Which engine does my 9-5 have ?

[Michel M]

You probably will be right.
But how do you come to this conclusion given there are two B235E engines on this darn list:



Is the list perhaps incorrect and the 170hp engine was made until 2000 only and not in 2001 as well ?

[geoff 9-3]

I just guessed. Yes it is strange.

[Michel M]

As smart as before now.
But thanks anyway for your insights !

Anybody else able to solve this puzzle ?

[swisssaabist]

As Geoff said the t or T on the back of the car means the turbo Type so you know what's inside

[ts888]

If I'm not mistaken, for 2001 the "E" engine was about 185HP and the "R" was 230 HP. Or maybe 220 HP.

[Michel M]

Gents,
it seems I'm too stupid to explain the problem. I know it's the "E" and I know it's the lower case "t".
And now there is this list at the top of this page and a full version at http://saabworld.net/showthread.php?t=27622 showing TWO engines matching these criteria !
How does one tell whether it's the 2001 "E" & "t" with either 170 or 185 hp ?

[ts888]

Despite the chart, I thought as of the 2001 model year the E engine was 185 HP. At least in the US. Perhaps other markets had different specifications?

[nordwulf]

As others said, I am pretty sure all 2001 models have the 185hp B235E engine. I think the only difference with the 170hp engine is the ECU with different programming. Same engine with same GT17 low-pressure turbo.