Saab 9-5 1999 Estate 2.3 Turbo Aero

SAAB 9-5 1999 2.3 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Saab 9-5 1999 Estate 2.3 Turbo Aero has been produced from September, 1999 to September, 2001. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.3 litres, which produces power of 230 horsepower on 5500 rpm - this is the most powerfull SAAB 9-5 1999 - 2001 version and torque 350 Nm (Newton metres) on 1900 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 MHI TD04HL15T turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 180 000 and 300 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This SAAB 9-5 2.3 engine oil type is 0W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres.

Saab 9-5 1999 Estate 2.3 Turbo Aero has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Saab 9-5 1999 Estate 2.3 Turbo Aero accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 240 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Saab 9-5 1999 Estate 2.3 Turbo Aero fuel consumption is 9.3 litres per 100km (10.8 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient SAAB 9-5 1999 - 2001 version, city fuel economy - 13.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 75 litres or 19.82 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 800 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1100 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this SAAB real everyday fuel consumption is 11 litres per 100 km, which is 18% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real SAAB 9-5 fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also SAAB 9-5 version with automatic gearbox (Saab 9-5 1999 Estate 2.3 Turbo Aero AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.2 seconds later (in 8.5 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 10.1 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 11.7 litres per 100 km.
SAAB 9-5 1999

Saab 9-5 1999 Estate 2.3 Turbo Aero technical data

Model: Saab 9-5 Estate 2.3 Turbo Aero
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 1999. September ... 2001. September 
Engine: 2290 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 230 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 350 NM ON 1900 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 240 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.3 (combined) 13.6 (urban) 6.8 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11 l/100km (21.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 75 litres (19.8 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.81m (length) 1.79m (width) 1.50m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters
Gross weight: 1800 kg

Saab 9-5 1999 Estate 2.3 Turbo Aero engine B235R

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 180,000 to 300,000 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 2290 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 90 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 90 mm
Compression ratio 9.3 : 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 9-5 1999 Estate 2.3 Turbo Aero oil type 0W-30
Oil capacity 4 litres (4.2 quarts)
Power 230 - 260 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 350 - 370 NM ON 1900 RPM
Start of production (year) 1999
Duration of production 10 years

All SAAB 9-5 estate car [1999 - 2001] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Saab 9-5 1999 Estate 2.0 T

Most fuel efficient version

2.0 Petrol 150 HP 9.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-5 1999 Estate 2.0 T 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 10.8 l/100km Automatic (4)
Saab 9-5 1999 Estate 2.3 T Sep 1999 — Sep 2000 2.3 Petrol 170 HP 9.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-5 1999 Estate 2.3 T Sep 1999 — Sep 2000 2.3 Petrol 170 HP 10.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
Saab 9-5 2000 Estate 2.3 T Sep 2000 — Sep 2001

Most fuel efficient version by real consumption

2.3 Petrol 185 HP 9.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-5 2000 Estate 2.3 T Sep 2000 — Sep 2001 2.3 Petrol 185 HP 10.7 l/100km Automatic (4)
Saab 9-5 1999 Estate 2.3 Turbo Aero Sep 1999 — Sep 2001

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds
Most fuel efficient version

2.3 Petrol 230 HP 9.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-5 1999 Estate 2.3 Turbo Aero Sep 1999 — Sep 2001

Most powerfull version (230 HP)

2.3 Petrol 230 HP 10.1 l/100km Automatic (4)
Saab 9-5 1999 Estate 3.0 V6 T Sep 1999 — Sep 2001 3.0 Petrol 200 HP 11.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
SAAB 9-5 1999 reviews
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