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Len at subaru4you (a highly respected Subaru specialist) reckoned cambelt should be changed at 50,000 miles on a new age - in agreement with local franchise dealer.
Subaru owners manual also states 50,000 miles (60,000 for non-turbo).
Well whatever, I'm glad I had it done, even if I didn't need to.