Saab 9-3: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (1999 - 2011)

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.

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.

2010 Saab 9-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Saab 9-3 engines have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2009 Saab 9-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2009 Saab 9-3 engines have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2008 Saab 9-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2008 Saab 9-3 engines have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2007 Saab 9-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2007 Saab 9-3 engines have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2006 Saab 9-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2006 Saab 9-3 engines have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2005 Saab 9-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2005 Saab 9-3 engines have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2004 Saab 9-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2004 Saab 9-3 engines have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2003 Saab 9-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2003 Saab 9-3 engines have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2002 Saab 9-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2002 Saab 9-3 engines have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2001 Saab 9-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2001 Saab 9-3 engines have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2000 Saab 9-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2000 Saab 9-3 engines have a timing chain and an interference engine.

1999 Saab 9-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1999 Saab 9-3 engines have a timing chain and an interference engine.

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.