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

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team


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 Chain
YearEngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-Interference
1999 - 20112.0L, 2.3L, 2.8LTiming ChainInterference

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.

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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 Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0 L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

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 Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0 L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

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 Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.8 L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0 L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

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 Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.8 L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0 L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

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 Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.8 L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0 L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

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 Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.8 L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0 L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

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 Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0 L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

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 Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0 L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

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 Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0 L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

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 Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.3 L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0 L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

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 Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.3 L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0 L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

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 Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.3 L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0 L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

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 Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.3 L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0 L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
Saab 9 3 Aero
Saab 9 3 Aero

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.