technical data SAAB 9-3 2007 User Guide

285 Technical data
Fuel
Extra engine oil additives.
Don't add anything to your oil. The recommended oils are all
you will need for good engine performance and protection.
When to change engine oil.
Your vehicle has a display (SID) where time for service will be
shown. Based not only on mileage but also on driving condi-
tions the mileage at which a service will be indicated can vary
considerably.
For this service system to work it is of outmost importance that
the right engine oil is used.
When the message for service is displayed you need to have
the required service done as soon as possible.
After the service your service personnel will reset the service in-
dicator. It is important to reset the service indicator in order to
optimize the time to the next service.
Oil capacity, including filter (oil change)
4-cyl engine ______________________ 6.3 qts. (6.0 l)
V6 engine ________________________ 6.3 qts. (6.0 l)Fuel tank capacity ________________ 16.05 U.S. gal. (61 l)
For optimum performance Saab recom-
mends: _______________________Gasoline engines –
AON 90.
Gasoline with a lower octane rating can be used, although not
lower than AON 87. However, engine performance will fall
slightly and heavy loading and laboring should be avoided. For
optimum performance, use the recommended grade of fuel.
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286 Technical dataEngines Electrical system2.0T EcopowerRating, EEC at 5300 rpm ____________ 210 hp (155 kW)
Maximum torque, EEC at 2500-4000 rpm 221 ft.lb. (300 Nm)
Compression ratio__________________ 9.5:12.8 V6 (250) EcopowerRating, EEC at 5500 rpm ____________ 250 hp (184 kW)
Maximum torque, EEC at 1800-4500 rpm 257 ft.lb. (350 Nm)
Compression ratio__________________ 10.0:1Voltage ___________________________ 12 V
Battery capacity ____________________ 60 Ah
Starter motor:
4-cyl engine ______________________ 1.8 kW
V6 engine ________________________ 1.4 kW
Alternator rating:
4-cyl engine with manual gearbox _____ 120 A/14 V
4-cyl engine with automatic gearbox ___ 140 A/14 V
V6 engine ________________________ 155 A/14 V
Firing order ________________________
4-cyl engine ______________________ 1-3-4-2
V6 engine ________________________ 1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark plugs:
4-cyl engine
Type ____________________________ NGK PFR6T-10G
Electrode gap _____________________ 0.9–1.0 mm
Tightening torque __________________ 20 ft.lb. (28 Nm)
V6 engine
Type ____________________________ PLFR6C 10G
Electrode gap _____________________ 0.9–1.0 mm
Tightening torque __________________ 20 ft.lb. (28 Nm)
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Drive belt Manual transmissionOutside length ______________________
4-cyl engine ______________________ 40.472'' (1028 mm)
V6 engine ________________________ 83.463'' (2120 mm)Drive belt, 4-cyl engine Drive belt, V6 engine
Type _____________________________ Fully synchronized
with final drive gear
and differential
Oil type (for topping up)_______________ Saab MTF 0063
Oil capacity:
5-speed _________________________ 1.9 qts. (1.8 l), to
level plug
6-speed, 2.8 V6 ___________________ 3.15 qts. (3.0 l)
Speed, mph (km/h) at 1000 rpm in highest
gear (5th gear) ____________________ 27–30 (43–48)
Speed, mph (km/h) at 1000 rpm in highest
gear (6th gear) ____________________ 29–35 (46–56)
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288 Technical dataAutomatic transmission Suspension
SteeringTy p e :
5-speed __________________________ Electronically con-
trolled, 5-speed,
fully-automatic with
hydraulic torque
converter, planetary
gears and integral
final drive.
Lock-up function in
selector positions 3,
4 and 5.
6-speed __________________________ Electronically-
controlled, 6-speed,
fully-automatic with
hydraulic torque
converter, planetary
gears and integral
final drive.
Lock-up function for
1st to 6th gear.
Selector lever positions _______________ P, R, N, D, M
Clutch type ________________________ Hydraulic plate
clutches, brake
bands and one-way
couplings
Speed mph (km/h) at 1000 rpm in top gear:
5-speed __________________________ 18–31 (29–49)
6-speed __________________________ 33–41 (53–66)Spring type, front and rear ____________ Coil springs
Maximum deflection of springs:
Front ____________________________ 7.0'' (178 mm)
Rear ____________________________ 8.3'' (212 mm)
Dampers, front and rear ______________ Oil and gas-filled
twin-tube
Steering __________________________ Power-assisted
steering gear of
rack-pinion type and
telescopic jointed
steering column
Number of turns, lock to lock ___________ 2.97
Oil type ___________________________ Power steering fluid
CHF 11S or
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Brake system
Hydraulic unit for soft top, ConvertibleFoot brake (ABS)____________________ Hydraulic disc
brakes with vacuum
servo unit. Diago-
nally split circuits;
ventilated discs on
front wheels (some
variants also have
ventilated rear
discs). EBD function
(see page 171).
Park brake _________________________ Acts on rear wheels
Brake fluid _________________________ To DOT 4.
Do not use DOT 5.Disc diameter:
Front ____________________________ 11.22 in.
(285 mm) **)
Fr o nt3 *) ________________________ 11.81 in.
(300 mm) **)
Rear ____________________________ 10.94 in. (278 mm)
Rear3 *) ________________________ 11.42 in.
