Saab 9-5 1999 Estate 2.3 T

SAAB 9-5 1999 2.3 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Saab 9-5 1999 Estate 2.3 T has been produced from September, 1999 to September, 2000. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.3 litres, which produces power of 170 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 280 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 Garrett GT1752S turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 200 up to 340 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
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 T has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Saab 9-5 1999 Estate 2.3 T accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 225 km/h.

Saab 9-5 1999 Estate 2.3 T fuel consumption is 9.5 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (10.5 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient SAAB 9-5 1999 - 2001 versions, city fuel economy - 13.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 75 litres or 19.82 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 780 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1040 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this SAAB is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. 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 T AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.2 seconds later (in 9.9 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 10.4 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 9.6 litres per 100 km.
SAAB 9-5 1999

Saab 9-5 1999 Estate 2.3 T technical data

Model: Saab 9-5 Estate 2.3 T
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 1999. September ... 2000. September 
Engine: 2290 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 229 g/km
Power: 170 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 280 NM ON 1800 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 225 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.5 (combined) 13.6 (urban) 7.1 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.3 l/100km (25.3 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 T engine B235E

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 200,000 to 340,000 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 T oil type 0W-30
Oil capacity 4 litres (4.2 quarts)
Power 170 - 185 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 280 NM ON 1800 RPM
Start of production (year) 1998
Duration of production 11 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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