SRowell's Saab 9-3 Aero 2.8 V6 Turbo

[Eeyore]

Well not much has happened as this is just a reliable daily. Just need to keep it ticking over. I have had a bit of fun in it and its a good feeling to know that you have more power than the majority of things on the road. Super easy to drive and isnt too bad when youre feeling spirited. Its done 119k as of yesterday. Its got a bit of a thud when you move off and the steering often feels slightly disconnected and/or notchy. Im putting this down to engine mounts and suspension top mounts. Will be keeping an eye on those but first priority is servicing it.

Bought all the stuff to service this and its slowly turning up.

Front Pads - £25.34
Rear Pads - £25.31
Air Filter - £9.07
Oil Filter - £15.06
Cabin Filter - £5.52
Fuel Filter - £7.68
Shell Helix Ultra 5W30 5L - £35.99 x2
NGK Iridium LFR8AIX Spark Plugs x6 - £45

Still waiting for the Spark Plugs to arrive from America as they were £15 more expensive in the UK and thats including postage and customs duty! These spark plugs are a grade cooler than usual and are gapped correctly for the Stage 1A remap which Ill hopefully get in a few months. Cant do the oil change yet as I havent got the sump plug washers yet. Checked the brake pads but turns out there is plenty left on there so no need to change.

Air Filter Swapped:


Cabin Filter Swapped: