How much does it cost to replace a turbo on a Saab 9-3?
A new factory-supplied turbo costs around $2200 fitted.
How much does a new turbo cost?
In general, you should expect to spend a few hundred dollars to fix the turbo. If the turbo isn’t repairable, a replacement will likely cost $1,000 to $2,000, but some owners have reported prices as low as $500 while others report prices were closer to $4000.
How can I tell if my turbo has gone?
The symptoms of a damaged or failing turbo are:
- Loss of power.
- Slower, louder acceleration.
- Difficulty maintaining high speeds.
- Blue/grey smoke coming from the exhaust.
- Engine dashboard light is showing.
What is the fastest model of Saab 9-3?
The 9-3 Sport Sedan Aero with its new V-6 Turbo is, quite simply, the fastest accelerating car ever to carry the Saab badge.
What kind of engine does a Saab 9 3 have?
For the U.S. market, all 9-3s received turbocharged petrol engines with the “full pressure turbo” (B204L, 185 hp (138 kW)) as the standard offering, and a “HOT” (B204R, 200 hp) variant in the SE models for the 1999 model year. The 2000 model year saw a revision from SAAB’s Trionic T5.5 to Trionic 7 engine management system.
What’s new in the Saab 9-3 Aero?
In the new 9-3 Aero, Saab customers are now able to enjoy the combined benefits of turbocharged power and six cylinder refinement in a purpose-built package.
What is the difference between a turbocharged and non-turbo Saab?
The non-turbo models use a distributor, and leads to each spark plug, while the turbocharged engines utilise Saab’s Trionic engine management system with a Direct Ignition Module (or cassette) mounted at the top of the engine, directly connecting to the spark plugs.
What engine does a Saab Aero MY14 have?
The Griffin is replaced with a badge displaying the Saab logotype, as well as new seats. The 9-3 Aero MY14 features a 220-horsepower 2.0-liter direct-injected twin-scroll turbocharged engine and went on sale in Sweden on 10 December.