The 1.9-liter diesel engine Saab D207E or 1.9 TiD was produced from 2004 to 2010 and was installed on the simplest versions of the 9-3 model and mostly with a manual gearbox. This 8-valve unit was created by the Fiat concern and is completely similar to the Opel Z19DT engine.
Saab diesel engines: D207E, D207L, D207R, D223L, D308L.
Specifications
| Production years | 2004-2010 |
| Displacement, cc | 1910 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 120 |
| Torque output, Nm | 280 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 82 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 90.4 |
| Compression ratio | 18.0 |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | Garrett GT1749MV |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.6 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Saab 9-3 2005) — city — highway — combined |
7.5 4.7 5.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
| Weight, kg | 180 |
The engine was installed on:
- Saab 9-3 II (YS3F) in 2004 – 2010.
Disadvantages of the Saab D207E engine
- This is a reliable diesel engine and does not have swirl dampers that are problematic for engines of this series;
- The Bosch fuel system is very hardy, only the metering valve is clogged;
- On long runs, nozzles often begin to pour, but they are easily repaired;
- The turbine serves for a long time, in it only the blades of geometry change coke and wedge;
- The exhaust manifold sometimes cracks or deforms around the 4th cylinder.
