Often referred to as the “new generation 9-5” or NG 9-5 (650).
The model was produced for just over 1 year as a 4 door Saloon.
Petrol
Diesel
1.6 Turbo 4 cyl 180ps (A16LET)
2.0 TiD 4 cyl 160ps (A20DTH)
2.0 Turbo 4 cyl 220ps (A20NFT)
2.0 TTiD 4 cyl 190ps (A20DTR)
2.8 V6 Turbo XWD Aero 300ps (A28NER)
Transmission was a 6 speed Manual or a 6 speed Auto. (V6 Turbo was Auto only).
Power was deployed using front wheel drive, except in the Aero 2.8 V6 Turbo, which was All wheel drive (XWD). XWD was also an option on 2.0T or TTiD Aero models.
Saab 9-3 2003-2012
Sometimes referred to as “2nd generation” 9-3. The most popular Saab model in the UK today, with over 80,000 cars still registered.
The 9-3 was produced as a 4 door Saloon, 5 door SportWagon and 2 door Convertible.
The 9-3 X (with higher ride height), was introduced in 2009.
Engines:
Petrol
Diesel
1.8i 4 cyl (Z18XE)
2.2 TiD 4 cyl (D223L)
2.0t 4 cyl LPT (B207E)
1.9 TiD 8v 4 cyl (Z19DT)
2.0t 4 cyl Turbo (B207L)
1.9 TiD 16v 4 cyl (Z19DTH)
2.0T 4 cyl HOT Aero (B207R)
1.9 TTiD 16v 4 cyl (Z19DTR)
2.8 V6 Turbo Aero (B284R)
Transmission was initially a 5 speed Manual or Auto, replaced in 2005 with 6 speed Manual and 6 speed Auto gearboxes.
The 9-3 continued Saab’s tradition of using front wheel drive.
All wheel drive (XWD) was introduced in 2008, becoming standard on 2.8 V6 Turbo 4D & 5D models. It was also standard on 9-3X 2.0T and available as an option on 9-3 2.0T Aero models from 2008.
Saab 9-5 1998-2010
The 9-5 was introduced in 1998, replacing the 9000 models, and was available as a 4D Saloon or 5D Estate.
Petrol
Diesel
2.0t LPT 4 cyl 150ps (B205E)
2.2 TiD 4 cyl 120ps (D223L)
2.0T Turbo 4 cyl 192ps (B207L)
3.0 V6 TiD 177ps (D308) (2001-2005)
2.3t LPT 4 cyl 170-185ps (B235E)
1.9 TiD 16v 4 cyl 150ps (Z19DTH)
2.3T Turbo 220ps (B235L)
2.3 T HOT Aero 230-260ps (B235R)
3.0 V6 200ps (B308) (1999-2003)
Transmission was a 5 speed Manual or initially 4 speed Auto (97-01).
From 2002 the 9-5 Auto gearbox was updated to a 5-speed version.
Power was driven through the front wheels.
Saab 9-3 1998-2003
Often called the “1st Gen” 9-3 or (9400), the car was produced from ’98 until 2003, in 3 and 5 door hatchback or 2 door Convertible bodystyle.
Petrol
Diesel
2.0i 16v 4 cyl 130ps (B204i)
2.2 TiD 4 cyl 120-125ps (D223L)
2.0t LPT 4 cyl 150-154ps (B204E / B205E)
2.0T Turbo 4 cyl 185ps (B204L / B205L)
2.0T HOT Aero 200-205ps (B204R / B205R)
2.3 T HOT Viggen 230ps (B235R)
Transmission was a 5 speed Manual or initially 4 speed Auto, later becoming 5 speed Auto.
Power was driven through the front wheels.
Saab 900 1994-1998
Often called the “New Gen 900”, the car was produced from ’94 until 1998 in 3 door and 5 door hatchback, or 2 door Convertible bodystyles.
Petrol
Diesel
2.0 16v 4 cyl 130ps (B204I)
Not available
2.0 16v 4 cyl Turbo 185ps (B204L)
2.3 16v 4 cyl 150ps (B234I)
2.5 24v V6 170ps (B258)
Transmission was a 5 speed Manual or 4 speed Auto.
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