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.
| Exact capacity | 2290 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 150 HP |
| Torque | 210 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder diameter | 90 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 90 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 - 10.5 |
| 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 | 360 000 HP |
| City | 11.1 litry |
| Route | 7.3 litry |
| Mixed | 9.2 litry |
The B234i engine is located in the front of the engine, next to the gearbox. All power units of this family are very reliable, especially the naturally aspirated ones. Most problems are caused by the balance shafts, and many simply remove them. Around 250,000 km, the timing chain often stretches and starts to make a loud noise. There are also many issues with leaks due to deteriorating hoses and pipes. Weak points of the engine also include the intake manifold, oil pump, and short-lived wiring.
| 900 II (NG) | 1993 - 1998 |
| 9000 I (YS3C) | 1990 - 1995 |
| 9-3 I (YS3D) | 1998 - 1999 |
The 2.0-liter turbocharged engine Saab B204L was produced in the company's factory from 1993 to 1999 and was installed in the second generation of the 900 model and in the first year of production of the 9-3 model. This turbocharged engine, with a boost pressure of 0.73 bar, was the average power in its range of units. H series of engines: B204i, B204E, B205E, B234i, 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 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 1.8-liter gasoline engine Audi 1.8 APG 20v was produced by the company from 2000 to 2005 and installed in the upgraded version of the first-generation A3 model and some Seat models. This engine is essentially a slightly modernized, eco-friendly version of the AGN engine. The EA113-1.8 engine lineup also includes the AGN engine.
1.4-liter turbocharged engine Hyundai G4LD or 1.4 T-GDI was introduced by the company in 2016. In our market, this powertrain is used in the third generation Ceed model and in the XCeed crossover. Since 2019, this engine belongs to the new Smartstream line, where it is known under the index G1.4T. Kappa Line: G3LB, G3LC, G3LD, G3LE, G3LF, G4LA, G4LC, G4LE and G4LF.