Saab Maintenance for 9-3 and 9-5 Model Years 2000-2004

Saab Service Schedule for 9-3 and 9-5 Models Made in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 & 2004

The Saab maintenance schedule for 2000-2004 Sabb 9-3 and 9-5 models requires maintenance every 10,000 miles, with the first service occurring at 1,000 miles.

Saab maintenance checklist for every 10,000 & 70,000 miles includes:

  • Change engine oil and oil filter
  • Check/top off engine coolant freezing point and level
  • Check/top off engine cooling system, hoses and cap
  • Check drive belt condition
  • Check fuel system leaks and damages
  • Check exhaust system and mountings for leaks
  • Check battery
  • Check headlamp and fog lamp alignment
  • Check head, fog, brake, tail, turn signal, warning lights instrument panel, backup and marker lamps
  • Check automatic gearbox oil level and condition
  • Check outer and inner driver joint boots
  • Check ball joint clearance, outer and inner steering joints and rubber boots
  • Check tire pressure, tread depth and wear
  • Rotate tires
  • Check brake pads and discs
  • Check brake lines and hoses
  • Check brake fluid level
  • Check parking brake function
  • Check power steering fluid level
  • Lubricate door hinges, tops and locks
  • Lubricate removable towbar
  • Check airbag, SRS warning lamp
  • Check safety belts
  • Check wiper blades
  • Check/top off washer system
  • Reset service indicator
  • Road test

Saab maintenance checklist for every 20,000, 40,000 & 50,000 miles includes:

  • Everything in the Saab maintenance checklist for every 10,000 miles
  • Replace cabin air filter

Saab maintenance checklist for every 30,000 miles includes:

  • Everything in the Saab maintenance checklist for every 10,000 miles
  • Engine coolant flush
  • Replace spark plugs
  • Replace engine air cleaner element
  • Check/adjust chassis toe-in

Saab maintenance checklist for every 60,000 & 90,000* miles includes:

  • Everything in the Saab maintenance checklist for every 30,000 miles
  • Check evaporative emission system including filler cap, vapor lines, EVAP canister and canister purge valve
  • Check fuel filter
  • Change automatic transmission fluid
  • Lubricate door hinges, stops and locks

*except check of fuel filter, change automatic transmission fluid, replacement of cabin air filter

Saab maintenance checklist for every 80,000 & 100,000 miles includes:

  • Everything in the Saab maintenance checklist for every 10,000 miles
  • Replace cabin air filter