars entirely. Parts are easier than the badge suggests.
The 510052 era
From 1994 to 2001 the front Saab wheel bearing is the 510052 press-in on the 900, early 9-3 and early 9-5 alike, lingering on some 2002 and 2003 builds.
The same number serves the Saturn L-Series, which shared the platform.
Saab wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 to 2011 | Front hub, 9-3, both drivetrains | 513191 check price |
| 2002 to 2009 | Front hub, 9-5 | 513192 check price |
| 1994 to 2003 | Front, press-in, 900, 9-3, 9-5 by build | 510052 check price |
| 1990 to 1998 | Front hub, 9000 | 513126 check price |
| 1981 to 1993 | Front, classic 900 | 513106 check price |
| 2004 to 2011 | Rear hub, 9-3 | 512307 check price |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
The borrowed Saabs
The 9-2X wagon is a Subaru Impreza and follows Subaru listings; the 9-7X is a TrailBlazer wearing a suit and takes that truck’s 513188 front.
Search the donor, not the Saab badge, for both.
Those donors live on the Impreza page and the TrailBlazer page.
The classic 900’s odd companion
The 1981 to 1993 classic 900’s 513106 front is, improbably, the same number Porsche used on air- and water-cooled 911s and the Boxster. Two stubborn engineering cultures, one bearing. The classic car’s page is the 900 page.
Diagnosing a Saab wheel bearing
- Name the model and era, since 2002 to 2004 builds straddle designs.
- On a 9-2X or 9-7X, go straight to the donor’s listings.
- Weave at speed and place the hum.
- Rock each wheel at twelve and six.
- Plan press work for any 510052-era front.
The routine is on the checking page.
Common questions
Which Saab wheel bearing fits my 9-3?
2004 onward, the 513191 hub front and 512307 rear. Earlier cars run the 510052 press-in.
Are parts still available?
Yes. These are standard aftermarket numbers that outlived the brand.
Do I need a press?
For 510052-era fronts, yes. The modern hubs bolt on.
What about my 9-7X?
It is a TrailBlazer underneath. Use that truck’s numbers.
Is the classic 900 hard to source?
No; its 513106 is shared with Porsche of all things, and remains stocked.