You will know when it’s time to take your 2003-2009 Saab 9-3 or 9-5 in for regular maintenance when you see a service message illuminate on your Saab Instrument Display (SID).
One of three messages will appear indicating which service schedule is to be performed: Intermediate Service, Main and Intermediate Service and Main Service.
Saab Intermediate Service
This is determined by mileage, remaining oil, number of days until the next intermediate service, etc. It is the first service your Saab will receive, and is done yearly. Intermediate Service indicates an oil and filter change, along with a few other services. Usually performed from 8,000 to 15,000 miles. Intermediate Services checklist prior to 30,000 miles includes:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Check/adjust interior and exterior lighting
- Check/top off brake fluid
- Check for damage to the chassis
- Check tire tread depth and pressure
- Change/clean cabin air filter
- Check battery condition
- Check washer and wiper system
- Reset service indicator
- Road test
Saab Main Service
This is determined solely by the vehicle’s mileage, and is reached when the Intermediate Services interval is doubled. Main Service requires additional maintenance for your Saab than just an oil change, like with the Intermediate Service. Main Service checklist every 30,000 miles includes:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Check/adjust interior and exterior lighting
- Check/add coolant level and freezing point
- Check/add brake fluid condition and level
- Check/add power steering fluid
- Check shock absorbers and bushings
- Check boots and drive shaft universal joints for wear
- Check to-in adjuster and steering links
- Inspect mountings and check for leaks in exhaust system
- Check fuel tank and fuel lines mountings
- Inspect damage for brake pipes and hoses
- Check brake pads for wear
- Check handbrake function
- Check tire tread depth and pressure
- Replace cabin air filter
- Check washer and wiper system
- Inspect condition of drive belt and belt tensioner
- Lubricate locks, door restraints, hinges, etc.
- Check lock function, buckle and damage of seat belts
- Reset service indicator
- Road test
*Every 60,000 miles replace spark plugs and drive belt.
Saab Main and Intermediate Service
A combination of the Saab Intermediate Service and Saab Main Service, this service should be performed no later than 2 years from your last Main or Main/Intermediate Service. You will get an indication in your SID when it is required. Along with the checks in the Intermediate and Main Services, there a few more included in this service:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Replace cabin air filter
- Replace spark plugs