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Saab 9-5 rear window replacement — instant quote for your variant, fitted by approved fitters in your area.
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
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Pricing for the 9-5's rear window varies based on whether your variant includes optional features like solar-control tinting or an integrated brake light. Models with these additions require more specialised glass, which reflects the replacement cost. Earlier examples from the first generation (1998–2002) and later second-generation models (2005–2011) are generally in similar pricing brackets.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £872 — £872 | 1 variant | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £872 — £929 | 2 variants | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £872 — £929 | 2 variants | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £872 — £929 | 2 variants | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £872 — £929 | 2 variants | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £872 — £929 | 2 variants | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £872 — £929 | 2 variants | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £872 — £929 | 2 variants | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £872 — £929 | 2 variants | Price my 2003 |
| 2002 | £872 — £929 | 2 variants | Price my 2002 |
| 2001 | £872 — £929 | 2 variants | Price my 2001 |
| 2000 | £872 — £929 | 2 variants | Price my 2000 |
| 1999 | £872 — £929 | 2 variants | Price my 1999 |
| 1998 | £929 — £929 | 1 variant | Price my 1998 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older 9-5s can still be booked.
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Booking your Saab 9-5 rear window replacement through UKCG takes just a couple of minutes online.
Answer a short guided quiz on our website to identify your exact 9-5 variant — we'll confirm which rear-window spec you need.
Receive an instant quote and choose a date and time for your fitting.
Our parts team confirms the correct replacement glass is available for your model.
A specialist from our network attends your chosen location (mobile at home or at a workshop) to remove the shattered glass and fit the new panel.
Your fitter will clean away accessible shards during the job; we recommend a professional interior valet afterwards for thorough detailing, since small pieces can lodge in places beyond daily reach.
You're covered by a two-year warranty on workmanship and glass quality from the date of replacement.
The whole process — quote to booking — typically completes in under two minutes, and your fitter will confirm the minimum time before you can drive away.
Most 9-5 rear-window replacements are carried out mobile at your home or workplace — straightforward jobs that don't require workshop facilities. Since Saab ceased production in 2011, none of the 9-5s on the road today have ADAS camera systems, so there's no calibration to delay the process. Your fitter will confirm the drive-away time on the day, and you can typically use the car immediately after the adhesive has cured.
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Tap a feature to see what it is, how to spot it on your car, and how it affects glass replacement. We confirm the exact match for your vehicle when you book.
Green tint reduces glare and improves visual comfort by filtering certain light wavelengths.
Green tint is a light-filtering coating applied to the glass during manufacture. It absorbs and reduces transmission of certain wavelengths of light, primarily to cut glare from sunlight and reflections. The tint is subtle — often barely visible to the naked eye — but measurably improves visual comfort during prolonged driving, particularly in bright conditions. It's a factory specification chosen by the vehicle manufacturer to balance daylight comfort with interior visibility and aesthetic consistency across all glass in the vehicle.
The easiest way to check is to roll your side window halfway down and hold a piece of white paper behind it. Look carefully for a tint cast — green tint will appear as a subtle green hue compared to clear glass. Your windscreen will have the same tint as your side windows. You can also ask your vehicle's dealership or service centre — they'll have the original specification on file.
Green-tinted replacement glass must match the original tint specification to maintain visual consistency across all windows and preserve the vehicle's interior aesthetics. Aftermarket OE-equivalent (OEE) green-tinted glass is widely available, though some vehicles may require original equipment (OEM) dealership glass if the tint specification is proprietary. Tint does not affect calibration, cure time, or installation procedure — it's a cosmetic and functional specification only.
Heated rear windscreen with integrated wires clears mist and ice when you switch on the demister.
A heated rear windscreen contains fine heating wires embedded within the glass. When you activate the rear demister, an electrical current passes through these wires, warming the glass and melting ice or condensation. This feature is particularly useful in cold or damp weather, improving rear visibility quickly. The heating grid is integral to the glass and connected to your vehicle's electrical circuit via connectors at the base of the windscreen.
Look at the rear windscreen from inside the vehicle — you will see a fine grid of horizontal lines across the glass, typically bronze or copper in colour. On the dashboard or steering wheel stalk, there will be a dedicated rear-demist button, usually marked with a windscreen symbol and heating lines. If in doubt, ask your vehicle's service centre or consult your handbook.
