2010 Saab 9-5 Maintenance Schedule

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2010 Saab 9-5 Maintenance Schedule

What is the manufacturer recommended maintenance schedule for a 2010 Saab 9-5? Find maintenance info for your vehicle.

10,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 10000 miles for your 2010 Saab 9-5 Aero

  • CHECK Cooling System
  • CHECK Underhood Contact Points & Linkage
  • INSPECT Brake System
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • INSPECT Fuel Lines
  • INSPECT Headlamp Alignment
  • INSPECT Power Steering Fluid
  • INSPECT Seat Belts
  • INSPECT Tire Pressure
  • INSPECT Warning & Indicator Lamps
  • INSPECT Wheels
  • INSPECT Windshield Wiper & Washer Systems
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Service Interval Indicator/Display
  • ROAD-TEST Vehicle
  • ROTATE Tires

20,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 20000 miles for your 2010 Saab 9-5 Aero

  • CHECK Cooling System
  • CHECK Underhood Contact Points & Linkage
  • INSPECT A/C Compressor
  • INSPECT Airbag System
  • INSPECT Automatic Transaxle Fluid
  • INSPECT Ball Joints
  • INSPECT Battery
  • INSPECT Brake Fluid Level
  • INSPECT Brake System
  • INSPECT Brakes
  • INSPECT Differential Fluid
  • INSPECT Driveshaft Boots
  • INSPECT Engine
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • INSPECT Fuel Lines
  • INSPECT Headlamp Alignment
  • INSPECT Power Steering Fluid
  • INSPECT Propeller Shaft
  • INSPECT Seat Belts
  • INSPECT Tie Rods
  • INSPECT Tire Pressure
  • INSPECT Transfer Case Fluid
  • INSPECT Warning & Indicator Lamps
  • INSPECT Wheels
  • INSPECT Windshield Wiper & Washer Systems
  • LUBRICATE Door Hinges & Locks
  • REPLACE Brake Fluid
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Service Interval Indicator/Display
  • ROAD-TEST Vehicle
  • ROTATE Tires

30,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 30000 miles for your 2010 Saab 9-5 Aero

  • CHECK Cooling System
  • CHECK Underhood Contact Points & Linkage
  • INSPECT A/C Compressor
  • INSPECT Airbag System
  • INSPECT Automatic Transaxle Fluid
  • INSPECT Battery
  • INSPECT Brake Fluid Level
  • INSPECT Brake System
  • INSPECT Brakes
  • INSPECT Differential Fluid
  • INSPECT Driveshaft Boots
  • INSPECT Engine
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • INSPECT Fuel Lines
  • INSPECT Headlamp Alignment
  • INSPECT Power Steering Fluid
  • INSPECT Propeller Shaft
  • INSPECT Seat Belts
  • INSPECT Tire Pressure
  • INSPECT Transfer Case Fluid
  • INSPECT Warning & Indicator Lamps
  • INSPECT Wheels
  • INSPECT Windshield Wiper & Washer Systems
  • LUBRICATE Door Hinges & Locks
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Service Interval Indicator/Display
  • ROAD-TEST Vehicle
  • ROTATE Tires

40,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 40000 miles for your 2010 Saab 9-5 Aero

  • CHECK Cooling System
  • CHECK Underhood Contact Points & Linkage
  • INSPECT A/C Compressor
  • INSPECT Airbag System
  • INSPECT Automatic Transaxle Fluid
  • INSPECT Ball Joints
  • INSPECT Battery
  • INSPECT Brake Fluid Level
  • INSPECT Brake System
  • INSPECT Brakes
  • INSPECT Differential Fluid
  • INSPECT Driveshaft Boots
  • INSPECT Engine
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • INSPECT Fuel Lines
  • INSPECT Headlamp Alignment
  • INSPECT Power Steering Fluid
  • INSPECT Propeller Shaft
  • INSPECT Seat Belts
  • INSPECT Tie Rods
  • INSPECT Tire Pressure
  • INSPECT Transfer Case Fluid
  • INSPECT Warning & Indicator Lamps
  • INSPECT Wheels
  • INSPECT Windshield Wiper & Washer Systems
  • LUBRICATE Door Hinges & Locks
  • REPLACE Brake Fluid
  • REPLACE Cabin Air Filter
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • REPLACE Evap Canister
  • RESET Service Interval Indicator/Display
  • ROAD-TEST Vehicle
  • ROTATE Tires

