Saab 9-3 (1998–2002) vs Saab 9-5 (1997–2010)

Maintenance cost, schedule and reliability comparison between these two models.

Saab 9-3

1st generation (1998-2002)

Available Engines

Average costs

Maintenance schedule

Available Engines

Average costs

Maintenance schedule

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Saab 9-5

1st generation (1997-2010)

Available Engines

Average costs

Maintenance schedule

Available Engines

Average costs

Maintenance schedule

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Average costs

01
15 000 km
1 year
Engine oil and filter according to version, diagnostics, brake, tyre and fluid-level checks
02
30 000 km
2 years
Air and cabin filters, brake fluid and running-gear check
03
60 000 km
4 years
Spark plugs or fuel filter depending on engine, belts, transmission and cooling
04
120 000 km
8 years
Extended service, timing system depending on engine, transmission fluids and chassis check

01
15 000 km
1 year
Engine oil and filter according to version, diagnostics, brake, tyre and fluid-level checks
02
30 000 km
2 years
Air and cabin filters, brake fluid and running-gear check
03
60 000 km
4 years
Spark plugs or fuel filter depending on engine, belts, transmission and cooling
04
120 000 km
8 years
Extended service, timing system depending on engine, transmission fluids and chassis check

Check the service history, transmission fluids, cooling, brakes, tyres and suspension. Follow the schedule for the exact engine and model year.

Check the service history, transmission fluids, cooling, brakes, tyres and suspension. Follow the schedule for the exact engine and model year.

Maintenance cost, schedule and reliability comparison between these two models.