LEGO 9498 Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	9498
Release year	2012
Piece count	244
Minifigures	3
Theme	Star Wars
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO Star Wars set 9498, “Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter”, depicts the Jedi starfighter associated with Saesee Tiin in the Star Wars universe. Released in 2012, it belongs to the Star Wars theme and uses 244 pieces to build a compact spacecraft.

The subject of the model is a Jedi Starfighter, a personal spacecraft type associated with Jedi characters in the Star Wars license. Set 9498 fits among character linked starfighters within the theme, with Saesee Tiin providing the main identity of the vehicle and its display context.

The build contains 244 pieces and is supplied with 3 figures: Saesee Tiin, No Cape, Even Piell and Astromech Droid, R3-D5.

Within the broader Star Wars theme, it sits alongside other individual starfighters, with its figure selection giving it a specific identity beyond the ship itself.

Inventory of set 9498

The inventory of set 9498 lists 244 pieces, spare parts excluded: 106 different lots (one shape in one color) for 97 part shapes. The box also contains 6 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 9498

Main color: light bluish gray, making up 25% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (20%) and dark green (18%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Bluish Gray	61	25%
Dark Bluish Gray	48	20%
Dark Green	43	18%
Black	35	14%
White	23	9.4%
Pearl Gold	6	2.5%
Red	4	1.6%
Light Nougat	4	1.6%
Dark Brown	3	1.2%
Green	3	1.2%
Other colors (8)	13	5.3%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	60	25%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	25	10%
Plates Special	23	9.4%
Plates Wedged	22	9%
Bricks Sloped	21	8.6%
Bricks Curved	14	5.7%

Most common parts in set 9498

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Dark Bluish Gray	11
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on Side, 9 Teeth 60471	Black	11
Plate 1 x 4 3710	Light Bluish Gray	10
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Side, without Groove 44567b	Light Bluish Gray	8
Plate 2 x 3 3021	Light Bluish Gray	7
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Light Bluish Gray	6
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Dark Green	5
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Dark Bluish Gray	5
Plate 2 x 6 3795	Dark Bluish Gray	5
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	Dark Green	4

85 of the 97 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 9498

6 part shapes in set 9498 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 7 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Head Top, Lennik Skull Top with Long Ears, Dark Bluish Gray Pony Tail Hair and Scars Print (Even Piell) 98106pr0001	Light Nougat
Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Top, Hollow Stud with Green Astromech Droid Print (R3-D5) 30367cpr0023	Flat Silver
Brick Round 2 x 2 x 2 Robot Body, Axle Holder '+' Orientation with Black and White Astromech Droid Print (R3-D5) 30361cpr0016	Green
Minifig Head Even Piell, Scar over Left Eye, Wrinkles Print [Hollow Stud] 3626cpr0997	Light Nougat
Torso Jedi Robe, Belt and Black Open-Neck Shirt Print (Even Piell), Dark Brown Arms, Light Nougat Hands 973c07h02pr2082	Dark Brown
Sticker Sheet for Set 9498-1 10538

Rebuilding set 9498 from another set

Share of the parts of set 9498 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
7754 Home One Mon Calamari Star Cruiser - Limited Edition	26%	789	2009
9500 Sith Fury-Class Interceptor	25%	748	2012

No similarly sized set goes above 26%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 9498 within its line

With 244 pieces, set 9498 ranks #407 out of 814 Star Wars sets in our database, which have an average of 495 parts. Among the 321 sets released in 2012, it ranks #113. That is less than half the average Star Wars set size.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 9498 Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter have?

LEGO set 9498 Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter has 244 pieces. It was released in 2012 as part of the Star Wars theme.

What year was LEGO set 9498 released?

Set 9498 Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter was released in 2012 and belongs to the Star Wars theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 9498?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 9498 Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter: 3. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 9498?

The instructions for LEGO set 9498 Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 9498.

What is the main color of LEGO set 9498?

Light bluish gray, with 61 out of 244 pieces, or 25%. Next come dark bluish gray (20%) and dark green (18%).

How many different parts does set 9498 contain?

Set 9498 has 106 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 97 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 2 in dark bluish gray, with 11 copies.

Does LEGO set 9498 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 6 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Head Top, Lennik Skull Top with Long Ears, Dark Bluish Gray Pony Tail Hair and Scars Print (Even Piell).

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 9498?

Set 7754 Home One Mon Calamari Star Cruiser - Limited Edition, released in 2009: it supplies 26%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Which figures are included with set 9498?

The set includes Saesee Tiin, No Cape, Even Piell and Astromech Droid, R3-D5.

Is the set based on a vehicle or a location?

It is based on a vehicle, Saesee Tiin's Jedi Starfighter, rather than a location or building.