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