Subaru SVX License Plate Bulb Size

The Subaru SVX license plate light requires a 168 bulb size for proper illumination of the rear vehicle identification area. Available data for the specified lighting component covers the period from 1992 through 1997.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

Bulb Size by Year Range

Years	US Type	EU Type	Shop
1992-1997	168	W5W	Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description	Type	Shop
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 4.9W.	168	Check Price
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with W2.1x9.5d wedge base. 12V, 5W.	W5W	Check Price

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Additional Notes

The Subaru SVX uses the 168 bulb for the license plate position across all available model years, spanning 1992-1997.
The 168 is classified as a miniature wedge bulb, operating on a T10 base, which is a wedge-style fitting that requires no separate socket pins and is held in place by the tension of the housing itself.
The bulb operates at 12 volts and draws 4.9 watts, placing it in the low-wattage range typical of license plate and courtesy lighting applications.
The 168 designation follows the ANSI standardization system, recognized in both the United States and Canada, meaning the bulb specification conforms to a defined set of electrical and physical parameters shared across compliant manufacturers.
The T10 wedge base format is widely used across many vehicle makes and models, though fitment into a specific housing depends on the socket design of the individual vehicle.