[Solution] Locked out of my 2011 Saab 5 Sep - don’t have the key code

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Emeraldeye
Member since May 2023 • 131 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2011 Saab 5 Sep?

Posted on December 16, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1200 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 Saab 5 Sep. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 17, 2024

Replies (6)

Omegaman
Member • 101 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2011 Saab 5 Sep before?

December 17, 2024 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 44 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 2011 Saab 5 Sep key issue.

December 18, 2024 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 34 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2011 Saab 5 Sep key issues!

December 19, 2024 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 88 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2011 Saab 5 Sep.

December 20, 2024 Reply
Heidi
Member • 112 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2011 Saab 5 Sep.

December 21, 2024 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 81 posts

This thread might save my 2011 Saab 5 Sep. Thanks everyone!

December 22, 2024 Reply

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