Saab 9-5 2005 Sport sedan 2.3t

SAAB 9-5 2005 2.3 petrol description

Sedan Saab 9-5 2005 Sport sedan 2.3t 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 185 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 2005 Sport sedan 2.3t has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Saab 9-5 2005 Sport sedan 2.3t accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 230 km/h.

Saab 9-5 2005 Sport sedan 2.3t fuel consumption is 8.9 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (11.2 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 75 litres or 19.82 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 840 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, this SAAB real everyday fuel consumption is 9.7 litres per 100 km, which is 9% more than the manufacturer's stated. 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 automatic gearbox (Saab 9-5 2005 Sport sedan 2.3t AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.2 seconds later (in 9.5 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 12 % - 10.0 litres per 100 km.
SAAB 9-5 2005

Saab 9-5 2005 Sport sedan 2.3t technical data

Model: Saab 9-5 Sport sedan 2.3t
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2005. October ... 2010. January 
Engine: 2300 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 212 g/km
Power: 185 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 280 NM ON 1800 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 230 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.9 (combined)
Real fuel consumption: 9.7 l/100km (24.2 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 2.3t 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 2005 Sport sedan 2.3t 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 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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