Replacement rear windscreens with heated grids are widely available as original-equipment aftermarket or dealership parts. The new glass must include the factory heating grid and electrical connectors intact. The technician will reconnect the heating circuit to your vehicle's rear-demist switch. Heated rear windscreens are bonded glass, so adhesive cure time applies; drive-away time will be confirmed by the fitter on the day.
Solar control glass absorbs infrared rays to reduce heat and improve cabin comfort.
Solar control is a coating applied to the windscreen that absorbs the sun's infrared radiation rather than allowing it to pass through into the cabin. This reduces solar heat gain, helping to keep the interior cooler and more comfortable, particularly in warm weather or direct sunlight. The coating is transparent to visible light, so it doesn't darken the windscreen or affect visibility. It's a passive thermal management feature that works continuously whenever the sun is shining on the glass.
Check your vehicle's specification sheet or contact your dealership service centre to confirm whether solar control glass is fitted. Some manufacturers list it as 'solar control windscreen', 'heat-reflective glass', or 'thermal management glass'. It's a factory-fitted feature and won't be visibly obvious from outside the car — the coating is integral to the glass itself.
Solar control glass is a factory-fitted specification. When replacing the windscreen, a solar control variant must be sourced to match the original. This is a standard glass type with no special fitting implications or calibration requirements. Cure and drive-away times follow normal windscreen bonding procedures. Confirm with your fitter that the replacement glass includes solar control to maintain the original thermal performance.
An aerial laminated into the windscreen or rear window restores radio, DAB or TV reception without a roof-mounted mast.
An antenna is a conductive print laminated into the glass during manufacture, typically used for radio, DAB (digital audio broadcasting) or television reception. It replaces the traditional roof-mounted aerial mast found on older vehicles. The antenna is integrated into the glass interlayer and connected to the vehicle's receiver unit via a connector embedded in the glass edge. This design offers a cleaner aesthetic, reduces wind noise, and eliminates the vulnerability of a protruding mast to damage or theft.
Check your vehicle's roof — if there is no visible aerial mast, your car likely has a laminated antenna. You can also ask your dealer or service centre whether your windscreen or rear window carries an antenna print. The connector may be visible on the glass edge or inside the door frame trim.
When replacing glass with a laminated antenna, the replacement must carry the matching antenna print and connector to restore reception immediately on fitting. Aftermarket or original-equipment glass with the correct antenna specification is essential; a plain replacement will leave you without radio or DAB signal. Our fitters verify the antenna specification during booking and source the correct variant before the appointment.
A brake light integrated into the rear window glass itself, requiring a matching replacement to reconnect the original lighting circuit.
A brake light integrated into the rear window glass is a lighting element built directly into the glass panel during manufacturing. Rather than using a separate lamp cluster mounted to the vehicle body, the light circuit is routed through conductive elements — typically a silkscreen pattern, wire network, or bracket assembly — embedded in or bonded to the glass itself. When you brake, this integrated light illuminates to warn following traffic. It combines functionality with design integration, reducing the number of separate components on the rear of the vehicle.
Check your vehicle's rear window for a visible pattern of fine lines or wires running across the glass, usually near the top edge or spanning the upper portion. Look at your vehicle's manual or contact your dealer's service centre — they can confirm whether your rear window carries an integrated brake light. If you see a separate brake-light cluster mounted to the bodywork instead, your vehicle does not have this feature.
The replacement rear window must carry the identical integrated brake-light pattern so the original lighting circuit reconnects without modification. The conductive elements — whether silkscreen, wiring, or bracket fittings — must align precisely with the vehicle's electrical connections. Using a standard rear window without this pattern would disable the brake light. We source the correct OE-specification glass to ensure a seamless fit and restore full functionality.
The Saab 9-5 was produced from 1998 to 2011 across two generations, establishing itself as a distinctive mid-size saloon with strong Nordic design character. Both generations featured rear windows with integrated design elements — encapsulated trim and green-tinted glass are standard across all variants in our catalogue.
From a glass perspective, the 9-5's rear window is a straightforward toughened-glass replacement on most variants. Some models include additional features like solar-control coating or integrated brake-light circuitry, which the replacement glass must match exactly. Saab ceased production in 2011, well before modern windscreen-mounted camera systems became standard, so ADAS calibration is not a factor for any 9-5 on the road today.
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