# Saab 9 battery: what each engine takes, with prices

> Looking for a battery for your Saab 9? Here are the 11 that fit its 11 generations (1997-2015): 60 to 100 Ah, 540 to 830 A cold cranking, from 64.95 € inc. VAT.

## Which battery does a Saab 9 take?

It depends on the engine. Saab 9 owners mostly buy Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah (85.40 €), Varta G3 Dynamic SLI 95Ah (95.20 €) and Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah (74.95 €) from us. The table shows the recommended battery for each engine with its price (VAT included) and a link to its page; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds.

## Recommended battery for each Saab 9 engine

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 TiD (110 kW / 150 CV) | 9-3 II (2002–2015) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-ys3f-e79-d79-d75/19-tid-110-kw-150cv |
| 1.9 TTiD AWD (132 kW / 180 CV) | 9-3X (2009–2015) | Varta F18 Dynamic SLI 85Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3x-ys3/19-ttid-awd-132-kw-180cv |
| 1.9 TiD (88 kW / 120 CV) | 9-3 II (2002–2015) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-ys3f-e79-d79-d75/19-tid-88-kw-120cv |
| 1.9 TiD (110 kW / 150 CV) | 9-3 Convertible (2003–2015) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-convertible-ys3f/19-tid-110-kw-150cv |
| 2.0 t (129 kW / 175 CV) | 9-3 Convertible (2003–2015) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-convertible-ys3f/20-t-129-kw-175cv |
| 2.2 TiD (92 kW / 125 CV) | 9-3 II (2002–2015) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-ys3f-e79-d79-d75/22-tid-92-kw-125cv |
| 1.9 TiD (110 kW / 150 CV) | 9-5 Estate (1998–2009) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-5-estate-ys3e/19-tid-110-kw-150cv |
| 2.0 Turbo (151 kW / 205 CV) | 9-3 Cabriolet (1998–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-cabriolet-ys3d/20-turbo-151-kw-205cv |
| 2.2 TiD (85 kW / 115 CV) | 9-3 I (1998–2003) | Varta H3 Dynamic SLI 100Ah | 109,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-ys3d/22-tid-85-kw-115cv |
| 2.8 Turbo XWD (224 kW / 305 CV) | 9-4X (2011–2011) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-4x/28-turbo-xwd-224-kw-305cv |
| 3.0 XWD (198 kW / 269 CV) | 9-4X (2011–2011) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-4x/30-xwd-198-kw-269cv |
| 1.6 Turbo (132 kW / 180 CV) | 9-5 II (2010–2012) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-5-ys3g/16-turbo-132-kw-180cv |
| 2.0 TTiD (140 kW / 190 CV) | 9-5 II (2010–2012) | Varta F18 Dynamic SLI 85Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-5-ys3g/20-ttid-140-kw-190cv |
| 2.0 TTiD XWD (140 kW / 190 CV) | 9-5 II (2010–2012) | Varta F18 Dynamic SLI 85Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-5-ys3g/20-ttid-xwd-140-kw-190cv |
| 2.0 TiD (118 kW / 160 CV) | 9-5 II (2010–2012) | Varta F18 Dynamic SLI 85Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-5-ys3g/20-tid-118-kw-160cv |
| 2.0 Turbo (162 kW / 220 CV) | 9-5 II (2010–2012) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 85,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-5-ys3g/20-turbo-162-kw-220cv |
| 2.0 Turbo XWD (162 kW / 220 CV) | 9-5 II (2010–2012) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 85,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-5-ys3g/20-turbo-xwd-162-kw-220cv |
| 2.0 t BioPower (162 kW / 220 CV) | 9-5 II (2010–2012) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-5-ys3g/20-t-biopower-162-kw-220cv |
| 2.0 t BioPower XWD (162 kW / 220 CV) | 9-5 II (2010–2012) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-5-ys3g/20-t-biopower-xwd-162-kw-220cv |
| 2.8 Turbo V6 XWD (221 kW / 301 CV) | 9-5 II (2010–2012) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 85,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-5-ys3g/28-turbo-v6-xwd-221-kw-301cv |
| 2.0 T16 XWD (162 kW / 220 CV) | 9-3X (2009–2015) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3x-ys3/20-t16-xwd-162-kw-220cv |
| 2.0 t BioPower XWD (154 kW / 209 CV) | 9-3X (2009–2015) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3x-ys3/20-t-biopower-xwd-154-kw-209cv |
| 2.0 t BioPower XWD (162 kW / 220 CV) | 9-3X (2009–2015) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3x-ys3/20-t-biopower-xwd-162-kw-220cv |
| 2.0 t XWD (154 kW / 209 CV) | 9-3X (2009–2015) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3x-ys3/20-t-xwd-154-kw-209cv |
