SAAB 9000 1991 2.3 petrol description
Hatchback Saab 9000 1991 CSE 2.3 Turbo has been produced from October, 1991 to September, 1998. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.3 litres, which produces power of 200 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 294 Nm (Newton metres) on 1800 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 TD04HL turbine. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs
This SAAB 9000 2.3 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres.
Saab 9000 1991 CSE 2.3 Turbo has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Saab 9000 1991 CSE 2.3 Turbo accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 235 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Saab 9000 1991 CSE 2.3 Turbo in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11.7 litres per 100km (8.5 km/l), city fuel economy - 17.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 66 litres or 17.44 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 560 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 800 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this SAAB is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. More - Real SAAB 9000 fuel consumption.

Saab 9000 1991 CSE 2.3 Turbo technical data
Model: | Saab 9000 CSE 2.3 Turbo | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 1991. October ... 1998. September | ||
Engine: | 2290 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 200 HP ON 5500 RPM | Torque: | 294 NM ON 1800 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Maximum speed: | 235 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.7 (combined) 17.6 (urban) 8.2 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 12.5 l/100km (18.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres (17.4 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.76m (length) 1.78m (width) 1.42m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | ||
Gross weight: | 1800 kg |
Saab 9000 1991 CSE 2.3 Turbo engine B234R
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 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 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 90 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 90 mm |
Compression ratio | 9.25 : 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 9000 1991 CSE 2.3 Turbo oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 4 litres (4.2 quarts) |
Power | 200 - 225 HP ON 5500 RPM |
Torque | 294 - 342 NM ON 1800 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1993 |
Duration of production | 4 years |
All SAAB 9000 hatchback [1991 - 1998] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Saab 9000 1991 CS 2.0i | 2.0 Petrol | 130 HP | 10.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9000 1993 CSE 2.0 Turbo
Jan 1993 — Jan 1998 Most fuel efficient version by real consumption |
2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | - | Manual (5) |
Saab 9000 1995 CS 2.0 LPT
Sep 1995 — Sep 1998 Most fuel efficient version by real consumption |
2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 9.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9000 1993 CSE 2.0 Turbo Jan 1993 — Jan 1998 | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | - | Automatic (4) |
Saab 9000 1995 CS 2.0 LPT Sep 1995 — Sep 1998 | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 11.2 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Saab 9000 1993 CS 2.3i Sep 1993 — Sep 1995 | 2.3 Petrol | 147 HP | 9.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9000 1993 CS 2.3i Sep 1993 — Sep 1995 | 2.3 Petrol | 147 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Saab 9000 1991 CS 2.3i
Oct 1991 — Sep 1993 Most fuel efficient version |
2.3 Petrol | 150 HP | 9.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9000 1991 CS 2.3i Oct 1991 — Sep 1993 | 2.3 Petrol | 150 HP | - | Automatic (4) |
Saab 9000 1993 CS 2.3 LPT Sep 1993 — Sep 1998 | 2.3 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9000 1993 CS 2.3 LPT Sep 1993 — Sep 1998 | 2.3 Petrol | 170 HP | 11.3 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Saab 9000 1991 CSE 2.3 Turbo Oct 1991 — Sep 1998 | 2.3 Petrol | 200 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9000 1991 CSE 2.3 Turbo Oct 1991 — Sep 1998 | 2.3 Petrol | 200 HP | 11.7 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Saab 9000 1993 2.3 CS Aero
Jan 1993 — Sep 1997 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds |
2.3 Petrol | 224 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9000 1994 CSE 3.0i V6 Sep 1994 — Aug 1996 | 3.0 Petrol | 211 HP | 9.3 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9000 1994 CSE 3.0i V6 Sep 1994 — Aug 1996 | 3.0 Petrol | 211 HP | 10.4 l/100km | Automatic (4) |