Saab 900 key fob battery
1 of the 3 model years listed for the Saab 900 have a proven battery. The most common answer is 2 x CR2016. Rows below run oldest to newest; a year can appear twice when the car came with more than one kind of key.
- 1996Remote (separate)
Not confirmed yet
- 1997Remote (separate)
2 x CR2016
Two sites agree: saabwisonline.com and saabparts.com (checked Nov 1, 2026)
Find CR2016 on Amazon - 1998Remote (separate)
Not confirmed yet
Changing the battery
Separate remote fob
- The remote is a small standalone unit. You will not need to touch the ignition key at all.
- Find the slot along the edge and turn a coin in it. Go slowly so the clips do not snap.
- Lift the old coin cell out and press the new one in with matching orientation.
- Close the fob and test it. If it does not work, open it again and check the cell is seated flat.
This key takes two CR2016 cells. Change both at the same time and stack them the way the old pair sat; mixing a fresh cell with a tired one shortens the life of the new one.
Coin cells are a choking and burn hazard for children. Store the spares in their original pack, out of reach.