50,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 50000 miles for your 2010 Saab 9-5 Aero

  • CHECK Cooling System
  • CHECK Underhood Contact Points & Linkage
  • INSPECT A/C Compressor
  • INSPECT Airbag System
  • INSPECT Automatic Transaxle Fluid
  • INSPECT Battery
  • INSPECT Brake Fluid Level
  • INSPECT Brake System
  • INSPECT Brakes
  • INSPECT Differential Fluid
  • INSPECT Driveshaft Boots
  • INSPECT Engine
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • INSPECT Fuel Lines
  • INSPECT Headlamp Alignment
  • INSPECT Power Steering Fluid
  • INSPECT Propeller Shaft
  • INSPECT Seat Belts
  • INSPECT Tire Pressure
  • INSPECT Transfer Case Fluid
  • INSPECT Warning & Indicator Lamps
  • INSPECT Wheels
  • INSPECT Windshield Wiper & Washer Systems
  • LUBRICATE Door Hinges & Locks
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Service Interval Indicator/Display
  • ROAD-TEST Vehicle
  • ROTATE Tires

60,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 60000 miles for your 2010 Saab 9-5 Aero

  • CHECK Cooling System
  • CHECK Underhood Contact Points & Linkage
  • INSPECT A/C Compressor
  • INSPECT Airbag System
  • INSPECT Automatic Transaxle Fluid
  • INSPECT Ball Joints
  • INSPECT Battery
  • INSPECT Brake Fluid Level
  • INSPECT Brake System
  • INSPECT Brakes
  • INSPECT Differential Fluid
  • INSPECT Driveshaft Boots
  • INSPECT Engine
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • INSPECT Fuel Lines
  • INSPECT Headlamp Alignment
  • INSPECT Power Steering Fluid
  • INSPECT Propeller Shaft
  • INSPECT Seat Belts
  • INSPECT Tie Rods
  • INSPECT Tire Pressure
  • INSPECT Transfer Case Fluid
  • INSPECT Warning & Indicator Lamps
  • INSPECT Wheels
  • INSPECT Windshield Wiper & Washer Systems
  • LUBRICATE Door Hinges & Locks
  • REPLACE Brake Fluid
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Service Interval Indicator/Display
  • ROAD-TEST Vehicle
  • ROTATE Tires

70,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 70000 miles for your 2010 Saab 9-5 Aero

  • CHECK Cooling System
  • CHECK Underhood Contact Points & Linkage
  • INSPECT A/C Compressor
  • INSPECT Airbag System
  • INSPECT Automatic Transaxle Fluid
  • INSPECT Battery
  • INSPECT Brake Fluid Level
  • INSPECT Brake System
  • INSPECT Brakes
  • INSPECT Differential Fluid
  • INSPECT Driveshaft Boots
  • INSPECT Engine
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • INSPECT Fuel Lines
  • INSPECT Headlamp Alignment
  • INSPECT Power Steering Fluid
  • INSPECT Propeller Shaft
  • INSPECT Seat Belts
  • INSPECT Tire Pressure
  • INSPECT Transfer Case Fluid
  • INSPECT Warning & Indicator Lamps
  • INSPECT Wheels
  • INSPECT Windshield Wiper & Washer Systems
  • LUBRICATE Door Hinges & Locks
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Service Interval Indicator/Display
  • ROAD-TEST Vehicle
  • ROTATE Tires

80,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 80000 miles for your 2010 Saab 9-5 Aero

