The VAST majority of the time when I ran across slow drainage problems, it was due to inadequate ventilation within the line(s). Other potential causes for slow drainage are full septic tank (needs pumped out), roots growing into drain lines, improper slope of drain lines, pipe not large enough to accommodate flow of multiple devices simultaneously, leech field problems, clogged drain line(s) (often, from buildup of kitchen grease), and a favorite for our area, the water table being too high and not allowing the system to drain.
Code varies from area to area, and I'm WAY out of date on building codes!! However, there "should" be a clean-out port on the line that runs into the septic tank. I think code in many places was updated years ago to include (if necessary) a clean-out going back towards the house lines as well, unless those lines are accessible from other clean-outs elsewhere in the system.
I know you're not going to like hearing this, but if your having problems with your drain lines, I would highly recommend hiring a plumber to come in and run a camera through your system. This would show all problem areas, would provide accurate location of any problems, and would help spot any potential future problems.
...Was just looking on Amazon and found out that there are endoscopes with up to 50' cable for VERY low cost! Here's one that's 49' long for under $30 Prime:
With one of these, you could run the camera down each drain and inspect the lines yourself. Have never used one, but if it was difficult to work through the lines, I could see taping the camera to your snake using several wraps of electrical tape.
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