The 2.0-liter turbo engine B207E Saab was produced at the company's facilities from 2002 to 2012 and was only used in the second generation of the popular 9-3 model throughout its production period. This turbocharged engine is essentially a modification of the GM LK9 unit and is similar to the Opel Z20NET engine. Other engines in the GM series include: B207L and B207R.
| Exact capacity | 1998 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 150 HP |
| Torque | 240 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder diameter | 86 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 86 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
| Engine features | intercooler |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | Garrett GT2052S * |
| What oils to use | 5.7 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 95 |
| Environmental class | EURO 4/5 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 300 000 HP |
| City | 10.5 litry |
| Route | 6.0 litry |
| Mixed | 7.7 litry |
The engine number B207E is located on the oil filter housing. It is a very reliable engine, with the main issue being the low lifespan of the timing chains. Approximately at 200,000 km, it is necessary to replace the timing chain and balance shafts. The turbocharger performs quite well, but its bypass valve often fails. Another problem arises from the short lifespan of the crankcase ventilation valve. The weak points include the electronic throttle, fuel pump, control unit, and the PCV valve.
| 9-3 II (YS3F) | 2002 - 2012 |
The 2.0-liter turbocharged engine Saab B204E was produced by the Swedish automotive company from 1994 to 2000. It was installed in the upgraded version of the 9000 model, as well as in the early years of production of the 9-3 model. This supercharged unit with a boost pressure of 0.4 bar is the smallest in the line of turbocharged engines. H-engine series: B204i, B204L, B205E, B234i, B234E, B234R, B235E, and B235R.
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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.
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