  • CHECK Cooling System
  • CHECK Underhood Contact Points & Linkage
  • INSPECT A/C Compressor
  • INSPECT Airbag System
  • INSPECT Automatic Transaxle Fluid
  • INSPECT Ball Joints
  • INSPECT Battery
  • INSPECT Brake Fluid Level
  • INSPECT Brake System
  • INSPECT Brakes
  • INSPECT Differential Fluid
  • INSPECT Driveshaft Boots
  • INSPECT Engine
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • INSPECT Fuel Lines
  • INSPECT Headlamp Alignment
  • INSPECT Power Steering Fluid
  • INSPECT Propeller Shaft
  • INSPECT Seat Belts
  • INSPECT Tie Rods
  • INSPECT Tire Pressure
  • INSPECT Transfer Case Fluid
  • INSPECT Warning & Indicator Lamps
  • INSPECT Wheels
  • INSPECT Windshield Wiper & Washer Systems
  • LUBRICATE Door Hinges & Locks
  • REPLACE Brake Fluid
  • REPLACE Cabin Air Filter
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • REPLACE Evap Canister
  • REPLACE Spark Plugs
  • RESET Service Interval Indicator/Display
  • ROAD-TEST Vehicle
  • ROTATE Tires

90,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 90000 miles for your 2010 Saab 9-5 Aero

  • CHECK Cooling System
  • CHECK Underhood Contact Points & Linkage
  • INSPECT A/C Compressor
  • INSPECT Airbag System
  • INSPECT Automatic Transaxle Fluid
  • INSPECT Battery
  • INSPECT Brake Fluid Level
  • INSPECT Brake System
  • INSPECT Brakes
  • INSPECT Differential Fluid
  • INSPECT Driveshaft Boots
  • INSPECT Engine
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • INSPECT Fuel Lines
  • INSPECT Headlamp Alignment
  • INSPECT Power Steering Fluid
  • INSPECT Propeller Shaft
  • INSPECT Seat Belts
  • INSPECT Tire Pressure
  • INSPECT Transfer Case Fluid
  • INSPECT Warning & Indicator Lamps
  • INSPECT Wheels
  • INSPECT Windshield Wiper & Washer Systems
  • LUBRICATE Door Hinges & Locks
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Service Interval Indicator/Display
  • ROAD-TEST Vehicle
  • ROTATE Tires

100,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 100000 miles for your 2010 Saab 9-5 Aero

  • CLEAN A/C Drain Hose
  • INSPECT Airbag System
  • INSPECT Battery
  • INSPECT Brake Fluid Level
  • INSPECT Brake Hoses
  • INSPECT Brake Lines
  • INSPECT Brake Pads
  • INSPECT Brake System
  • INSPECT Brakes
  • INSPECT Cooling System
  • INSPECT Drive Axle Boots, Inner & Outer
  • INSPECT Drive Belts
  • INSPECT Fuel Lines
  • INSPECT Fuel System
  • INSPECT Fuel Tank
  • INSPECT Lights & Controls
  • INSPECT Oil Leakage
  • INSPECT Parking Brake
  • INSPECT Power Steering Fluid
  • INSPECT Seat/Safety Belts
  • INSPECT Srs Warning Light
  • INSPECT Tires
  • INSPECT Windshield Wiper & Washer Systems
  • LUBRICATE Door Hinges & Locks
  • REPLACE Brake Fluid
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Service Interval Indicator/Display
  • ROAD-TEST Vehicle
  • ROTATE Tires

110,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 110000 miles for your 2010 Saab 9-5 Aero

