Keeping an old Malaysian icon on the road is equal parts passion, mechanical detective work, and pure stubbornness
Since picking up this Proton Saga LMST brand new back in 2007, every milestone, breakdown, workshop visit, and DIY weekend repair has been accounted for.
What started as simple scribbles in notebook margins and stacks of fading workshop receipts has been compiled into a comprehensive visual service archive. From routine engine oil changes and timing belt jobs to chasing frustrating intermittent issues like cabin water leaks and fan switch failures, nothing is hidden. Whether you are daily driving a 12-valve Saga, restoring your own project car, or just curious about what realistic maintenance costs look like over nearly two decades of Malaysian road conditions, feel free to browse the logs below.
Click on any log card to open and download the full timeline PDF sheet.
A complete, unfiltered maintenance archive of my 2007 Proton Saga LMST. Documenting every replacement, DIY repair, workshop receipt, and real-world running cost across 18+ years on the road. Click on any log below to view the full PDF breakdown.
