Service Programme - General

Service programme - General

This contains our recommendations for pre-delivery and maintenance service for the Saab 9-3.

These recommendations are based on design constraints, the requirements of the authorities, and practical usage. The mileage intervals for checking and replacing consumable items are based on this. However, due to the relationship between time and mileage, some operating conditions will make annual service more suitable.

Maintenance service
Every driver is given individual "TIME FOR SERVICE" information directly on the car's service indicator, SID. Servicing consists of measure that must be carried out to maintain the car's high standard of safety and prevent faults from arising. These service measure are also designed to ensure that the car will conform to exhaust emission control regulations, maintain a high standard of roadworthiness and be economical in use.

For optimum maintenance of the car, operating conditions should be taken into consideration when choosing an appropriate grade of oil for the engine.

Important
More frequent oil changes may be necessary if the car is driven in one or several of the following conditions:
- frequent idling
- repeated starting and stopping, including frequent and predominant city driving
- short distances in cold climate without enough time for the engine to warm up

If the car is driven in one of the above conditions, oil change is recommended every 10,000 km.