Does A Saab 9-3 Have A Timing Belt (Cambelt) Or A Chain?
Here is a list of timing belts and timing chains for a Saab 9-3. Reference the model year with the corresponding engine to see if your car has a belt or a chain.
| Saab 9-3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model Year | Engine | Belt / Chain |
| 1998 - 2002 (first generation) | 2.0 L B204 I4 | timing chain |
| 2.0 L B205 I4 | timing chain | |
| 2.0 L B205R I4 | timing chain | |
| 2.3 L B235R I4 | timing chain | |
| 2.2 L Turbodiesel I4 | timing chain | |
| 2003 - 2014 (second generation) | 1.8 L Z18XE I4 (petrol) | timing belt |
| 1.9 L Z19DT I4 (turbochargeddiesel) | timing belt | |
| 1.9 L Z19DTH I4 (turbocharged diesel) | timing belt | |
| 1.9 L Z19DTR I4 (twin-turbocharged diesel) | timing belt | |
| 2.0 L B207E I4 (LP-turbocharged petrol) | timing chain | |
| 2.0 L B207L I4 (MP-turbocharged petrol) | timing chain | |
| 2.0 L B207R I4 (HP-turbocharged petrol) | timing chain | |
| 2.2 L D223L I4 (turbocharged diesel) | timing chain | |
| 2.8 L B284 V6 (turbocharged petrol) | timing chain | |
Saab 9-3