Saab 9-3
Maintenance specs for 7 variants of the Saab 9-3 — from 1999 to 2011.
1999–2002 Saab 9-3
2.0L I4 Turbo (B204) · FWD
185 hp / 194 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidSaab/GM MTF Synchromesh
Drain & fill2.1 qt
Full capacity2.1 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity20 oz
Fuel
Tank16.4 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1999–2002 Saab 9-3
2.0L I4 Turbo (B204) · FWD
185 hp / 194 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron III ATF
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity8 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity20 oz
Fuel
Tank16.4 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2003–2011 Saab 9-3
2.0L I4 Turbo (Aero/Vector) (B207R) · FWD
210 hp / 221 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Manual
FluidSaab/GM MTF Synchromesh
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity20 oz
Fuel
Tank16.4 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs45,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2003–2011 Saab 9-3
2.0L I4 Turbo (Linear/Arc) (B207E) · FWD
175 hp / 195 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Manual
FluidSaab/GM MTF Synchromesh
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity20 oz
Fuel
Tank16.4 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs45,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2003–2011 Saab 9-3
2.0L I4 Turbo (Linear/Arc) (B207E) · FWD
175 hp / 195 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron VI ATF
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity8.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity20 oz
Fuel
Tank16.4 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs45,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2008–2011 Saab 9-3
1.9L I4 TiD Diesel (Z19DTH) · FWD
150 hp / 236 lb-ft
Engine Oil
Weight5W-30 (ACEA B3/B4)
Capacity4.5 qt
Filter93185674
Transmission
Type6-Speed Manual
FluidSaab/GM MTF Synchromesh
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity20 oz
Fuel
Tank16.4 gal
TypeDiesel
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 100,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2008–2011 Saab 9-3
2.8L V6 Turbo (Aero XWD) (B284) · AWD
280 hp / 295 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron VI ATF
Drain & fill4 qt
Full capacity9 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity20 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidGM 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant
Transfer Case
FluidHaldex Gen IV fluid
Fuel
Tank16.4 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs45,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi