9-7X · 2005–2009

Saab 9-7X 4.2 9-7X · 290 hp (2005 to 2009)

The Saab 9-7X 4.2 of the 9-7X generation uses the LL8 4.2 petrol engine with 290 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Petrol
Power
290 PS / 213 kW
Displacement
4 157 cm³
Cylinders
6
Engine code
LL8 4.2
Period covered
2005–2009
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Automatic · 4 speeds

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

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

290 hp (213 kW), all-wheel drive, 4-speed automatic. Built from 2005 to 2009.

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In the range

It is the entry-level 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.

Source [1]

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.

Source [1]

Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Saab 9-7X 4.2 9-7X?

The LL8 4.2 petrol engine (4 157 cc), 290 hp (213 kW).

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Which oil for the Saab 9-7X 4.2?

A GM-LL-A-025 / GM-LL-B-025 / dexos2-approved oil suited to the LL8 4.2 engine.

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Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

    AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026

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