Verdict
B
BHP
250 bhp
0–60
6.5 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
23 mpg (US)
Used
$600-$5,700
Strengths
- Aero 2.3 turbo legendary
- Estate practical
- Saab quirks (ignition on floor)
Weaknesses
- B235 sludge
- DIC failures
- Saab parts
Notable tech
- GM2900 platform
- Saloon and Estate (SportEstate)
- Saab B205/B235 2.0/2.3 turbo
- GM 3.0 V6 (early), 1.9 TiD diesel (later)
- 5MT or 4/5 AT
- Aero 2.3 turbo halo (250 bhp)
Common issues
- B235 sludge
- DIC failure
- Heater control valve
- Steering rack leaks
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
2.0t 2.0 turbo
BHP150
Torque240 Nm
0–609.0 s
Top130 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT
2.3t 2.3 turbo
BHP185
Torque280 Nm
0–607.5 s
Top140 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT / 5AT
Aero 2.3 turbo
BHP250
Torque350 Nm
0–606.5 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT / 5AT
3.0 V6
BHP200
Torque310 Nm
0–608.0 s
Top143 mph
MPG (US)22 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox4AT
1.9 TiD diesel
BHP150
Torque320 Nm
0–609.5 s
Top134 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT