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.
| Exact capacity | 2290 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 170 HP |
| Torque | 260 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder diameter | 90 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 90 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.25 |
| Engine features | Trionic 5 |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | Garrett TB25 |
| What oils to use | 4.0 liters 5W-30 * |
| Fuel type | 95 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 320 000 HP |
| City | 12.5 litry |
| Route | 6.8 litry |
| Mixed | 8.8 litry |
- Together with the oil replacement in the radiator, 5.4 liters are required. - The engine number B234E is located at the front of the engine, next to the gearbox. - This is a reliable engine, and all the described malfunctions occur at high mileage. - The main problems here are caused by the balance shaft assembly, and many people simply remove it. - After jump-starting or infrequent spark plug replacement, the ignition cassette often fails. - At around 250,000 km mileage, the oil pump usually wears out and the timing chain stretches. - Very rarely, but there have been cases of loosening connecting rod caps, which is fatal for the engine.
| 9000 I (YS3C) | 1994 - 1998 |
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 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 2.0-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.
The 3.0-liter petrol engine V6 Saab B308i was produced in England from 1994 to 1997 and was only installed in the model designated as 9000, exclusively with an automatic transmission. This engine was practically one of the variations of the well-known Opel power unit X30XE. Other V6 engines include: B284L and B308E.
The 1.2-liter turbocharged engine Peugeot EB2DT or HNZ has been produced by the company since 2014 and is installed in models with the PureTech 110 index, but it is gradually being replaced by the EB2ADTD engine. There are many variations of this powertrain, for example, EB2ADT or EB2DTM. The EB engine line also includes engines: EB0, EB2, EB2M, EB2DTS, and EB2ADTX.