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Saab Community Solutions: When OEM Stops, Enthusiasts Step Up
With every passing year, keeping a Saab on the road becomes less about factory parts and more about community ingenuity. Hedin Mobility, which oversees what remains of Saab Parts, has ceased delivery of many critical components, leaving owners stranded—or facing absurd upgrade costs. But enthusiasts like Mark van Kampen of KM-Tronics, in collaboration with SAC Taiwan, are writing a different ending to the story.
A Critical Part That Was Quietly Disappearing
The Saab 9-5NG throttle body hose—part number 13265513—connects the large plastic intake tube to the throttle body. Without it, your engine bay isn’t sealed, and worse, it can lead to performance issues or complete intake failure. For years, there was no standalone replacement.
Owners were left with one choice: a complete Do88 intercooler kit costing upwards of €1000. That’s overkill if all you need is a 15 cm rubber hose.
Enter SAC Taiwan and KM-Tronics
Mark recently traveled to Taiwan and met with the SAC team, an organization maintaining one of the world’s largest active Saab communities. With ten service centers across Taiwan, SAC has earned its reputation by creating functional solutions for parts that no one else produces anymore. Their engineers developed a precise replica of the now-defunct 13265513 hose—and KM-Tronics secured the right to distribute it in the EU and US.
The result? A high-quality, OEM-style hose now available for just €70—a tenth of the price of the full kit.
Order here: KM-Tronics – 13265513 Replica Throttle Body Hose
Built for Authenticity and Long-Term Durability
What makes this replacement truly remarkable is its OEM-accurate design. Unlike universal silicone replacements or full intercooler conversions, this hose maintains the stock look of the 9-5NG’s engine bay. That’s crucial for preserving originality and ensuring parts compatibility with factory mounting points and dimensions.
Plus, it’s manufactured using fresh, flexible rubber, not old stock, ensuring better durability than your now 10–15-year-old original.
A Model of Global Saab Collaboration
This success story is more than just a new product. It’s a model for how Saab enthusiasts worldwide can collaborate across borders. SAC Taiwan designed it. KM-Tronics brought it to Europe. And thousands of Saab 9-5NG owners are now better off for it. As Mark put it in conversation with SaabPlanet.com, “It’s a small part, but a big deal. This is what keeps Saabs alive.”
The Saab Legacy Lives On
If you own a 9-5NG, this hose is a must-have—even as a spare. The days of relying solely on official parts are behind us, and the future belongs to those who act. Thanks to SAC and KM-Tronics, that future just got a bit more secure.
Grab yours before the next shortage hits: Buy Now – KM-Tronics Store
