Saab 9-5 2001 Estate 3.0 V6 T
SAAB 9-5 2001 3.0 petrol description
Estate car / wagon Saab 9-5 2001 Estate 3.0 V6 T has been produced from September, 2001 to August, 2003. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 200 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 310 Nm (Newton metres) on 2500 revolutions per minute.
This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and Garrett GT1549 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 270 up to 450 thousand 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 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.
Saab 9-5 2001 Estate 3.0 V6 T has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Saab 9-5 2001 Estate 3.0 V6 T accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 230 km/h.
Saab 9-5 2001 Estate 3.0 V6 T fuel consumption is 11.3 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (8.8 km/l), city fuel economy - 17 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 860 kilometers on highway.
SAAB 9-5 safety
During safety testing SAAB 9-5 has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of SAAB 9-5 is evaluated with five stars, and for pedestrian protection SAAB 9-5 got two stars.

Saab 9-5 2001 Estate 3.0 V6 T technical data
Model: | Saab 9-5 Estate 3.0 V6 T | ||
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Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
Production period: | 2001. September ... 2003. August | ||
Engine: | 2962 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 268 g/km |
Power: | 200 HP ON 5000 RPM | Torque: | 310 NM ON 2500 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 230 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 (combined) 17.0 (urban) 8.1 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres (18.5 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.83m (length) 1.79m (width) 1.50m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | ||
Gross weight: | 1800 kg |
Saab 9-5 2001 Estate 3.0 V6 T engine B308E
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 | 2962 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 6 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 86 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 85 mm |
Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. |
Fuel system | Injection |
Saab 9-5 2001 Estate 3.0 V6 T oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts) |
Power | 200 HP ON 5000 RPM |
Torque | 310 NM ON 2500 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1998 |
Duration of production | 5 years |
All SAAB 9-5 estate car [2001 - 2005] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Saab 9-5 2001 Estate 2.0 T | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9-5 2001 Estate 2.0 T | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 10.6 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
Saab 9-5 2002 Estate 2.2 TiD
Apr 2002 — Oct 2005 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.2 Diesel | 120 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9-5 2002 Estate 2.2 TiD Aug 2002 — Oct 2005 | 2.2 Diesel | 120 HP | 7.7 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
Saab 9-5 2001 Estate 2.3 T | 2.3 Petrol | 185 HP | 9.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9-5 2001 Estate 2.3 T | 2.3 Petrol | 185 HP | 10.3 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
Saab 9-5 2003 Estate 2.3 Turbo Aug 2003 — Oct 2005 | 2.3 Petrol | 220 HP | 9.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9-5 2003 Estate 2.3 Turbo Aug 2003 — Oct 2005 | 2.3 Petrol | 220 HP | 10.3 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
Saab 9-5 2001 Estate 2.3 Turbo Aero
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds |
2.3 Petrol | 250 HP | 9.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Saab 9-5 2001 Estate 2.3 Turbo Aero
Most powerfull petrol version (250 HP) |
2.3 Petrol | 250 HP | 10.1 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
Saab 9-5 2001 Estate 3.0 V6 T Sep 2001 — Aug 2003 | 3.0 Petrol | 200 HP | 11.3 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
Saab 9-5 2001 Estate 3.0 TiD
Most powerfull diesel version (177 HP) |
3.0 Diesel | 177 HP | 7.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |