2004 Saab 9-5 Linear, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Engine serial no.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Serial No
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ENGINE SERIAL NO SPECIFICATION

Example:
B235EEM00412345		  
Pos. 1  Bxxxxxxxx
xxxxxx		 Engine type  :
B = Petrol engine
Pos. 2-3  x23xxxxxx
xxxxxxx		 Swept volume  :
20 = 1.985 dm
23 = 2.290 dm
Pos. 4  xxx5xxxxx
xxxxxxx		 Cylinder head  :
5 = 4 cylinders, in-line block with 2 balancer shafts, cylinder
head with twin camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder
Ecopower/Low-friction engine
Pos. 5  xxxxExxxx
xxxxxxx		 Version  :
E = Turbocharged engine with charge air cooler. Light pressure turbo. Stage 2.
R = Turbocharged engine with charge air cooler. High pressure turbo. Stage 2.
L = Turbocharged engine with charge air cooler. Stage 1.
Pos. 6  xxxxxExxx
xxxxxxx		 Car compliance  :
D = Saab 9-3
E = Saab 9-5.
Pos. 7  xxxxxxMxx
xxxxxxx		 Gearbox type  :
A = Automatic transmission
M = Manual gearbox
Pos. 8-9  xxxxxxx00
xxxxxxx		 Variant  :
00 = Basic engine
18 = Engine adapted for gearbox with automatic clutch.
19 = Engine with oil cooler.
20 = Engine with OBD II.
Pos. 10  xxxxxxxxx
4xxxxxx		 Model year designation according to ISO 3779  :
4 = 2004
Pos. 11-16  xxxxxxxxx
x12345		 Serial number  :
Serial number within model year.
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