| 1.8 i (90 kW / 122 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/18-i-90-kw-122cv |
| 1.8t 2.0 (110 kW / 150 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/18t-20-110-kw-150cv |
| 1.9 TTiD (118 kW / 160 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta F18 Dynamic SLI 85Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/19-ttid-118-kw-160cv |
| 1.9 TTiD (132 kW / 180 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta F18 Dynamic SLI 85Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/19-ttid-132-kw-180cv |
| 1.9 TTiD (96 kW / 130 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta F18 Dynamic SLI 85Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/19-ttid-96-kw-130cv |
| 1.9 TiD (110 kW / 150 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta F18 Dynamic SLI 85Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/19-tid-110-kw-150cv |
| 1.9 TiD (88 kW / 120 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/19-tid-88-kw-120cv |
| 2.0 T16 (143 kW / 194 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/20-t16-143-kw-194cv |
| 2.0 t (110 kW / 150 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/20-t-110-kw-150cv |
| 2.0 t (120 kW / 163 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/20-t-120-kw-163cv |
| 2.0 t (129 kW / 175 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/20-t-129-kw-175cv |
| 2.0 t (147 kW / 200 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/20-t-147-kw-200cv |
| 2.0 t (154 kW / 209 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/20-t-154-kw-209cv |
| 2.0 t (162 kW / 220 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/20-t-162-kw-220cv |
| 2.0 t (177 kW / 241 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/20-t-177-kw-241cv |
| 2.0 t Bio Power (147 kW / 200 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/20-t-bio-power-147-kw-200cv |
| 2.0 t Bio Power XWD (154 kW / 209 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/20-t-bio-power-xwd-154-kw-209cv |
| 2.0 t BioPower (110 kW / 150 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/20-t-biopower-110-kw-150cv |
| 2.0 t BioPower (120 kW / 163 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/20-t-biopower-120-kw-163cv |
| 2.0 t BioPower (129 kW / 175 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/20-t-biopower-129-kw-175cv |
| 2.0 t BioPower (145 kW / 197 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/20-t-biopower-145-kw-197cv |
| 2.0 t BioPower (162 kW / 220 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/20-t-biopower-162-kw-220cv |
| 2.0 t BioPower XWD (120 kW / 163 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/20-t-biopower-xwd-120-kw-163cv |
| 2.0 t BioPower XWD (162 kW / 220 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/20-t-biopower-xwd-162-kw-220cv |
| 2.0 t XWD (120 kW / 163 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/20-t-xwd-120-kw-163cv |
| 2.0 t XWD (154 kW / 209 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/20-t-xwd-154-kw-209cv |
| 2.0 t XWD (162 kW / 220 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/20-t-xwd-162-kw-220cv |
| 2.0 t XWD (177 kW / 241 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/20-t-xwd-177-kw-241cv |
| 2.8 Turbo V6 (169 kW / 230 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/28-turbo-v6-169-kw-230cv |
| 2.8 Turbo V6 (184 kW / 250 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/28-turbo-v6-184-kw-250cv |
| 2.8 Turbo V6 (188 kW / 256 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/28-turbo-v6-188-kw-256cv |
| 2.8 Turbo V6 (203 kW / 276 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/28-turbo-v6-203-kw-276cv |
| 2.8 Turbo V6 (206 kW / 280 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/28-turbo-v6-206-kw-280cv |
| 2.8 Turbo V6 XWD (206 kW / 280 CV) | 9-3 Estate (2005–2015) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50/28-turbo-v6-xwd-206-kw-280cv |
| 4.2 AWD (213 kW / 290 CV) | 9-7X (2004–2012) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 85,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-7x/42-awd-213-kw-290cv |
| 5.3 AWD (220 kW / 299 CV) | 9-7X (2004–2012) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 85,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9-7x/53-awd-220-kw-299cv |

