The 2.0-liter Saab B204E turbo engine was assembled by the Swedish concern from 1994 to 2000 and was installed on the restyled version of the 9000 model, as well as the 9-3 model of the first years of production. This power unit with a boost of 0.4 bar is the youngest in its line of turbo engines.
2.0-liter H-series engines: B204E, B204i, B204L, B205E.
Specifications
| Production years | 1994-2000 |
| Displacement, cc | 1985 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 150 – 154 |
| Torque output, Nm | 219 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 90 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 78 |
| Compression ratio | 9.2 |
| Features | Trionic 5 |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | Garrett TB25 |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.0 (together with an oil change in the cooler, 5.4 liters are needed) |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2/3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Saab 9000 1997) — city — highway — combined |
12.3 6.7 8.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Saab 9000 I in 1994 – 1998;
- Saab 9-3 I (YS3D) in 1998 – 2000.
Disadvantages of the Saab B204E engine
- This is a reliable and resourceful turbo engine, and breakdowns happen at high mileage;
- The weak point of the design is the block of balancers, many simply remove it;
- If the spark plugs are changed infrequently, the ignition cassette may burn out;
- Closer to 250,000 km, the oil pump usually needs attention and the timing chain is stretched;
- Rare cases of unscrewing the connecting rod caps were recorded, which is fatal for the engine.
