The Saab B204L 2.0-liter turbo engine was produced at the concern’s factory from 1993 to 1999 and was installed in the second generation of the 900, as well as the 9-3 in its very first year of production. This 0.73 bar supercharged turbo engine was the average power in its line of units.
2.0-liter H-series engines: B204E, B204i, B204L, B205E.
Specifications
| Production years | 1993-1999 |
| Displacement, cc | 1985 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 185 |
| Torque output, Nm | 263 (in the version with automatic transmission, the torque is limited to 230 Nm) |
| 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 900 1997) — city — highway — combined |
11.9 6.5 8.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~290 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Saab 900 II (NG) in 1993 – 1998;
- Saab 9-3 I (YS3D) in 1998 – 1999.
Disadvantages of the Saab B204L engine
- The unit is very reliable, and the breakdowns described below occur at high mileage;
- The block of balancers delivers the most trouble and the owners simply remove it;
- Infrequent replacement of spark plugs reduces the life of the ignition cassette;
- By 250,000 km, you may encounter oil pump wear or timing chain stretching;
- Cases of engine failure due to unscrewing of connecting rod caps were recorded.
