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65000 MI or 104000 KM

Lubricate
    Doors
      Door hinges, stops and locks.
Diagnose/Test
    Vehicle
      Road test. Check performance of drive train, steering and brakes and verify tire balance. Check function of instruments and controls including horn, windshield wipers, cruise control and climate system.
Inspect
    Wiper and Washer Systems
      Check blades. Top-up washer reservoir.
    Tires
      Check pressure and tread wear (including spare tire). Check alignment if irregular or premature tire wear is apparent.
    Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber
    Seat Belt
      Perform visual inspection, check operation of seat belts.
    Power Steering Fluid
    Positive Crankcase Ventilation
    Lighting and Horns
      Check function of all lights, horn and buzzers.
    Fuel Supply Line
    Exhaust System
    Evaporative Emissions System
      Inspect evaporative emission system including filer cap, vapor lines, EVAP canister and canister purge lines.
    Drive Belt
      Also inspect tensioner.
    Cooling System
      Check condition & tightness of hoses.
    Constant Velocity Joint Boot
      Inspect inner and outer boots.
    Brakes and Traction Control
      Check thickness of brake pads, condition of lines & hoses, tightness of master cylinder & calipers.
    Battery
      Check level, clean & tighten terminals, lubricate with petroleum jelly.
    Air Bag Systems
Replace
    Timing Belt
      V-6 only. [Updated by Saab TSB]
    Spark Plug
    Oil Filter, Engine
    Fuel Filter
    Fluid Filter - A/T
    Fluid - A/T
    Engine Oil
    Coolant
    Cabin Air Filter / Purifier
      Replace ventilation filter.
    Brake Fluid
    Air Filter Element
Align
    Headlamp
      Headlamp and fog lamp alignment.
    Alignment
      Check and adjust Front Toe
Rotate
    Wheels