2.3 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 217 HP engine (2003.7–2009.12)
not prescribed by the manufacturer
All other modifications
every 3 years
expand_moreEngine oil and filter change interval
2.0 t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 5500 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2005.1–2009.12)
every 15000 km / once a year
2.0 t Biopower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 177 HP engine (2005.9–2009.12)
every 15000 km / once a year
2.3 t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 204 HP engine (2006.11–2009.12)
every 15000 km / once a year
3.0 TiD with diesel V6 3.0 L 174 HP engine (2001.7–2009.12)
every 20000 km
3.0 V6t with gasoline V6 3.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (1998.1–2009.12)
first time at 10000 km, then every 20000 km
All other modifications
Service to interval display
expand_moreFuel filter change interval
1.9 TiD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP engine (2006.1–2009.12)
every 60000 km / 2 years
2.2 TiD with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 118 HP engine (2002.3–2009.12)
every 30000 km / 2 years
2.3 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 256 HP engine (2005.11–2009.12)
every 60000 km / 4 years
3.0 TiD with diesel V6 3.0 L 174 HP engine (2001.7–2009.12)
first in 30000 km / 2 years, and then every 40000 km / 2 years
3.0 V6t with gasoline V6 3.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (1998.1–2009.12)
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
1.9 TiD with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP engine (2006.1–2009.12)
every 20000 km / 2 years
2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 5500 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1997.9–2009.12)
first at 30000 km / 2 years, then every 20000 km / 2 years
2.3 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 217 HP engine (2003.7–2009.12)
first at 30000 km / 2 years, then every 20000 km / 2 years
2.3 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 247 HP engine (2001.9–2009.12)
first at 30000 km / 2 years, then every 20000 km / 2 years
2.3 t with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 168 HP at 5500 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1997.9–2009.12)
first at 30000 km / 2 years, then every 20000 km / 2 years
2.3 t with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 182 HP engine (2001.1–2009.12)
first at 30000 km / 2 years, then every 20000 km / 2 years
3.0 TiD with diesel V6 3.0 L 174 HP engine (2001.7–2009.12)
first at 30000 km / 2 years, then every 20000 km / 2 years
3.0 V6t with gasoline V6 3.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (1998.1–2009.12)
first at 30000 km / 2 years, then every 20000 km / 2 years
All other modifications
every 30000 km / 2 years
expand_moreSpark plug change interval
2.0 t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 5500 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2005.1–2009.12)
every 30000 km / 2 years
2.0 t Biopower with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 177 HP engine (2005.9–2009.12)
every 30000 km / 2 years
expand_more2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 5500 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1997.9–2009.12)
With trim kit
first time at 30000 km, then every 20000 km
Otherwise
every 60000 km / 4 years
2.3 t BioPower with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 204 HP engine (2006.11–2009.12)
every 30000 km / 2 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 Sedan 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 2006 Saab 9-5 Sedan 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 Sedan 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 2006 Saab 9-5 Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
Saab 9-5 Sedan First generation second facelift model years