Service Programmes

Service program - General
This Service Information is our recommendation 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.

Contents
The Information begins with instructions for acceptance inspection of a new car and car in-storage care. This is followed by a run-down of the pre-delivery and maintenance programs, which are covered point by point in methodical order. After the service programs follows a description of the methods and relevant technical data for each service point.

IMPORTANT: These methods are to apply when assessing if service has been correctly performed.

Acceptance and storage of a new car
On acceptance of a new car, its specification must be checked. The car must also be inspected for damage. Defects and departures from the specification must be reported in accordance with special procedures. Afterwards, the car must be inspected during the time it is parked in storage to be sure that it is properly cared for while awaiting its new owner.

Pre-delivery service
Customers base their opinions of Saab and you as a dealer on the condition of the car when it is collected. So pay attention to even the smallest details, such as making sure that there are no oil stains or smudges of dirt anywhere on the car, that the clock shows the right time, and so on.
All inspection, checking and adjustment points must be carried out conscientiously. Apart from this, unforeseeable defects may have been caused during transport and storage. These are to be regarded as repairs.

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 measures are also designed to ensure that the car will conform to exhaust emission control regulations, maintain a high standard of road worthiness 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 10000 km.

Saab Original Service Programs
The manual contains five different service programs.
Program 1: The 1st service should be carried out when the mileage has reached 10000 km within one year of the pre-delivery service.
Subsequent service should then be carried out according to the service indicator at 20000 km intervals or at least once a year if 20000 km is not reached.
Program 2: The 1st service should be carried out when the mileage has reached 10000 km within one year of the pre-delivery service.
Subsequent service should then be carried out according to the service indicator at 10000 km intervals or at least once a year if 10000 km is not reached.
Program 3: The 1st service should be carried out when the mileage has reached 15000 km within one year of the pre-delivery service.
Subsequent service should then be carried out according to the service indicator at 15000 km intervals or at least once a year if 15000 km is not reached.
Program 4: The 1st service should be carried out when the mileage has reached 10000 miles within one year of the pre-delivery service.
Subsequent service should be carried out according to the service indicator at 10000 mile intervals or at least once a year if 10000 miles is not reached.
Program 5 applies to cars with diesel engines. The 1st service should be carried out when the mileage has reached 15000 km or within one year of the pre-delivery service.
Subsequent service should then be carried out according to the service indicator at 15000 km intervals or at least once a year if 15000 km is not reached.
The service programs have six columns, A - F. Each service measure is marked in one or more columns and the relevant columns are indicated in a table for each service program. Example, service program 1 at an odometer reading of 70000, the service measures indicated in columns B and C should be performed.

Service program USA, CA
This Service information also contains a service program developed by Saab Cars USA intended for the markets in USA and Canada.

IMPORTANT: In all service work, it is necessary to consult the service schedule to be sure of carrying out the right service measures for the odometer reading in question.
Then carry out the work described in the method description.

IMPORTANT: The inspection of certain points and the replacement of consumable items that are subject to legal requirements should be carried out at the specified mileage only, unless they are defective beforehand.