9-3 II · 2008–2009

Saab 9-3 Turbo X XWD 9-3 II · 280 hp (2008 to 2009)

The Saab 9-3 Turbo X XWD of the 9-3 II generation uses the B284 2.8 V6 Turbo petrol engine with 280 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 280 PS / 206 kW
Displacement: 2 792 cm³
Cylinders: 6
Engine code: B284 2.8 V6 Turbo
Period covered: 2008–2009
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 6 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

280 hp (206 kW), all-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 2008 to 2009.

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In the range

It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation.

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 20,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

20 000 km

12 months

GM-LL-A-025 / GM-LL-B-025 / dexos2 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

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Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Saab 9-3 Turbo X XWD 9-3 II?

The B284 2.8 V6 Turbo petrol engine (2 792 cc), 280 hp (206 kW).

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Which oil for the Saab 9-3 Turbo X XWD?

A GM-LL-A-025 / GM-LL-B-025 / dexos2-approved oil suited to the B284 2.8 V6 Turbo engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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