Wiper inserts for 9-5

inserts. I don't want the whole blade, just the inserts.

(22.5 inches instead of 22, and a little thinner than

to be replaced.

blade, but it was a real chore because the insert is wider

This is good timing - I asked the independent Saab shop the same question (different year Saab). The advice was not to replace the rubber insert - because of the reason you listed( poor wiping) and these tends to break sooner and result in metal to glass (scratches). You may think, this is get me to buy the wiper blades from the shop, but I don't think so. They did not try to sell me the wiper blade. There are many places that sell wiper blades, so the prices are competative. I suspect you could find what you need on the web at less than what the dealer price.

This also raises the question of if you can afford a 9-5 wagon, why is the cost of the wiper blade an issue? Are other services considered "too expensive" being skipped?

inserts. I don't want the whole blade, just the inserts.

(22.5 inches instead of 22, and a little thinner than

needs to be replaced.

blade, but it was a real chore because the insert is wider

No services are being or have been neglected on any of my Saabs. I just resent what I feel is a thinly-veiled attempt to nickle and dime me.

Vince