How safe are replacement airbags?

[rweddy]

Well it looks like state farm wants to total my 96 OWB after a 3 mph bumper hit.

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=32898

 

So now the question is how safe is it to replace airbags?

I know I can get the bags and sensor for relatively cheap and this is the only thing wrong with the car.

I want to make sure the car will be safe and not have the bags pop while driving or not pop when they need to.

 

Thanks

[SevenSisters]

Wear safety glasses and hearing protection if you try it yourself. I would suggest you get a pro for this job and full documentaion (proof) of the repair.