On sale 12 daysOn sale 12 d
1,400 €
Private seller, Hämeenkyrö, Pirkanmaa
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The 2005 Saab 9-3 is a front-wheel-drive estate, diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.9 litres.
The asking price is 1,400 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 1,400 €. The estimate is based on 263 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 72%.
The asking price has been reduced 3 times, by a total of 500 € from the original 1,900 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 11 days and a private seller in about 12 days.
The odometer reads 510,000 km, which works out at about 24,000 km per year. The car was inspected 7/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 7/2027. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension.
- Leather upholstery
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 665 € per year
- Insurance 470 € per year
- Financing instalment 47 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,140 € per year.
The original tyre size is 195/65 R15. The listing says 2 sets of tyres are included.
The seller is a private individual, Riihimäki.
The car has been for sale for 17 days since 24/07/2026. The listing has been renewed mid-sale.
Basic information
- Registration number
- NGS-235
- Mileage
- 510,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity 20% off
- Engine
- 1.9 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 2005
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Estate
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Black
- Tyre size
- 195/65 R15
- Wheel size
- 15″
- Tyre sets
- 2
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 137168
Technical details
- Last inspection
- 7/2026
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- Leather upholstery
Equipment rating
Asking price: 1,400 €
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24/07/2026 | 1,900 € | – |
| 03/08/2026 | 1,650 € | −250 € |
| 05/08/2026 | 1,450 € | −200 € |
| 16/09/2026 | 1,400 € | – |
Next inspection due around 7/2027
About 10 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 7/2026.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
Failures in the same model series
757 cars of the Saab 9-3 model series (first registered in 2005) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 611 defects leading to a failure, or 80.7 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 93. That is fewer defects than in cars of the same age on average.
Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections
- This model series
- All cars
- Axles and suspension 35.1
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 21.7
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Emissions and leaks 7.7
Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks
The remaining 20.1 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (456). Median mileage 274,000 km.
Sale periods
Private seller, Riihimäki, Kanta-Häme 17 days for sale
24/7/202611/8/202630/8/202618/9/2026
Grey break: the listing was off the market, with no sale recorded.
Sales
No previous sales.
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16/09/2026 | Listing renewed | – |
| 16/09/2026 | Asking price | 1,450 € → 1,400 € |
| 16/09/2026 | Mileage | 505,000 km → 510,000 km |
| 05/08/2026 | Asking price | 1,650 € → 1,450 € |
| 03/08/2026 | Asking price | 1,900 € → 1,650 € |
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500 € 70,000 €
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Estimated monthly instalment approx. 47 €/mo
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Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.
- Base tax 263 €/yr
- Driving power tax 402 €/yr
- Total vehicle tax 665 €/yr
Base tax is based on gross weight. Driving power tax is based on gross weight (approx. 2000 kg).
Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).
Driver's age 45 yrs
- Liability insurance220 €/yr
- Comprehensive250 €/yr
- Total insurance470 €/yr
≈ 39 €/mo
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The listing says 2 sets of tyres are included.
Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.
Saab 9-3 (2005–2007) · 1.9 TiD 16V. sportcombi (110kW)
Tyre sizes for this car
- 195/65 R15 Original
- 235/35 R19 Recommended
- 225/40 R18 Recommended
- 225/45 R18 Recommended
- 225/45 R17 Recommended
- 215/55 R16 Recommended
- 205/55 R16 Recommended
Wheel sizes for this car
15″
16″
17″
18″
19″
Original wheel size: 15″
What do the sizes mean?
Renkaatvaihtoon.fi guarantees that the tyres fit this exact car (NGS-235).
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Frequently asked questions about this car
Which car has the registration NGS-235?
NGS-235 is a 2005 Saab 9-3 with 510,000 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 1,400 €.
How much does Saab 9-3 cost?
Saab 9-3 is for sale at 1,400 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 1,400 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 17 days: the first listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 24/07/2026, and the listing has since been renewed.
Has the price been reduced?
Yes. The asking price is 500 € below the original listing price.
Has this car been on the market before?
No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 2005.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 510,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 7/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
42.1 % of Saab 9-3 cars first registered in 2005 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (757 inspections, median mileage 274,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2005 Saab in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 1,166 Saab passenger cars first used in 2005 in traffic use in Finland. That is 1.3 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 19th most common brand of that year among 34 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (94 %). The figure is a snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What causes inspection failures for this model year?
For Saab 9-3 cars first registered in 2005, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 80.7 defects per 100 inspections, against 93 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is diesel and the gearbox is automatic.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 665 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the driving power tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 195/65 R15.
Where is Saab 9-3 located?
The car is located in Kanta-Häme (Riihimäki, Kanta-Häme).
How much does the car cost to keep per year?
The estimate is 1,135 € per year: vehicle tax 665 €, insurance 470 €. Insurance and energy are estimates; vehicle tax is calculated from the car's own data.
Who is selling this car?
The seller is Private seller (Riihimäki).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.