## Saab 9 generations

Each generation takes a different battery. If you are torn between two, check the body style or use the number plate lookup.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-4X | 2011–2011 | berlina | 6 | /gb/car-batteries/saab/9-4x |
| 9-5 II | 2010–2012 | berlina | 20 | /gb/car-batteries/saab/9-5-ys3g |
| 9-3X | 2009–2015 | berlina | 9 | /gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3x-ys3 |
| 9-3 Estate | 2005–2015 | familiar | 68 | /gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-estate-e50 |
| 9-7X | 2004–2012 | berlina | 4 | /gb/car-batteries/saab/9-7x |
| 9-3 Convertible | 2003–2015 | berlina | 48 | /gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-convertible-ys3f |
| 9-3 II | 2002–2015 | berlina | 72 | /gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-ys3f-e79-d79-d75 |
| 9-5 Estate | 1998–2009 | familiar | 63 | /gb/car-batteries/saab/9-5-estate-ys3e |
| 9-3 Cabriolet | 1998–2003 | cabrio | 18 | /gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-cabriolet-ys3d |
| 9-3 I | 1998–2003 | berlina | 22 | /gb/car-batteries/saab/9-3-ys3d |
| 9-5 I | 1997–2009 | berlina | 58 | /gb/car-batteries/saab/9-5-ys3e |

## Best-selling batteries for the Saab 9

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 12V 74Ah 680A | 12 | 74 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 74,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e11-12v-74ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 12V 77Ah 780A | 12 | 77 | 780 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 85,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e44-12v-77ah-780a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 12V 70Ah 760A AGM | 12 | 70 | 760 | AGM | 134,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a7-agm-12v-70ah-760a |
| Car battery Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 64,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d24-12v-60ah-540a |
| Car battery Varta H3 Dynamic SLI 12V 100Ah 830A | 12 | 100 | 830 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 109,90 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-h3-12v-100ah-830a |
| Car battery Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 12V 80Ah 740A | 12 | 80 | 740 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 97,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-f17-12v-80ah-740a |
| Car battery Varta G3 Dynamic SLI 12V 95Ah 800A | 12 | 95 | 800 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 95,20 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-g3-12v-95ah-800a |
| Car battery Varta D15 Dynamic SLI 12V 63Ah 610A | 12 | 63 | 610 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 81,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d15-12v-63ah-610a |
| Car battery Varta F18 Dynamic SLI 12V 85Ah 800A | 12 | 85 | 800 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 97,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-f18-12v-85ah-800a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A8 Dynamic AGM 12V 60Ah 680A AGM | 12 | 60 | 680 | AGM | 107,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a8-agm-12v-60ah-680a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta E46 Dynamic EFB 12V 75Ah 730A EFB | 12 | 75 | 730 | EFB | 119,70 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e46-efb-12v-75ah-730a |

## How to know which battery your Saab 9 takes

The real shortcut is your registration number. It settles generation, engine and factory battery in seconds — exactly where most people get it wrong when buying.

Prefer to do it manually? Check the date of first registration on your V5C and match it against the generation table above. When a year straddles two generations, the body style decides it: five-door hatch, estate or coupé.

As a final check, look at the battery currently fitted: the label shows capacity (Ah) and cold cranking amps (A). Always replace with equal or higher figures, never lower, and keep the same dimensions and terminal layout.

## Start-Stop: which battery your 9 needs

The later 9 generations run Start-Stop, which puts the battery through hundreds of micro-cycles a day. These cars require EFB (basic Start-Stop) or AGM (Start-Stop with regenerative braking): fitting a conventional battery instead cuts service life to a few months and the ECU may disable the function. Rule of thumb: never downgrade from the technology fitted at the factory.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a Saab 9 take?
It depends on the engine. Saab 9 owners mostly buy Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah (85.40 €), Varta G3 Dynamic SLI 95Ah (95.20 €) and Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah (74.95 €) from us. The table shows the recommended battery for each engine with its price (VAT included) and a link to its page; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a Saab 9 battery cost?
Between 64.95 € and 134.95 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, AGM, EFB). Start-Stop versions (AGM or EFB) sit at the top of the range because they withstand many more cycles.

### How do I know which generation my 9 is?
By the registration year: 9-4X (2011-2011); 9-5 II (2010-2012); 9-3X (2009-2015); 9-3 Estate (2005-2015); 9-7X (2004-2012); 9-3 Convertible (2003-2015). If your year falls in the overlap between two generations, tell them apart by body type (hatchback, estate or coupé) or use the plate finder, which settles it with no doubt.

### Can I fit a higher-capacity battery to my Saab 9?
Yes, as long as the dimensions fit the tray and the terminal layout matches. More Ah and more cold-cranking amps do not harm the Saab 9: the alternator charges it just the same and you gain margin in winter. Never go below the original values.

### What happens if I fit a standard battery to a Saab 9 with Start-Stop?
It lasts only a few months: Start-Stop puts the battery through hundreds of cycles a day and a conventional battery cannot cope. The ECU may also disable the automatic stop function. Always fit EFB or AGM, the same technology as the original.

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Updated: 2026-11-06 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/saab/9