Question 1

Where to find the exploded diagram for Short block on my Saab 9-3 (9440) 2008?

Accepted Answer

Find on Saabiste.net the complete and official interactive technical diagram for Short block on Saab 9-3 (9440) 2008. All components are detailed with their original SAAB OEM references.

Question 2

How do I identify a specific Saab reference in the section Short block?

Accepted Answer

Each part of the exploded diagram has a numbered marker linked to our parts table. You can click on the visual marker to instantly highlight the corresponding row containing the OEM part number, quantity, and chassis restrictions.

Question 3

How do I copy or use the part number of a component in section Short block?

Accepted Answer

Simply click on the monospace part number in the table. Saabiste will instantly copy the OEM part number to your clipboard to make it easier for you to search at your Saab parts suppliers.

Question 4

What does NLS mean in the Saab 9-3 (9440) catalog?

Accepted Answer

NLS stands for "No Longer Serviced". For these discontinued original parts in the section Short block, Saabiste displays, whenever available, the official replacement reference recommended by the manufacturer.

Question 5

Are the parts in this section Short block suitable for left-hand drive (LHD) or right-hand drive (RHD)?

Accepted Answer

Steering compatibilities are shown in the restrictions column of the parts table. You can also use the global EPC filters to hide part variants that are incompatible with your Saab's steering type (LHD/RHD).

Pos.	Part No.	Description	Usage	Qty
1	12 609 575 Valve cover 2008-2011 • B284L, B284R • Front.	Valve cover	2008-2011 B284L, B284R Front.	1
1	12 566 857 Valve cover B284L, B284R • Rear.	Valve cover	B284L, B284R Rear.	1
2	12 566 853 Oil separator B284L, B284R • Front.	Oil separator	B284L, B284R Front.	12
3	12 591 200 Gasket B284L, B284R • Front.	Gasket	B284L, B284R Front.	1
3	12 591 203 Gasket B284L, B284R • Rear.	Gasket	B284L, B284R Rear.	1
4	12 566 246 Sealing ring B284L, B284R	Sealing ring	B284L, B284R	3
5	11 561 288 Hexagon screw B284L, B284R	Hexagon screw	B284L, B284R	13
6	12 566 250 Insulation B284L, B284R	Insulation	B284L, B284R	13
7	12 593 350 12 629 411 Filler tube 2006-2008 • B284L, B284R • Located at front camshaft...	Filler tube	2006-2008 B284L, B284R Located at front camshaft...	1
8	12 593 349 Cap 2006-2008 • B284L, B284R	Cap	2006-2008 B284L, B284R	1
9	12 593 348 Gasket B284L, B284R	Gasket	B284L, B284R	1
10	12 588 557 Pipe B284L, B284R	Pipe	B284L, B284R	1
11	12 583 514 12 629 037 Ignition coil B284L, B284R	Ignition coil	B284L, B284R	6
11	12 613 057 12 629 037 Ignition coil B284L, B284R	Ignition coil	B284L, B284R	6
11	12 629 037 Ignition coil B284L, B284R	Ignition coil	B284L, B284R	6
12	Screw B284L, B284R • Not as separate spare...	Screw	B284L, B284R Not as separate spare...	1

Pos.	Part No.	Description	Usage	Qty
1	12 609 575 Valve cover 2008-2011 • B284L, B284R • Front.	Valve cover	2008-2011 B284L, B284R Front.	1
1	12 566 857 Valve cover B284L, B284R • Rear.	Valve cover	B284L, B284R Rear.	1
2	12 566 853 Oil separator B284L, B284R • Front.	Oil separator	B284L, B284R Front.	12
3	12 591 200 Gasket B284L, B284R • Front.	Gasket	B284L, B284R Front.	1
3	12 591 203 Gasket B284L, B284R • Rear.	Gasket	B284L, B284R Rear.	1
4	12 566 246 Sealing ring B284L, B284R	Sealing ring	B284L, B284R	3
5	11 561 288 Hexagon screw B284L, B284R	Hexagon screw	B284L, B284R	13
6	12 566 250 Insulation B284L, B284R	Insulation	B284L, B284R	13
7	12 593 350 12 629 411 Filler tube 2006-2008 • B284L, B284R • Located at front camshaft...	Filler tube	2006-2008 B284L, B284R Located at front camshaft...	1
8	12 593 349 Cap 2006-2008 • B284L, B284R	Cap	2006-2008 B284L, B284R	1
9	12 593 348 Gasket B284L, B284R	Gasket	B284L, B284R	1
10	12 588 557 Pipe B284L, B284R	Pipe	B284L, B284R	1
11	12 583 514 12 629 037 Ignition coil B284L, B284R	Ignition coil	B284L, B284R	6
11	12 613 057 12 629 037 Ignition coil B284L, B284R	Ignition coil	B284L, B284R	6
11	12 629 037 Ignition coil B284L, B284R	Ignition coil	B284L, B284R	6
12	Screw B284L, B284R • Not as separate spare...	Screw	B284L, B284R Not as separate spare...	1

310: Engine - Short block - Valve cover

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310: Engine - Short block - Valve cover

Frequently Asked Questions