
260 SpecificationsEngine Fuel4-cylinder ________________________ Four cylinders, twin
overhead cam-
shafts, 16 valves
and two balancer
shafts.
3.0t V6 ___________________________ V-6 engine, double
overhead cam-
shafts on each cyl-
inder bank,
24 valves
Cylinder bores ___________________ 3.54 in (90 mm)
Stroke:
4-cylinder engine _________________ 3.54 in (90 mm)
3.0t V6 _________________________ 3.34 in (85 mm)
Swept volume
4-cylinder engine _________________ 139.7 cu.in
(2.290 litres)
3.0t V6 _________________________ 180.6 cu.in
(2.962 litres)
Idling speed
4-cylinder _______________________ 825 rpm
3.0t V6 _________________________ 700 rpm
Antifreeze ________________________ Saab-approved
antifreeze
Coolant capacity
4-cylinder _______________________ 7.6 qts (7.4 litres)
3.0t V6 _________________________ 7.4 qts (7.2 litres) Fuel grade ________________________ Unleaded gasoline
AON 87–93.
The use of fuel with an octane rating lower than that
recommended can cause serious engine damage.
For optimum performance Saab recom-
mend the following fuel grades:
2.3t _____________________________ AON 90
2.3 Turbo Aero and 3.0t V6 __________ AON 93 *)
*) If AON 90 is used and the ambient temperature is above
77 – 86°F (25– 30°C) some decrease in engine power can occur
to some extent.
Fuel-tank capacity __________________ 18.5 gal. (70 litres)
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Engine oilOil recommendation:
We recommend the use of Saab or Mobil oils, available from
your Saab dealer, for regular oil changes. These oils fulfil
Saab’s requirements as wells as the most stringent require-
ments set by API and ACEA classifications.
Basic recommendations for Saab engines:
SAE 5W-30 or 0W-30, 5W-40.
The oil should be semi or fully synthetic and fulfill grade require-
ments for ACEA A3/B3, API SJ or higher. In addition to API and
ACEA the ILSAC GF-3 specification is approved for use in appli-
cable markets.
Fully synthetic oils with viscosity’s 0W-40/50 of well known
brands and fulfilling minimum ACEA A3/B3 are also recom-
mended, especially for extreme driving conditions.Oil specification.
Oil for gasoline engines is classified by the API (American Petro-
leum Institute) and ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers
Associations) standards.
API classifies engine oil into grade classes SH (since 1993) and
SJ (since 1996). The SJ class fulfils more stringent requirements
and has lower phosphorous level. A new grade API SL, intro-
duced 2001, fulfils even higher requirements.
These grade classes are most often combined with correspond-
ing classes for diesel engines. The class designations for diesel
engines begins with the letter "C" (Commercial). For example a
grade combination suitable for both types of engine could be API
SJ/CF or SL/CF.
Under the ACEA nomenclature, oils are divided into Class A for
gasoline engines and Class B for diesel engine passenger cars.
There is a further class for heavy diesel engines. Each class is
divided into grades: 1,2 and 3 where grades 2 and 3 normally
encompass semi- and fully synthetic oils. The diesel class also
has a fourth grade, B4, which encompasses tests and regula-
tions aimed at improving the performance of direct injection die-
sel engines.
In the same way as in the API system, gasoline and diesel
engine specifications are combined for products that can be
used in both types of engine. For example, a grade designation
could be ACEA A2/B2 or ACEA A3/B3, B4.
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Engine variants
Viscosity
:
The viscosity of oil is classified according to the SAE standard.
Nowadays, multigrade oils are always used in cars. The proper-
ties of these oils facilitate starting the car in cold weather but
mean that the oil is also viscous enough to coat al moving parts
under high pressures and with high outside air temperatures.
Multigrade oils are graded with two viscosity’s, e.g. 5W-30,
where 5W meets certain viscosity requirements at –4°F (–20°C),
while 30 fulfils requirements at 212°F (100°C).