  • CHECK Cooling System
  • CHECK Underhood Contact Points & Linkage
  • INSPECT A/C Compressor
  • INSPECT Airbag System
  • INSPECT Automatic Transaxle Fluid
  • INSPECT Battery
  • INSPECT Brake Fluid Level
  • INSPECT Brake System
  • INSPECT Brakes
  • INSPECT Differential Fluid
  • INSPECT Driveshaft Boots
  • INSPECT Engine
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • INSPECT Fuel Lines
  • INSPECT Headlamp Alignment
  • INSPECT Power Steering Fluid
  • INSPECT Propeller Shaft
  • INSPECT Seat Belts
  • INSPECT Tire Pressure
  • INSPECT Transfer Case Fluid
  • INSPECT Warning & Indicator Lamps
  • INSPECT Wheels
  • INSPECT Windshield Wiper & Washer Systems
  • LUBRICATE Door Hinges & Locks
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • RESET Service Interval Indicator/Display
  • ROAD-TEST Vehicle
  • ROTATE Tires

120,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 120000 miles for your 2010 Saab 9-5 Aero

  • CHECK Cooling System
  • CHECK Underhood Contact Points & Linkage
  • INSPECT A/C Compressor
  • INSPECT Airbag System
  • INSPECT Automatic Transaxle Fluid
  • INSPECT Ball Joints
  • INSPECT Battery
  • INSPECT Brake Fluid Level
  • INSPECT Brake System
  • INSPECT Brakes
  • INSPECT Differential Fluid
  • INSPECT Driveshaft Boots
  • INSPECT Engine
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • INSPECT Fuel Lines
  • INSPECT Headlamp Alignment
  • INSPECT Power Steering Fluid
  • INSPECT Propeller Shaft
  • INSPECT Seat Belts
  • INSPECT Tie Rods
  • INSPECT Tire Pressure
  • INSPECT Transfer Case Fluid
  • INSPECT Warning & Indicator Lamps
  • INSPECT Wheels
  • INSPECT Windshield Wiper & Washer Systems
  • LUBRICATE Door Hinges & Locks
  • REPLACE Brake Fluid
  • REPLACE Cabin Air Filter
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • REPLACE Evap Canister
  • RESET Service Interval Indicator/Display
  • ROAD-TEST Vehicle
  • ROTATE Tires

150,000 Miles

Maintenance check at 150000 miles for your 2010 Saab 9-5 Aero

  • CHECK Cooling System
  • CHECK Underhood Contact Points & Linkage
  • INSPECT A/C Compressor
  • INSPECT Airbag System
  • INSPECT Automatic Transaxle Fluid
  • INSPECT Battery
  • INSPECT Brake Fluid Level
  • INSPECT Brake System
  • INSPECT Brakes
  • INSPECT Differential Fluid
  • INSPECT Driveshaft Boots
  • INSPECT Engine
  • INSPECT Exhaust System
  • INSPECT Fuel Lines
  • INSPECT Headlamp Alignment
  • INSPECT Power Steering Fluid
  • INSPECT Propeller Shaft
  • INSPECT Seat Belts
  • INSPECT Tire Pressure
  • INSPECT Transfer Case Fluid
  • INSPECT Warning & Indicator Lamps
  • INSPECT Wheels
  • INSPECT Windshield Wiper & Washer Systems
  • LUBRICATE Door Hinges & Locks
  • REPLACE Engine Oil
  • REPLACE Engine Oil Filter
  • REPLACE Timing Belt
  • RESET Service Interval Indicator/Display
  • ROAD-TEST Vehicle
  • ROTATE Tires

2010 Saab 9-5 Maintenance Schedule

How often should I service my 2010 Saab 9-5?

What to Know About 2010 Saab 9-5 Scheduled Maintenance

You want your Saab 9-5 to last as long as possible. If you put in the effort to keep up with proper maintenance, you could hit 200,000 miles (or beyond!) in your 9-5. So, you want to care for your car, but you’re not sure when to get certain services. It can be overwhelming, but fortunately, there’s a resource that takes the guesswork out of routine 9-5 maintenance. Just follow your 2010 Saab 9-5 maintenance schedule!

Saab knows your vehicle inside and out (they made it, after all!), so they’ve designed this schedule with your car’s unique needs in mind. Scheduled maintenance services can vary depending on driving conditions, climate, and other factors; however, recommended maintenance usually includes services like tire rotations, vital fluid checks/exchanges, filter changes, brake pad replacement, and oil changes. Staying on track with routine service appointments can help your 9-5 perform better, decrease your risk of dangerous malfunctions on the road, and prevent common 2010 Saab 9-5 problems.

