9-5 2.3t "Time for service" question

[siwil1]

Hi Guys,

Ive had this car since July and have completed 9500 miles in her,The car has now completed 86700 ( just run in ) .Its a "y" plate 2001 185bhp se manual estate version. When I bot the car it was on 77k and needed an annual service which was completed and also had the sump drained and cleaned out in case of sludge this was service no.8 in the book.

Is SID telling me the truth? by my reckoning the service should be due July or 12k miles whichever sooner. Or is the service on demand as my wifes merc is ie dependant on driving conditions / miles etc?

Any help greatfully appreciated

Simon

[aeropilot]

Suspect the service reminder on the SID wasn't reset when they did the pre-sale service...?

[Piglet]

The SID on mine never made any sense, I have had it from new and the intervals didn't ever match what was in the book. I think it's all a work of fiction!

[siwil1]

aeropilot said:

Suspect the service reminder on the SID wasn't reset when they did the pre-sale service...?

I thought that initially but it would have wanted a service well before now so am a little confused. Especially as the message is no longer appearing. Does it turn itself off after a few days?

[siwil1]

Piglet said:

The SID on mine never made any sense, I have had it from new and the intervals didn't ever match what was in the book. I think it's all a work of fiction!

I think you may be right!

[dave_s13]

siwil1 said:

aeropilot said:

Suspect the service reminder on the SID wasn't reset when they did the pre-sale service...?

I thought that initially but it would have wanted a service well before now so am a little confused. Especially as the message is no longer appearing. Does it turn itself off after a few days?

Mine came on (9-5 Aero) at about 71k miles for a couple of days, then disappeared, and didn't come back in the further 1000 miles I drove before getting the 72k service done. Seems a bit strange to me.

[Piglet]

The indicator does go away after a certain number of starts. I think they are pre-set to some sort of servicing schedule but mine certainly didn't match the servicing schedule specified by Saab!

I just don't worry about it, I service at the intervals suggested by Saab or when it suits (in low mileage years we just go for an annual service and a separate oil change).

[siwil1]

Piglet said:

The indicator does go away after a certain number of starts. I think they are pre-set to some sort of servicing schedule but mine certainly didn't match the servicing schedule specified by Saab!

I just don't worry about it, I service at the intervals suggested by Saab or when it suits (in low mileage years we just go for an annual service and a separate oil change).

Thats the route i'm taking.

Thanks for the help guys

Simon