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 2.3-liter naturally aspirated Saab B234i engine was produced by the company from 1993 to 1999 and installed in two of its most popular models at that time, such as the 9000, 900, and 9-3. There were two versions of the engine: the so-called Long Block from 1990 and the Short Block from 1993. H-engine series: B204i, B204E, B204L, B205E, B234E, B234R, B235E, and B235R.
The 2.3-liter turbo engine Saab B234R was produced by the Swedish company from 1993-1997 and installed in the 9000 model in two versions: 225 HP for manual transmission or 200 HP for automatic. This engine was the most powerful in the range and was equipped with a TD04HL turbocharger with a boost pressure of 1.08 bar. H engine series: B204i, B204E, B204L, B205E, B234i, B234E, B235E and B235R.
The 2.0-liter turbocharged engine Saab B207L was produced in the company's factory from 2002 to 2012 and was only installed in the second generation of the most popular model of the company, indexed as 9-3. This engine is essentially a modification of the turbocharged GM LK9 engine and is analogous to the Opel Z20NET engine. The GM-engine series also includes: B207E and B207R.
The 3.0-liter V6 petrol engine Saab B308E was produced only from 1998 to 2003 and installed in the first generation of the popular model 9-5, exclusively with an automatic gearbox. This engine was actually a turbocharged version of the well-known Opel X30XE powertrain. Other V6 engines include: B284L and B308i.
The 2.0-liter eight-valve Audi 2.0 ABK engine was produced by the company from 1991 to 1996 and installed in popular models of the German concern, such as the 80 B4, 100 C4, and A6 C4. This powertrain was equipped with a reliable Digifant fuel injection system. The EA827-2.0 engine line includes the following engines: 2E, AAD, AAE, ABF, ABT, ACE, ADY, and AGG.
The 4.0 liter V8 engine, Jaguar AJ27S or 4.0 Supercharged, was produced from 1999 to 2003 and was installed in the sporty XKR coupe in the X100 body style or the XJR sedans in the X308 body style. Unlike the naturally aspirated version, this supercharged engine does not have variable valve timing. The AJ-V8 series also includes engines: AJ27, AJ28, AJ33, AJ33S, AJ34, and AJ34S.