[Free Tool] How do I get the key programming PIN for a used 2011 Saab 3 Sep?

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Airjordan
Member since July 2023 • 107 posts

How to find the factory key code to program 2011 Saab 3 Sep keys?

Posted on February 13, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1106 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 Saab 3 Sep. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 14, 2025

Replies (4)

Alphaomega
Member • 10 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2011 Saab 3 Sep.

February 14, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 108 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2011 Saab 3 Sep won’t recognize the key.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 19 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2011 Saab 3 Sep this weekend.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 59 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2011 Saab 3 Sep this weekend.

February 17, 2025 Reply

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