The central locking door lock mechanisms on saab 9 3s and 9 5s are known to occasionally stop working properly.
Saab 9 3 door lock mechanism.
Saab 9 3 lock system failure.
The issue tends to start out intermittent and then worsen with time.
Replacing a door lock module.
When you hit the central locking button on the remote the affected door often won t lock or won t unlock if it was already locked.
It is possible to strip the unit down to repair it however it s not without.
The method displayed in this video is the only method vaild for 2008 cars it does work on 2008 cars beside another method a little bit easier where you.
An easier method than having to remove windows rubber seals and guides.