All Saab 9-3s have a timing chain and interference engine.
Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Saab 9-3.
Saab 9-3 Timing Belt Or ChainYear | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
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1999 - 2011 | 2.0L, 2.3L, 2.8L | Timing Chain | Interference |
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Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather
conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.
Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.
2011 Saab 9-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2011 Saab 9-3 engines have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2011 Saab 9-3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.0 L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2010 Saab 9-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2010 Saab 9-3 engines have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2010 Saab 9-3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.0 L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2009 Saab 9-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2009 Saab 9-3 engines have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2009 Saab 9-3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.8 L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0 L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2008 Saab 9-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2008 Saab 9-3 engines have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2008 Saab 9-3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.8 L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0 L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2007 Saab 9-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2007 Saab 9-3 engines have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2007 Saab 9-3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.8 L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0 L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2006 Saab 9-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2006 Saab 9-3 engines have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2006 Saab 9-3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.8 L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0 L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2005 Saab 9-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2005 Saab 9-3 engines have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2005 Saab 9-3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.0 L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2004 Saab 9-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2004 Saab 9-3 engines have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2004 Saab 9-3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.0 L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2003 Saab 9-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2003 Saab 9-3 engines have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2003 Saab 9-3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.0 L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2002 Saab 9-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2002 Saab 9-3 engines have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2002 Saab 9-3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.3 L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0 L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2001 Saab 9-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2001 Saab 9-3 engines have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2001 Saab 9-3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.3 L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0 L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2000 Saab 9-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2000 Saab 9-3 engines have a timing chain and an interference engine.
2000 Saab 9-3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.3 L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0 L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1999 Saab 9-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1999 Saab 9-3 engines have a timing chain and an interference engine.
1999 Saab 9-3 Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.3 L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0 L Turbo | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
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Timing Belt Basics
The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to
maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).
A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.
A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt
failure can result in serious engine damage.
Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should
be routinely inspected.
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