Saab 9-3 2005 Sport Estate 2.0t

SAAB 9-3 2005 2.0 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Saab 9-3 2005 Sport Estate 2.0t has been produced from September, 2005 to September, 2007. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 175 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 265 Nm (Newton metres) on 2500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and Garrett GT2052S turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 260 up to 430 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This SAAB 9-3 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.7 litres.

Saab 9-3 2005 Sport Estate 2.0t has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Saab 9-3 2005 Sport Estate 2.0t accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 220 km/h.

Saab 9-3 2005 Sport Estate 2.0t fuel consumption is 9.2 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (10.9 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 58 litres or 15.32 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, this SAAB real everyday fuel consumption is 11.2 litres per 100 km, which is 22% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real SAAB 9-3 fuel consumption.

With the same engine there are also two other SAAB 9-3 versions - with manual gearbox (Saab 9-3 2005 Sport Estate 2.0t MT), and with manual gearbox (Saab 9-3 2006 Sport Estate 2.0t MT) available:
  • Saab 9-3 2005 Sport Estate 2.0t MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.2 seconds faster (in 8.5 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 8.3 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 2.2 litres per 100 km or 20 % - 9.0 litres per 100 km
  • Saab 9-3 2006 Sport Estate 2.0t MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.2 seconds faster (in 8.5 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 8.3 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 2.9 litres per 100 km or 26 % - 8.3 litres per 100 km
SAAB 9-3 2005

Saab 9-3 2005 Sport Estate 2.0t technical data

Model: Saab 9-3 Sport Estate 2.0t
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2005. September ... 2007. September 
Engine: 2000 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 223 g/km
Power: 175 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 265 NM ON 2500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 220 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.2 (combined)
Real fuel consumption: 11.2 l/100km (21 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 58 litres (15.3 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.65m (length) 1.76m (width) 1.49m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters
Trunk capacity: 419 litres
Gross weight: 1600 kg

Saab 9-3 2005 Sport Estate 2.0t engine B207L

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 260,000 to 430,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1998 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 86 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86 mm
Compression ratio 9.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Saab 9-3 2005 Sport Estate 2.0t oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.7 litres (6 quarts)
Power 175 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 265 NM ON 2500 RPM
Start of production (year) 2002
Duration of production 10 years

All SAAB 9-3 estate car [2005 - 2007] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Saab 9-3 2005 Sport Estate 1.8i

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 122 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-3 2005 Sport Estate 1.8t 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 8.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-3 2005 Sport Estate 1.8t 1.8 Petrol 150 HP 9.2 l/100km Automatic (5)
Saab 9-3 2005 Sport Estate 1.9 TiD

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 120 HP 5.7 l/100km Manual (6)
Saab 9-3 2005 Sport Estate 1.9 TiD

Most powerfull diesel version (150 HP)

1.9 Diesel 150 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6)
Saab 9-3 2005 Sport Estate 1.9 TiD

Most powerfull diesel version (150 HP)

1.9 Diesel 150 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (6)
Saab 9-3 2005 Sport Estate 2.0t Sep 2005 — Jul 2006 2.0 Petrol 175 HP 8.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-3 2006 Sport Estate 2.0t Jul 2006 — Sep 2007

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.0 Petrol 175 HP 8.3 l/100km Manual (6)
Saab 9-3 2005 Sport Estate 2.0t 2.0 Petrol 175 HP 9.2 l/100km Automatic (5)
Saab 9-3 2005 Sport Estate 2.0 Turbo Sep 2005 — Jul 2006 2.0 Petrol 210 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-3 2005 Sport Estate 2.0 Turbo 2.0 Petrol 210 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (6)
Saab 9-3 2005 Sport Estate 2.0 Turbo 2.0 Petrol 210 HP 9.6 l/100km Automatic (5)
Saab 9-3 2005 Sport Estate 2.8 Turbo V6

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds

2.8 Petrol 250 HP 10.4 l/100km Manual (6)
Saab 9-3 2005 Sport Estate 2.8 Turbo V6

Most powerfull petrol version (250 HP)

2.8 Petrol 250 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (6)
SAAB 9-3 2005 reviews
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