The most common engines found in the Saab 9-5 are 4-cylinder 2.0 and 2.3 litre engines. These are 4-cylinder in-line turbo charged engines with 4 valves per cylinder, twin overhead camshafts, and 2 balancer shafts integrated in the cylinder block. Engines a cross-flow type with the inlet ports on one side of the combustion chamber and the exhaust ports on the other side.
When the Saab 9-5 was introduced there were two engines available -B205E (150 hp/240 Nm) and B235E (170 hp/280 Nm).
Over the years a range of variants were introduced to increase power and torque. In addition to the B205/B235, the Saab 9-5 was equipped with a range of 4 and 6 cylinder petrol and diesel engines with various turbines available. All the petrol engines are turbocharged, have “E-throttle”, and are fitted with Saab’s Trionic engine management system T7. Below is the list of all 9-5 engines:
|
Model |
Years |
Engine |
Engine type |
Displ. |
Max. power |
Max. torque |
0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) |
|
1.9TiD |
2006–2009 |
Z19DTH |
straight-4, diesel |
1910 cc |
150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @ 4000 rpm |
320 N⋅m (236 lbf⋅ft) @ 2000 rpm |
10.1 (10.7) s |
|
1.9TiD Hirsch |
2009 |
Z19DTH |
straight-4, diesel |
1910 cc |
175 PS (129 kW; 173 hp) @ 4000 rpm |
350 N⋅m (258 lbf⋅ft) @ 2000 rpm |
(10.5) s |
|
2.2TiD |
2002–2005 |
D223L |
straight-4, diesel |
2171 cc |
120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) @ 4000 rpm |
280 N⋅m (207 lbf⋅ft) @ 1500 rpm |
11.0 s |
|
3.0 V6TiD |
2002-2005 |
D308L |
V6, diesel |
2958 cc |
177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp) @ 4000 rpm |
350 N⋅m (258 lbf⋅ft) @ 1800 rpm |
8.9 s |
|
2.0t |
1998–2009 |
B205E |
straight-4, petrol |
1985 cc |
150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @ 5500 rpm |
240 N⋅m (177 lbf⋅ft) @ 1800 rpm |
9.8 (10.2) s |
|
2.0t (SAAB tuned) |
1998–2009 |
B205L |
straight-4, petrol |
1985 cc |
192 PS (141 kW; 189 hp) @ 5500 rpm |
310 N⋅m (229 lbf⋅ft) @ 1700 rpm |
8.1 s |
|
2.0t BioPower |
2005–2009 |
B205E |
straight-4, E85 |
1985 cc |
180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp) @ 5500 rpm |
280 N⋅m (207 lbf⋅ft) @ 1800 rpm |
8.5 (9.0) s |
|
2.3t BioPower |
2006–2009 |
B235L |
straight-4, E85 |
2290 cc |
210 PS (154 kW; 207 hp) @ 5500 rpm |
310 N⋅m (229 lbf⋅ft) @ 1800 rpm |
7.9 (8.5) s |
|
2.3t |
1998–2001 |
B235E |
straight-4, petrol |
2290 cc |
170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) @ 5500 rpm |
280 N⋅m (207 lbf⋅ft) @ 1800 rpm |
8.7 (9.3) s |
|
2.3t |
2002–2009 |
B235E |
straight-4, petrol |
2290 cc |
185 PS (136 kW; 182 hp) @ 5500 rpm |
280 N⋅m (207 lbf⋅ft) @ 1800 rpm |
7.9 (8.5) s |
|
2.3T |
2004–2005 |
B235L |
straight-4, petrol |
2290 cc |
220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp) @ 5500 rpm |
310 N⋅m (229 lbf⋅ft) @ 2500 rpm |
7.9 (8.5) s |
|
3.0 V6 |
1998–2003 |
B308E |
V6, petrol |
2962 cc |
200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) @ 5000 rpm |
310 N⋅m (229 lbf⋅ft) @ 2500 rpm |
8.3 (auto) s |
|
Aero |
1999–2001 |
B235R |
straight-4, petrol |
2290 cc |
230 PS (169 kW; 227 hp) @ 5500 rpm |
370 N⋅m (273 lbf⋅ft) @ 1900 rpm |
6.9 s |
|
Aero |
2002–2005 |
B235R |
straight-4, petrol |
2290 cc |
250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp) @ 5300 rpm |
370 N⋅m (273 lbf⋅ft) @ 1900 rpm |
6.9 (8.2) s |
|
Aero |
2006–2009 |
B235R |
straight-4, petrol |
2290 cc |
260 PS (191 kW; 256 hp) @ 5300 rpm |
370 N⋅m (273 lbf⋅ft) @ 1900 rpm |
6.5 s |
|
Aero Hirsch |
2002–2005 |
B235R |
straight-4, petrol |
2290 cc |
305 PS (224 kW; 301 hp) @ 5300 rpm |
400 N⋅m (295 lbf⋅ft) @ 1900 rpm |
6.3 s |
|
Aero Hirsch |
2006–2009 |
B235R |
straight-4, petrol |
2290 cc |
310 PS (228 kW; 306 hp) @ 5300 rpm |
410 N⋅m (302 lbf⋅ft) @ 1900 rpm |
6.0 s |
The importance of using the right oil
Motor oil is the lifeblood of a car’s engine, providing essential protection and longevity for all the moving parts. Driving with low oil levels, or even the wrong grade will affect your engine’s performance, efficiency and ultimately durability. As turbochargers spin at well over 100,000 revs per minute, using the right grade of oil to maintain lubrication is an absolute must. The consequential damage being far greater than any potential saving in using an alternative grade of oil.
Saab Approved Engine Oils:
|
Model |
Engines |
Specific Oil Grade |
|
Saab 99 / 9000 / 900 |
All engines |
Long Life 10W/40 |
|
Saab 9-3 and 9-5 PETROL |
1.8t / 2.0t / 2.3t / 2.8V6 / 3.0V6 |
5W/30 DX2 certified long life fully synthetic (meets GM-LL-A-025) |
|
Saab 9-3 and 9-5 Diesel |
1.9 TiD (120 and 150ps) 2.2 Diesel & 3.0 Diesel |
5W/30 DX2 certified long life fully synthetic (meets GM-LL-B-025) |
|
Saab 9-3 and 9-5 TTiD |
1.9 TTiD |
0W/40 long life fully synthetic (GM-LL-B-025) |
Only the right oil protects your engine. To keep your engine lubricated and protected, Saab did specify oil grades for different models, which are still available today, engineered and blended to the exact Original grade.
Saab Genuine oils are available from the nearest Saab specialists and shortly from the Saab 95 Club direct, to keep your Saab running well long.
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