Saab 9-5 2005 Sport sedan 2.3 Turbo Aero

SAAB 9-5 2005 2.3 petrol description

Sedan Saab 9-5 2005 Sport sedan 2.3 Turbo Aero has been produced from October, 2005 to January, 2010. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.3 litres, which produces power of 260 horsepower on 5300 rpm - this is the most powerfull SAAB 9-5 2005 - 2010 version and torque 350 Nm (Newton metres) on 5400 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. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 180 000 to 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 2005 Sport sedan 2.3 Turbo Aero has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Saab 9-5 2005 Sport sedan 2.3 Turbo Aero accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Saab 9-5 2005 Sport sedan 2.3 Turbo Aero in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.8 litres per 100km (10.2 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 75 litres or 19.82 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 760 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
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.

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 outstanding rate 94 from 100, children safety: good mark - 80 from 100, for pedestrian protection SAAB 9-5 got 44 points from 100.
SAAB 9-5 safety equipment has been rated as very good - 86 percents from 100.

With the same engine there is also SAAB 9-5 version with manual gearbox (Saab 9-5 2005 Sport sedan 2.3 Turbo Aero MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.3 seconds faster (in 6.9 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 8.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 9.5 litres per 100 km.
SAAB 9-5 2005

Saab 9-5 2005 Sport sedan 2.3 Turbo Aero technical data

Model: Saab 9-5 Sport sedan 2.3 Turbo Aero
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2005. October ... 2010. January 
Engine: 2300 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 232 g/km
Power: 260 HP ON 5300 RPM Torque: 350 NM ON 5400 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.2 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.8 (combined)
Real fuel consumption: 10.1 l/100km (23.3 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 75 litres (19.8 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.84m (length) 1.79m (width) 1.45m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters
Trunk capacity: 500 litres
Gross weight: 1800 kg

Saab 9-5 2005 Sport sedan 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 2005 Sport sedan 2.3 Turbo Aero oil type 0W-30
Oil capacity 4 litres (4.2 quarts)
Power 230 - 260 HP ON 5300 RPM
Torque 350 - 370 NM ON 5400 RPM
Start of production (year) 1999
Duration of production 10 years

All SAAB 9-5 sedan [2005 - 2010] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Saab 9-5 2007 Sport Sedan 1.9 TiD Jan 2007 — Jan 2010

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 150 HP 6.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-5 2007 Sport Sedan 1.9 TiD Jan 2007 — Jan 2010 1.9 Diesel 150 HP 7.4 l/100km Automatic (5)
Saab 9-5 2007 Sport Sedan 2.0t Sep 2007 — Jan 2010

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.0 Diesel 150 HP 9.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-5 2007 Sport Sedan 2.0t Sep 2007 — Jan 2010 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 10.3 l/100km Automatic (5)
Saab 9-5 2005 Sport sedan 2.3t 2.3 Petrol 185 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-5 2005 Sport sedan 2.3t 2.3 Petrol 185 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
Saab 9-5 2005 Sport sedan 2.3 Turbo Oct 2005 — Sep 2007 2.3 Petrol 220 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-5 2005 Sport sedan 2.3 Turbo Oct 2005 — Sep 2007 2.3 Petrol 220 HP 10.3 l/100km Automatic (5)
Saab 9-5 2005 Sport sedan 2.3 Turbo Aero

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds
Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.3 Petrol 260 HP 8.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-5 2005 Sport sedan 2.3 Turbo Aero

Most powerfull petrol version (260 HP)

2.3 Petrol 260 HP 9.8 l/100km Automatic (5)
Saab 9-5 2007 Sport Sedan 2.3t Sep 2007 — Jan 2010

Most powerfull diesel version (185 HP)

2.3 Diesel 185 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-5 2007 Sport Sedan 2.3t Sep 2007 — Jan 2010

Most powerfull diesel version (185 HP)

2.3 Diesel 185 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
SAAB 9-5 2005 reviews
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