Oil capacity incl. filter (on changing):
4-cylinder _______________________ 4.1 qts (4.0 litres)
3.0t V6 _________________________ 4.6 qts (4.5 litres)
2.3t Ecopower Rating, EEC at 5500 rpm ____________ 185 hp (136 kW)
Maximum torque, EEC at 1800 rpm ____ 206.5 ft.lb
(280 Nm)
Compression ratio _________________ 9.3:1 2.3 Turbo Ecopower (”Aero” model engine) Rating, EEC at 5300 rpm ____________ 250 hp (184 kW)
Maximum torque, EEC at 1900 rpm 258.0 ft.lb.
(350 Nm)
Compression ratio _________________ 9.3:13.0t V6 Ecopower Rating, EEC at 5000 rpm ____________ 200 hp (147 kW)
Maximum torque, EEC at 2500 rpm ____ 229 ft.lb
(310 Nm)
Compression ratio _________________ 9.5:1
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Electrical system Drive beltsVoltage __________________________ 12 V
Battery capacity ___________________ 70 Ah
Starter motor ______________________ 1.4 kW
Alternator rating
4-cylinder _______________________ 140 A/14 V
3,0t V6 _________________________ 130 A/14 V
Firing order:
4-cylinder _______________________ 1–3–4–2
3.0t V6 _________________________ 1–2–3–4–5–6
Spark plugs:
2.3t ___________________________ NGK
BCPR 6ES-11
Electrode gap ____________________ 0.0414 in (1.05 mm)
2.3 Turbo Aero ___________________ NGK
PFR 6H-10
Electrode gap ____________________ 0.0374 in (0.95 mm)
3.0t V6 _________________________ NGK
BKR 7ES-11
Electrode gap ___________________ 0.0414 in (1.05 mm)Engine variants Outside length
4-cylinder, poly-V-belt ________________ 102.84 in
(2612 mm)
3.0t V6, poly-V-belt __________________ 79.53 in
(2020 mm)
Drive belt, 4-cylinder Drive belt, 3.0t V6
IB542
IB543
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264 SpecificationsManual gearbox Automatic transmissionType ____________________________ All-synchromesh
5-speed with final
drive and differen-
tial
Oil ______________________________ Saab MTF 0063
Oil capacity _______________________ 1.9 qts (1.8 litres)
Oil volume (on changing) ____________ 1.6 qts (1.5 litres)
Clutch type _______________________ Hydraulic, single
dry-plate clutch of
diaphragm-spring
type
Speed (mph / km/h) at 1000 rpm in 5th gear:
4-cylinder _______________________ 27–29 / 43–47Type _____________________________ Electronically con-
trolled 5-speed,
fully automatic with
hydraulic torque
converter, plane-
tary gear set and
integral final drive
Lock-up function in
selector positions 3,
4 and 5.
Selector-lever positions ______________ P R N D M L
Transmission-fluid capacity, dry transmis-
sion (incl. torque converter and oil cooler) 7.5 qts (7 litres)
If fluid change required, approximately
3.5 litres can be drained through the drain
plug in the transmission casing
Transmission fluid ___________________ Saab 3309 (mineral
oil based)
Clutch type ________________________ Hydraulic plate
clutches, brake
bands and one-way
couplings
Speed (mph / km/h) at 1000 rpm in 5th gear:
4-cylinder engines and 3.0t V6 _______ 29–30 / 46–48
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Plates and labels When consulting your Saab dealer, it may be
necessary to quote the car’s V.I.N., engine
and gearbox numbers.
1 Modification identity plate.
2 V.I.N. number, inside windshield.
3 Certification label.
4 Gearbox number.
5 Engine number.
6 Tire pressures and color codes
(body & trim), label.
7 Chassis number plate.
8 Chassis number, stamped on body.
9 Vehicle Emission Control Information.
IB1948
CANADA US
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270 Specifications 1 Region ___________Y = Northern Europe
2 Country __________S = Sweden
3 Manufacturer _____3 = Saab Automobile AB
4 Product line ______E = 9-5
5 Model series ______B = 9-5 Linear with driver’s and
passenger-side airbags
D = 9-5 Arc with driver’s and
passenger-side airbags
H = 9-5 Aero with driver’s and
passenger-side airbags
6 Body version _____4 =
5 =4-door
5-door
7 Gearbox __________5 = Manual 5-speed
9 = Automatic 5-speed8 Engine variant _____E =
G =
Z =2.3t
2.3 Turbo
3.0t V6
9 Check digit ________0–9/X
10 Model year ________3 = 2003
11 Factory ___________3 = Trollhättan
12 Serial number ______000001–999999 position:1234567891011 12
||||||||||| |
V.I.N.:YS3EF4 9E63 3045842
| | ||||
1 2 3456= identification codes for certain chassis details
IB1917
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273 Index
IndexAA/C system, fault diagnosis
________ 242
A/C system, maintenance _________ 242
ABS brakes
____________________ 172
ACC
__________________________ 77
ACC functions
___________________ 80
ACC, automatic climate control
______ 77
ACC, calibration
_________________ 85
ACC, condensation _______________ 86
ACC, programming _______________ 83
ACC, useful tips
_________________ 85
Adjusting the steering wheel
_______ 124
Adjustment, seats
________________ 12
Afterheater, V6-engine cars
________ 87
Air conditioning (A/C), fault diagnosis
and maintenance
______________ 242
Air distribution, ACC ______________ 82
Airbag
_________________________ 33
Alarm __________________________ 48
Alarm functions
__________________ 51
Alarm signals
_______________ 48
, 51
Alternator
_____________________ 211
Alternator drive belt
_________ 211
, 263
Alternator rating
________________ 263
Anticorrosion treatment
___________ 246
Antidazzle rear-view mirror
________ 129
Ashtrays
______________________ 135
Audio System
___________________ 89
Audio System, quick guide
_________ 91Autochecking of lights on starting
____62
Automatic climate control (ACC) _____77
Automatic transmission,
technical data
_________________264
Aviod theft, tip
__________________195
BBattery
________________________209
Battery charging/replacing
________210
Battery, boost starting
____________191
Belt guide
______________________17
Boost starting using jump leads
____191
Booster cushion
_________________31
Brake and clutch fluid
____________207
Brake-fluid reservoir
_____________207
Brakes, technical data ____________265
Bulbs, changing
_________________214
Bulbs, table of
__________________225
CCD changer
____________________101
CD player
______________________99
CHECK messages
_______________69
CHECKING
_____________________69
Calibration, ACC
_________________85
Cancelling the programmed settings
__83
Car alarm
______________________48
Car care
______________________197
Cargo net, 9-5 Wagon
____________146
Carpeting, care of
_______________243
Cassette player
__________________96Catalytic converter,
important considerations
________ 156
Central locking
__________________ 42
Change language in SID
__________ 70
Change of address notification
____ 256
Changing a wheel
______________ 237
Changing bulbs
________________ 214
Changing the wheels round
_______ 233
Changing wiper blades
__________ 212
Chassis number
_______________ 269
Chassis number, key to
__________ 270
Child safety
____________________ 23
Child safety locks, rear doors
______ 45
Child seat, integral
_______________ 31
Cleaning, engine bay ____________ 245
Clock
______________________ 69
, 70
Color code, body
_______________ 269
Color code, trim ________________ 269
Compact spare wheel
___________ 236
Compass
_____________________ 130
Condensation, ACC
______________ 86
Coolant
______________________ 206
Courtesy Headlight Feature
_______ 72
Cruise control
_________________ 171
Cup holder
____________________ 138
DDICE/TWICE
__________________ 227
Dampers
_____________________ 265
Date code, tires
________________ 235
Dim-dipped beam _______________ 71
Direction indicators ______________ 73
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