first in 90000 km / 4 years, and then every 80000 km / 4 years
Engine timing belt test mode
not prescribed by the manufacturer
expand_moreEngine coolant change interval
All other modifications
every 3 years
expand_moreEngine oil and filter change interval
2.3 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 227 HP engine (1999.10–2001.9)
every 30000 km
3.0 V6t with gasoline V6 3.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (1998.10–2009.12)
first time at 10000 km, then every 20000 km
All other modifications
every 15000 km / once a year
expand_moreFuel filter change interval
2.3 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 227 HP engine (1999.10–2001.9)
every 110000 km / 4 years
3.0 V6t with gasoline V6 3.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (1998.10–2009.12)
every 110000 km / 4 years
expand_moreAll other modifications
Vehicles with chassis number from 53510415
every 60000 km / 4 years
Up to vehicle chassis number 53510414
every 110000 km / 4 years
Otherwise
every 120000 km / 8 years
expand_moreInterior filter change interval
All other modifications
first at 30000 km / 2 years, then every 20000 km / 2 years
expand_moreSpark plug change interval
expand_more2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 5500 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1998.10–2009.12)
With trim kit
first time at 30000 km, then every 20000 km
Otherwise
every 60000 km / 4 years
All other modifications
every 60000 km / 4 years
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Saab 9-5 Combi Coupe service schedule. Regular service will extend your car live and will save you money in long term.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1999 Saab 9-5 Combi Coupe user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Saab warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Saab 9-5 Combi Coupe service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 1999 Saab 9-5 Combi Coupe you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.