[Closed] Need help fast - 2010 Saab 9 3 immobilizer blocking start

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Metalhead
Member since September 2021 • 43 posts

How can I retrieve my 2010 Saab 9 3's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on April 29, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2010 Saab 9 3. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 30, 2025

Replies (4)

Haloeffect
Member • 67 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2010 Saab 9 3.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 107 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2010 Saab 9 3?

May 01, 2025 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 18 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2010 Saab 9 3, would this method still work?

May 02, 2025 Reply
Byteme
Member • 143 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2010 Saab 9 3!

May 03, 2025 Reply

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