KM-Tronics and Mark V. Kampen have reached an important milestone in the development of a LED light bar for the Saab 9-3NG SportCombi. After months of testing with epoxy and glass prototypes, the first working unit has now been mounted on Mark’s own SportCombi — and he even shared a short video on YouTube to demonstrate the progress.
The project doesn’t stop here. Plans are already in place to create matching LED bars for the 9-3 Sedan and Convertible, bringing the whole 9-3NG lineup closer to the distinctive lighting identity Saab once envisioned for the 9-5NG.
Now Mark has a question for the Saab community:
Should the LED bar be a little brighter, or is the current intensity just right?
From our perspective, it might be best to balance the brightness so that it matches the OEM LED side position lights, creating a factory-like harmony and a look closer to the Saab 9-5NG LED bar.
What do you think? Saab enthusiasts are invited to share their feedback and help shape the final product.
Hallo ,
Ik bezit een cabrio van het bwj 06 M07 en ik heb interesse in dit product. Het zal de auto een moderne indruk geven . Naar ik ook vernam zullen er verschillende versies komen . Voor mij mag het gelijkaardig zijn als van de 9-8 NG en hou rekening met de kleur van de achternichtblokken . ( Ice bloc of de rode achterlichten)
Groetjes uit Belgïe.
Hi, I agree with the comment that the lightbar should balance the brightness of the OEM position lights. I should have a look as if it was in original from the factory.
a 2th prototype of a design more similar to the 95NG and slightly brighter (as some of you guys suggested) can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jVC88XhCvZg Also many thanks for all the responses and good suggestions! 🙂
Love it. When is it available to buy?
To David Hawzell
around the end of december we’ll be releasing the first version. which will likely be the version you see in the Saab Planet article aswell as a “ice cube OEM” style version🙂 as that one is at the moment the closest to production ready. The brighter led versions need abit more work and will likely release around March 2026.
Hey, if it goes on sale, where will it be available for purchase?
Brilliant job would love the finished product on my Combi..yeah just a bit brighter on the bar to make it look like it was factory and not an add on..
These look so good.
My humble opinion , leave that to the Polestar 2… i prefer the ice cube lighting … but Nice project anyhow
Meh, looks like something from Ali express
My 2 cents….should be brighter to match the same intensity as the side position lights ;). Also have a 9-3NG sportcombi in Nocturne Dark Blue and would look great ;)
I’ll definitely buy one!! will it require a dedicated power connection or can we drive current from the licence plate lights? I ask this because I am unsure whether the unexpected current drawn from somewhere, could cause/raise unexpected warning signs on the ECU….;)
Ah, but I just realized, if we add that bar, I will loose my beloved Griffen badge (in favor of the letters “SAAB”). I am not sure I am ready to loose it…. ;(