Saab Light System Inspection

• Side Lights
• Left and Right Indicators
• Registration Plate Illumination
• Brake Lights
• Reverse Lights
• Headlight Direction and Targeting
• Custom Lights
• Cabin Lights and Operation
• Headlights - Illumination
• Fog Lights

9 3 Sportwagon Cooling System Inspection

• Inspect expansion bottle and cap
• Hose Condition - Inspect coolant hoses for leaks and general condition
• Radiator Condition - Check radiator level and inspect for leaks
• Fluid Levels and Anti-Freeze Strength
• Drain and replace cooling system fluid
• Inspect radiator cap condition
• Monitor cooling fan for operation on engine idle - standing

Braking System Inspection for 9 3 Sportwagon, Saab

After removing front and rear wheels:-

• Corrosion
• Deep Scratches and Scoring by physical system damage or particle contamination
• Brake Disc Condition
• Handbrake operation and handbrake travel
• Wheel cylinders Condition Operation and Leaking
• Brake Drum Condition
• Inspect auxiliary handbrake shoes where appropriate
• Possible Fatigue Cracking
• Brake callipers Condition Operation and Leaking
• Brake pipe Condition
• ABS warning light operation
• Adjust handbrake
• Brake and Clutch Fluid Levels and Top Up
• Replace Brake Fluid
• Brake Pad movement and Wear
• Replace Brake Fluid

9 3 Sportwagon Windscreen

• Condition of windscreen wiper blades
• Check windscreen for stone chips, scratches and general condition
• Windscreen Washer Fluid Levels and topping up

Saab 9 3 Sportwagon Electrical System

• Horn Functionality
• Battery condition test
• Charging system functionality
• Reset service light where necessary
• Battery Seating and Fluid Levels
• Battery Condition

Saab Steering and Suspension on 9 3 Sportwagon

• Tyre Pressures - inc Spare
• Steering Condition
• Tyre Condition - inc Spare
• Evidence of wear and wheel alignment
• Replace wheels after inspection, setting wheel nut torque to recommendations
• Steering System Component Inspection for wear and corrosion
• Shock Absorbers performance
• Steering Rack Gaitor condition
• Shock absorbers operation, evidence of bush wear
• Suspension System Component Inspection for wear and corrosion
• Wheel Bearings for wear - play or noise
• Wheels tested for correct balance including spare
• Power Steering Reservoir Levels and Top Up

Saab Engine Compartment

• Fan Belt Tension and Condition - Adjusting where necessary
• Timing - Cam Belt
• Check oil level and report condition
• Alternator Belt Tension and Condition - Adjusting where necessary
• Inspect and Replace Spark Plugs where necessary (special plugs replaced where agreed)
• Test starter motor for crank operation mount condition
• Auxiliary Drive Belts Tension and Condition - Adjusting where necessary
• Inspect HT Lead condition
• Inspect Distributor Cap condition
• Test alternator for charging ability and mounts
• Inspect Timing or cam Belt and report on condition and replacement
• Inspect Rotor Arm Condition
• Engine Oil Replacement (Special Oils or Synthetic Oils where agreed)

Vehicle Cabin

• Seatbelt Inspection
• Clutch Operation

Saab Diesel Specific

• Heater/Glow plug indicator
• Replace diesel fuel filter
• visually check smoke emissions

An engine running biodiesel was demonstrated by Rudolph Diesel at the Exposition Universelle (World's Fair) of 1900. It was running on peanut oil; a vegetable oil Bio-diesel.

General Lubrication of Saab models

• Gearbox Oil condition and top-up (if required)
• Axle Oil condition and top-up (if required)
• Automatic Transmission Fluids condition and top-up (if required)
• Visual inspection for signs of oil leaks

9 3 Sportwagon Filter Replacement

• Oil Filter Replacement
• Replace Air Filter
• Check Pollen - Cabin Filter and replace if due
• Replace fuel filter

Additional Saab 9 3 Sportwagon Service Items

• Exhaust System Condition and Suspension mount condition
• Grease steering, suspension and propshaft joints where necessary
• Inspect front and rear number plates
• Inspect exterior mirrors
• Inspect interior mirror
• Inspect Throttle Linkage and Lubricate where necessary
• Inspect fuel line condition
• Lubricate bonnet catch
• Drive Shaft - Prop Shaft Condition - inc Joints
• Battery condition test
• Reset vehicle service light where necessary
• Check condition of fuel cap and cover
• Gaiter condition
• Lubricate accessible door hinges and linkages