How often does the fuel filter get changed?

[highway]

My 9-5 2.3 Turbo edition has now covered 17k. It was last serviced in July 14. I've bought 5w 30 Dexos oil as well as oil, and air filter. Does the fuel filter need changing at this mileage (car is 2009) and is changing it straightforward?

[highway]

No reply and a thumbs down?

[moustache]

You won't get much response from this forum, you'd be better off on UKSaabs if you need technical advice.

I'd say every 10k is sensible for the fuel filter and that's how often I'd do mine. I have a 9-5 Aero but an earlier 2003 so I am assuming the filters are the same. Very easy to change, just two banjo bolts, tray underneath to catch fuel and replace. The thing to do first however, is to pull the fuse for the fuel pump, then start the car and run it until it cuts out. This stops fuel pissing out everywhere when you remove the filter. Remember to replace the copper washers to prevent leaks from the banjo bolts.

[highway]

Very useful. Cheers.