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Turbocharger SAAB 9-3

SAAB turbocharger, exchange part, heat-tinted exhaust housing, on a dark steel surface

For the 9-3, the autoKUR catalogue holds 13 exchange-standard references across the 1.8 T 150 hp, 1.9 TID 120 hp, 1.9 TID 150 hp, 1.9 TTiD 180 hp, 2.0 SE Turbo 200 hp, 2.0 T 175 hp + 18 engines. Output and production years are stated sheet by sheet.

The 13 references for the SAAB 9-3 are supplied as exchange units, with a 24-month warranty.

A check is due between two neighbouring engines: search by reference settles it in one move. All parts carry a 24-month warranty, with all SAAB references in the background.

Available products

13 references

Turbo BorgWarner - KKK 1000 988 0005

Turbo BorgWarner - KKK 1000 988 0005

1.9 TTiD · 180 hp · 2007-2015

Ref. 1000 988 0005

Manufacturer ref. 55215256 · 5435-0507 · 5304-0541 · +3

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Turbo Garrett 452068-5003S

Turbo Garrett 452068-5003S

2.0 Turbo · 154 hp · 1998-20022.0 Turbo · 185 hp · 1998-2002+2 engines

Ref. 452068-5003S

Manufacturer ref. 9198318 · 452068 0001 · 452068 0002 · +2

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SL Turbo 452204-5007S

SL Turbo 452204-5007S

2.0 Turbo · 150 hp · 1999-20032.0 Turbo · 185 hp · 1998-2002

Ref. 452204-5007S

Manufacturer ref. 5955703 · 452204 0001 · 452204 0004 · +5

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Turbo Mitsubishi 49189-01800

Turbo Mitsubishi 49189-01800

2.0 Turbo · 205 hp · 1999-20022.3 Turbo · 224 hp · 1998-20032.3 Turbo · 230 hp · 1998-2003

Ref. 49189-01800

Manufacturer ref. 9172180 · 49189 01810 · 49189 01820 · +2

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Turbo Mitsubishi 49377-06520

Turbo Mitsubishi 49377-06520

2.0 T · 210 hp · 2002-20152.0 T BioPower · 210 hp · 2002-2015+2 engines

Ref. 49377-06520

Manufacturer ref. 49T77-06520 · 55564941 · 49377 06501 · +4

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SL Turbo 767835-5003S

SL Turbo 767835-5003S

1.9 TID · 120 hp · 2004-2015

Ref. 767835-5003S

Manufacturer ref. 55195787 · 1103807 · 740080 0002 · +29

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SL Turbo 773720-5001S

SL Turbo 773720-5001S

1.9 TID · 150 hp · 2004-2015

Ref. 773720-5001S

Manufacturer ref. 55211063 · 740067 0002 · 740067-5002S · +18

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Turbo Garrett 454229-5002S

Turbo Garrett 454229-5002S

2.2 TID · 115 hp · 1998-20002.2 TID · 125 hp · 2000-2002

Ref. 454229-5002S

Manufacturer ref. 90573533 · 454229 0001 · 433289-5072S · +2

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Turbo Mitsubishi 49377-06620

Turbo Mitsubishi 49377-06620

2.0 T · 175 hp · 2002-2010

Ref. 49377-06620

Manufacturer ref. 49T77-06620 · 55564940 · 49377 06600

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Turbo Mitsubishi 49389-01710

Turbo Mitsubishi 49389-01710

2.8 Turbo v6 · 250 hp · 2005-20152.8 Turbo v6 · 256 hp · 2007-20152.8 Turbo v6 · 280 hp · 2008-2015

Ref. 49389-01710

Manufacturer ref. 55569051 · 49389 01700 · 49389 01720 · +3

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SL Turbo 5304 988 0200

SL Turbo 5304 988 0200

2.0 T · 220 hp · 2008-20152.0 T BioPower · 220 hp · 2011-2015

Ref. 5304 988 0200

Manufacturer ref. 12658317 · 5304-710-0517 · 5304 970 0059 · +9

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SL Turbo 717626-9001S

SL Turbo 717626-9001S

2.2 TID · 125 hp · 2000-2002

Ref. 717626-9001S

Manufacturer ref. 705204 0001 · 705204 0002 · 705204 1 · +11

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Turbo Garrett 720168-5011S

Turbo Garrett 720168-5011S

1.8 T · 150 hp · 2002-20152.0 T · 175 hp · 2002-2010

Ref. 720168-5011S

Manufacturer ref. 12755106 · 720168 · 720168 0001 · +8

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About this category

The autoKUR catalogue provides a comprehensive range of certified exchange turbochargers for SAAB 9-3. Each unit undergoes rigorous remanufacturing in specialized facilities to original manufacturer standards: complete disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning, systematic replacement of all friction and wear components (bearings, seals, gaskets) with brand-new OEM-grade parts, and high-speed dynamic calibration on digital balancing benches.

Available engine variants and applications

Select your specific vehicle specification to find the matching turbocharger:

Plus 12 other engine options and variants in the catalogue.

SAAB 9-3 model variants overview

Overview of available applications to assist in identifying your required specification:

Variant / EnginePart CategoryReferences
2.0 T 175 hpCertified exchange unit2 part(s)
2.0 Turbo 185 hpCertified exchange unit2 part(s)
2.0 Turbo 205 hpCertified exchange unit2 part(s)
2.2 TID 125 hpCertified exchange unit2 part(s)
1.8 T 150 hpCertified exchange unit1 part(s)
2.0 SE Turbo 200 hpCertified exchange unit1 part(s)

Diagnostics and wear symptoms

Typical warning signs of turbocharger degradation on SAAB applications include:

  • Sudden power loss during acceleration or vehicle entering limp mode.
  • High-pitched whining or siren noise under boost pressure.
  • Blue or black exhaust smoke indicating oil leakage past turbine seals.
  • Oil pooling in charge air hoses or perceptible shaft play.

Core deposit and exchange procedure

All our turbochargers operate on an environmentally sustainable exchange unit model. A core deposit of €120 is added at checkout and fully refunded upon inspection of your old returned core. Two simple fulfillment methods:

  • Immediate express dispatch: pay deposit at checkout, your part is dispatched in 24/48h. A prepaid return shipping label is provided for free return of your old core. Refund within 72 hours.
  • Send old unit first: return your old core using our prepaid courier voucher. Your exchange unit is shipped upon receipt of your old core without deposit advance.

Detailed terms are outlined on our Core deposit policy page.

24-Month warranty & fast delivery

All units include a comprehensive 2-year contractual warranty. Delivery is free within mainland France, by Chronopost, the day after dispatch before 1 pm; dispatch times are shown on each product page.

Manufacturer warranty compliance

Under European Union Regulation (EU) No 461/2010 (Motor Vehicle Block Exemption), the use of OEM-matching exchange components fully maintains the vehicle manufacturer warranty on your SAAB.