Only the top modifications of the first generation 9-5 model were equipped with the 3.0-liter diesel engine Saab D308L or 3.0 TiD, which was manufactured between 2001 and 2005 before being restyled. This is actually an Isuzu 6DE1 diesel engine, which was fitted to a Renault P9X 701 or an Opel Y30DT.
D207E, D207L, D207R, D223L, and D308L are Saab diesel engines.
Specifications
| Production years | 2001-2005 |
| Displacement, cc | 2958 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 177 |
| Torque output, Nm | 350 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 87.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 82 |
| Compression ratio | 18.0 |
| Features | intercooler |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | Garrett GT2559V |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 7.5 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Saab 9-5 2002) — city — highway — combined |
9.8 5.8 7.3 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Saab 9-5 I (YS3E) in 2001 – 2005.
Disadvantages of the Saab D308L engine
Keep an eye on this engine’s cooling system because it fears overheating;
Antifreeze leaks occur when the cylinder head overheats and breaks through the gaskets; coolant frequently leaks through the EGR system’s heat exchanger;
The camshaft sensors frequently cause synchronization errors; in this case, the mass air flow sensor malfunctions, the exhaust manifold burns out, or the turbine wedges’ geometry.