[9-3Wotcha]

Bought my 9-3 back in June '04 and it is telling me "Time for Service" and the service type is Intermediate. I've done about 9,500miles and the oil quality says 17%.


Would this usually be a free service in the UK ? Or what sort of cost am I looking at ?

 

[JWLANKY]

The service schedules are at 18k interval, but i'm sure to keep your warranty intact you have to have an annual service aswell (dont want them dealerships to lose out now:roll.
Worst case for an interim service would be £250 ( are these your neck of the woods : http://www.saabcity.co.uk/ ).
You can if you wish go to an independant Saab garage and save yourself a few quid, but unless your talking £100 off i'd stick with the main dealer, especially on a 'new' model car.

 

[9-3Wotcha]

Yes Saab City is my dealership. Good spot on the web offer. I will call them tomorrow anyway and find out what they are gonna sting me for.

 

[9-3Wotcha]

Booked in. cost's gonna be near £250. youch.

 

[9-3Wotcha]

So I had it serviced and for anyone interested here's the cost breakdown:

Intermediate service £142.50
Gas Treatment £15.00
Throttle Cleaner £2.49
Brake Cleaner £3.95
Battery T/UP £1.49
Gasket £1.72
Sealer Ring £4.27
Air Filter £21.30
Filter Insert £4.55
Washer Fluid £3.18
Fully Oil 1L Petrol x2 £19.08
Oil 4L Fully Turbo £30.38

Total charge £249.91 (+VAT)