The 2.0-liter Saab B204i engine was produced at the company's factories from 1994 to 2000 and practically installed in all models of that time, such as the 900, 9000, and 9-3. This is a simple naturally aspirated engine used in the basic versions of the mentioned cars. The H-engine series includes models: B204E, B204L, B205E, B234i, B234E, B234R, B235E, and B235R.
| Exact capacity | 1985 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 130 HP |
| Torque | 177 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder diameter | 90 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 78 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
| Engine features | Bosch Motronic |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 4.0 liters 5W-40 |
| Fuel type | 95 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2/3 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 350 000 HP |
| City | 10.0 litry |
| Route | 6.3 litry |
| Mixed | 8.3 litry |
The B204i engine is located at the front of the vehicle, next to the gearbox. It is a reliable naturally aspirated engine, but breakdowns can occur at high mileages. The main problems are related to the balancer shafts, which are often simply removed. After 200,000 km, the timing chain often stretches, causing it to rattle but not skip. Hoses and pipes also cause a lot of trouble, as they deteriorate over time. Weak points of the engine also include the oil pump, short-lived wiring, and the DV valve.
| 900 II (NG) | 1994 - 1998 |
| 9000 I (YS3C) | 1994 - 1996 |
| 9-3 I (YS3D) | 1998 - 2000 |
The 2.0-liter Saab B204i engine was produced at the company's factories from 1994 to 2000 and practically installed in all models of that time, such as the 900, 9000, and 9-3. This is a simple naturally aspirated engine used in the basic versions of the mentioned cars. The H-engine series includes models: B204E, B204L, B205E, B234i, B234E, B234R, B235E, and B235R.
The 2.0-liter turbo engine Saab B205E was produced by the Swedish company from 1998 to 2009 and installed in the first generation of the most popular models under the indexes 9-3 and 9-5. This engine was actually a slight modification of the well-known turbocharged unit B234E. H-engine series: B204i, B204E, B204L, B234i, B234E, B234R, B235E, and B235R.
The 2.3-liter turbo engine marked with the symbol B234E was produced by Saab only between 1994 and 1998, and it was exclusively installed in the upgraded version of the 9000 model known as EcoPower. This turbocharged engine with a boost pressure of 0.55 bar was considered the least powerful in this series. The H-series engines include: B204i, B204E, B204L, B205E, B234i, B234R, B235E, and B235R.
The 2.3-liter turbocharged engine, Saab B235E, was manufactured by the company's factory from 1998 to 2009 and was only used in the first generation of the model designated as 9-5 throughout its production period. This turbocharged engine was essentially a slight modification of the well-known B234L unit. H series engines: B204i, B204E, B204L, B205E, B234i, B234E, B234R, and B235R.
The 1.5-liter Peugeot DV5RE or YHW engine, as well as the 1.5 BlueHDi 75, have been produced since 2018 and installed in popular commercial models of the group, such as Rifter, Berlingo, or Combo. In Opel vehicles, this diesel engine is known by its own index D15DTL. The DV5 engine line includes: - DV5RD, - DV5TED4, - DV5RUC, - DV5RUCD, - DV5RCE, and - DV5RC.
The 1.6-liter Chrysler EJD gasoline engine was produced in Brazil from 2000 to 2010 and was installed in two company models for the European car market: the PT Cruiser and the Neon. This engine, developed by Tritec, is also known for small vehicles such as the Mini and Chinese cars, for example, the Lifan 520. This engine is the only element of the Tritec engine series.