(290 mm) **)
Total friction area of brake pads:
Front ____________________________ 9.30 in.² (60 cm²)
Fr o nt3__________________________ 9.61 in.² (62 cm²)
Rear ____________________________ 4.96 in.² (32 cm²)
*)15" wheels and 16" aluminium wheels
must not be fitted to these variants since
the diameter of the brake discs does not
allow this.
**) ventilated
Oil capacity _______________________ 0.6 qt. (0.6 l)
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290 Technical dataWheels and tiresAll season tires
6.5 x 16" _________________________ 215/55 R16 97 H
RF/XL
7.5 x 17" _________________________ 235/45 R17 94V
Summer tires
7.5 x 17" _________________________ 235/45 R17 94 W
Before changing to wheels/tires of another size, we recom-
mend that you contact an authorised Saab workshop regarding
acceptable options.
Winter (snow) tires:
6.5 x 16" wheel ____________________ 215/55 R16 93 Q
M+S
7.5 x 17" _________________________ 235/45 R17 94 Q
M+SSpare wheel
3
Compact spare:
Wheel ___________________________ 4 x 16"
Tire _____________________________ 125/85 R16 99 M
Pressure _________________________ 420 kPa (60 psi)
Maximum life _____________________ 2200 miles
(3500 km)
Maximum speed ___________________ 50 mph (80 km/h)
Spare wheel
3
Full size spare
Wheel ___________________________ 6.5 x 16"
Tire _____________________________ 215/55 R16
Pressure _________________________ 250 kPa (36 psi)
Maximum life _____________________ 2200 miles
(3500 km)
Maximum speed ___________________ 50 mph (80 km/h)
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Recommended tire/engine combinationsRF/XL = Reinforced (or Extra Load) tire.
NOTICESnow chains:
Snow chains must not be fitted to the rear wheels, and may only
be used with the following wheel-tire combinations:
Wheels Tires
6.5 x 16"_______ 215/55 R16 M+S or
215/55 R16
Contact your Saab dealer regarding suitable snow chains.
Max. permissible speed with snow chains fitted is 30 mph
(50 km/h).
Snow chains must not be fitted to wheels larger than 16".NOTICEWheels larger than 17" must not be fitted for reasons stated on
page 245.
Exercise care when driving on uneven roads or against the curb
if the car is heavily laden. This particularly applies to cars with
17" wheels.
Permitted wheel offset is 41 mm.
2.0 Turbo V6 engine
All season tires
215/55 R16 97 H RF/XL x –
235/45 R17 94 V x x
Summer tires
235/45 R17 94 W – x
Winter (snow) tires
215/55 R16 93 Q x x
235/45 R17 94 Q x x
Wheel sizes
6.5 x 16" x –
7.5 x 17" x x
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292 Technical dataRecommended lowest tire pressure, cold tires
Tire size Load/speed
mph (km/h)
*
Front
psi/kPaRear
psi/kPa
All season tires
215/55 R16 97 H
RF/XL1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160)
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160)
1–5 pers./100– (160–)35/240
35/240
41/28035/240
35/240
41/280
235/45 R17 94 V 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160)
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160)
1–5 pers./100– (160–)35/240
35/240
41/28035/240
35/240
41/280
Summer tires
235/45 R17 94 W 1–3 pers./0–120 (0–190)
4–5 pers./0–120 (0–190)
1–5 pers./120– (190–)35/240
35/240
41/28035/240
35/240
41/280
Winter tires
215/55 R16 93 Q 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160)
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160)35/240
41/28035/240
41/280
235/45 R17 94Q 1–3 pers./0–100 (0–160)
4–5 pers./0–100 (0–160)36/250
42/29036/250
42/290
Compact spare
3
125/85 R16 99 M Max 50 (80) 60/420 60/420
Spare wheel
3
215/55 R16 93V When the car has the same tire size, the
same load/speed information applies as for
the original tires.
* Do not exceed posted speed limits.
By cold tires is meant tires that are the same temperature as the sur-
rounding air temperature.
The values for tire pressure in table above are for tires at 68°F
(20°C).
The tire pressure will increase as the tires become warm (e.g. during
highway driving), and decrease as they cool.
When the temperature of the tires increases or decreases by 10
degrees the tire pressure will correspondingly increase or decrease
by 2 psi/10 kPa.
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293 Technical data
Plates and labelsWhen contacting your Saab dealer it may
sometimes be necessary to quote the car’s
vehicle identification, engine and gearbox
numbers.
1 V.I.N. number and barcode, inside wind-
shield
2 Gearbox number
3 Engine number
4USA: Label for color codes (trim and
body). Tire information label can be found
on the B-pillar. See also page 251.
Canada: Label for tire pressure and color
codes (trim and body)
5 Certification label
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294 Technical data1 Region ________Y = Nor thern Europe
2 Country _______S = Sweden
3 Manufacturer ___3 = Saab Automobile AB
4 Product line ____F = 9-3
5 Model series ___B = 9-3 Linear
D = 9-3 Arc
F = 9-3 Aero6 Body version ___4 = 4-door
7 = Convertible
5 = 5-door
7 Gearbox _______5 = 5-speed manual
6 = 6-speed manual
9 = 5-speed automatic
1 = 6-speed automatic
8 Engine variant __Y = 2.0 Turbo
U = V6 engine
9 Check digit _____0-9 or X
10 Model year ____7 = 2007
11 Factory _______1 = Trollhättan
6 = Graz
12 Serial number __000001-999999
Position: 1234567891011 12
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Vehicle identifi-
cation number:Y S 3 F D 4 9 Y X 7 1 016584
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1 2 3 4 5 6 = identification codes for certain chassis components
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