Question 1

Where to find the exploded diagram for Short block on my Saab 9-3 (9440) 2012?

Accepted Answer

Find on Saabiste.net the complete and official interactive technical diagram for Short block on Saab 9-3 (9440) 2012. 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	Cylinder block 70 • Not as separate spare...	Cylinder block	70 Not as separate spare...
2	12 566 224 Liner 70	Liner	70	6
5	12 557 520 Plug, locking 70	Plug, locking	70	2
6	11 609 289 Plug, locking 70	Plug, locking	70	1
7	12 560 272 Screw 70	Screw	70	8
8	11 518 861 Screw 70	Screw	70	8
9	Main bearing cap 70 • Not as separate spare...	Main bearing cap	70 Not as separate spare...	4
10	12 597 210 Sleeve 70	Sleeve	70	2
11	11 589 000 Hexagon screw 70 • M8X50.4	Hexagon screw	70 M8X50.4	4

Pos.	Part No.	Description	Usage	Qty
1	Cylinder block 70 • Not as separate spare...	Cylinder block	70 Not as separate spare...
2	12 566 224 Liner 70	Liner	70	6
5	12 557 520 Plug, locking 70	Plug, locking	70	2
6	11 609 289 Plug, locking 70	Plug, locking	70	1
7	12 560 272 Screw 70	Screw	70	8
8	11 518 861 Screw 70	Screw	70	8
9	Main bearing cap 70 • Not as separate spare...	Main bearing cap	70 Not as separate spare...	4
10	12 597 210 Sleeve 70	Sleeve	70	2
11	11 589 000 Hexagon screw 70 • M8X50.4	Hexagon screw	70 M8X50.4	4

410: Engine - Short block - Cylinder block

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410: Engine - Short block - Cylinder block

Frequently Asked Questions