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Here's what the engine numbers mean
Example :
B235EEM00W12345
Pos. 1
Bxxxxxxxx
xxxxxx
Engine type:
B = Petrol engine
Pos. 2-3
x23xxxxxx
xxxxxxx
Swept volume:
20 = 1.985 dm
23 = 2.290 dm
Pos. 4
xxx5xxxxx
xxxxxxx
Cylinder head:
5 = 4 cylinders, in-line block with 2 balancer shafts, cylinder
head with twin camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder
Ecopower / Low-friction engine
Pos. 5
xxxxExxxx
xxxxxxx
Version:
E = Turbocharged engine with charge air cooler. Light-pressure turbo. Stage 2.
R = Turbocharged engine with charge air cooler. High-pressure turbo. Stage 2.
Pos. 6
xxxxxExxx
xxxxxxx
Car compliance:
D = Saab 9-3
E = Saab 9-5.
Pos. 7
xxxxxxMxx
xxxxxxx
Gearbox type :
A = Automatic transmission
M = Manual gearbox.
Pos. 8-9
xxxxxxx00
xxxxxxx
Variant:
00 = Basic engine
18 = Engine adapted for gearbox with automatic clutch.
19 = Engine with oil cooler.
20 = Engine with OBD II.
Pos. 10
xxxxxxxxx
Wxxxxxx
Model year designation according to ISO 3779:
W = 1998
Pos. 11-16
xxxxxxxxx
x12345
Serial number:
Serial number in model year.
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