Essential Maintenance to Keep Your Saab 9-5 Running Newer, Longer

Bring your 2010 Saab 9-5 to Firestone Complete Auto Care for factory-recommended maintenance services and an expert technician will begin by performing a Courtesy Check. The Courtesy Check helps us see what we’re working with under the hood, and allows us to alert you to any potential problems before they worsen. Every Courtesy Check will include a visual inspection of your 9-5. We’ll check your head and tail lights, fluid levels, filters, tires (and their alignment!), and windshield wiper blades. We’ll also perform a free battery check to determine your battery’s charge level.

Think you could be due for a new battery in your 2010 Saab 9-5? In general, car batteries only last three to five years. Depending on the climate where you live and your habits while driving, your 9-5 may need a replacement battery sooner. Short trips and extreme temperatures can shorten the overall life expectancy of your Saab 9-5 battery. It can be tempting to try and get as much life out of your battery as possible, but it’s smart to check it regularly and replace it before it gets too weak. If you keep driving on a battery that can't hold a charge, you run the risk of being stranded when your battery finally gives out (and no one can predict where that might be!). Your Saab 9-5 could quickly go from being a trusty ride to a source of stress in a matter of minutes.

Staying on schedule for battery replacements and motor oil changes can prevent premature wear on your 2010 Saab 9-5 engine. To learn how often Saab recommends you have the oil changed in your 2010 9-5, check out the information table at the beginning of this page. Keep in mind that your oil change interval could be different given your driving style and climate. Talk to a Firestone Complete Auto Care technician to know when to change your oil. We can also answer any questions you have about what type of oil to use for your 2010 Saab 9-5.

Maintaining your Saab 9-5 steering and suspension system can improve ride comfort and help you maintain control of your vehicle. Don’t let a misalignment or pulling steering wheel put you in danger. Trust our technicians to inspect system components and if needed, provide Saab 9-5 steering and suspension services including wheel alignment, strut replacement, power steering fluid changes, ball joint lubrication, and wheel bearing replacement. Prevent damage or premature wear and tear on your Saab 9-5's steering system with regular maintenance.

If you skip recommended Saab 9-5 services, you could be feeling the heat on the road – literally! A malfunctioning A/C system or overheating engine can wreak havoc on your car. We can help you with all those issues. Our technicians have the knowledge and tools to repair and maintain the heating and cooling systems for your Saab 9-5’s engine, and we can service your A/C system, too. Is it time to replace the radiator in your Saab 9-5? We got it. Is your A/C blowing hot air? We’re on it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the place to go for 2010 Saab 9-5 maintenance.

Don’t wait until something goes wrong with your car. Visit your nearest location for proactive maintenance today.

2010 Saab 9-5 Maintenance Questions

Take an active role in maintaining your 2010 Saab 9-5. Get answers to common Saab 9-5 maintenance questions and learn more about caring for your vehicle.

  • What do I do if I hit a pothole in my Saab 9-5? You know your Saab 9-5 better than anyone else, so you’ll know if something doesn’t feel right while driving. Have your alignment checked (and adjusted if necessary) as soon as you notice a pulling steering wheel to prevent suspension damage or uneven tire wear.
  • When does my Saab 9-5 need high mileage oil? Got 75,000+ miles on the odometer? Consider high mileage motor oil. High mileage oil is formulated to address the specific problems encountered by high mileage vehicles, or those with more than 75,000 miles. It can help reduce oil consumption, smoke, and emissions from older Saab 9-5 engines.
  •  Why are my Saab dashboard lights on? Because there might be a problem under the hood. Those warning lights are there for a reason! As soon as you notice that one’s illuminated, take your Saab 9-5 to Firestone Complete Auto Care so you can address any small problems long before they worsen.