The 2008 Saab 9-3 is a front-wheel-drive sedan, diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.9 litres and an output of 132 kW (179 hp).

The asking price is 1,500 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 1,700 €. The estimate is based on 166 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 7 days and a private seller in about 9 days.

The odometer reads 479,281 km, which works out at about 26,000 km per year. The car was inspected 6/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 6/2027. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension. There are 1 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register).

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar
  • Fuel-operated parking heater

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,170 € per year.

The original tyre size is 215/55 R16. The seller is a private individual, Kauhava.

Basic information

Registration number
CGZ-472
Mileage
479,281 km
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Engine
1.9 l, Diesel
Model year
2008
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Green
In traffic use in Finland
1 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
YS3FF41P881151758
maksimi.fi ID
154604
Nettiauto ID
15899314

Technical details

Power
132 kW / 180 hp
Torque
370 Nm
Acceleration (0–100)
8.7 s
Fuel consumption
7.7 l/100 km (urban)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Number of gears
6
Cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
CO2 emissions
177 g/km
Kerb weight
1,605 kg
Gross weight
2,120 kg
Max towing weight
1,600 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
750 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,647 × 1,802 × 1,473 mm
Last inspection
6/2026
Type approval number
e4*2001/116*0065*19

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Fuel-operated parking heater
  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 1,500 €

At market price

Market price estimate 1,700 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 166 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Saab 9-3, 2008) 3,420 €
  • Sold by a private seller −290 €
  • High mileage −1,430 €
  • Market price estimate 1,700 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: automatic transmission, fuel type: diesel, front-wheel drive, body type: sedan.

A dealer typically sells this model in about 7 days and a private seller in about 9 days.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 6/2027

About 10 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 6/2026.

Check with Traficom

The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.

Failures in the same model series

1,237 cars of the Saab 9-3 model series (first registered in 2008) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 806 defects leading to a failure, or 65.2 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 75.7. 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
  1. Axles and suspension 34.9

    432 defects·All cars 27.5

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  2. Brakes 18.6

    230 defects·All cars 20.9

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 5.3

    65 defects·All cars 7.9

    Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks

The remaining 9.8 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (421). Median mileage 280,000 km.

Figures describe the Saab 9-3 model series first registered in 2008, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

Private seller, Kauhava, Etelä-Pohjanmaa 8 days for sale
4/8/20267/8/20269/8/202612/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Suoraa ajosta uuden auton tieltä pois. Etupäähän vaihdettu vuosi sitten iskarit, jouset, alatukivarret ja koiranluut. Alla olevat kesärenkaat ostettu tälle kaudelle ja talvirenkaatkin hyvässä kunnossa vaikka jo muutama talvi takana. Jakopää tehty kun on mulle tullut ja ajettu nyt noin 60tkm eli sekään ei vielä ajankohtainen.Öljyt vaihdettu mun omistuksessa 10tkm välein. Vikojakin tietysti löytyy joista suurin tällä hetkellä on että vedot hieman vaihtelee eli jonkunlainen ahto vika joskus vetää hyvin ja joskus niin kuin ei olisi turboa ollenkaan. Ei ole selvitetty eli voi olla joku ahtoletku tai sit turbo valmis. Muita pienenpiä vikoja on myös takakaaret alkaa olemaan aika häjyt, eber löytyy mutta toimii hieman vaihtelevasti ja vuotaa jäähdytin nestettä mutta itse oon pärjännyt sen kanssa kun on välillä lisännyt nestettä.

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Saab 9-3 cost?

Saab 9-3 is for sale at 1,500 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 1,700 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 8 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 04/08/2026.

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 2008.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 479,281 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 6/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 37 % of Saab 9-3 cars first registered in 2008 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (1,237 inspections, median mileage 280,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2008 Saab in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 1,384 Saab passenger cars first used in 2008 in traffic use in Finland. That is 1.3 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 18th most common brand of that year among 36 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (59 %). The figure is Traficom's 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 2008, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 65.2 defects per 100 inspections, against 75.7 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 Tow bar, Fuel-operated parking heater. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 652 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.

What tyre size fits this car?

The car's original tyre size is 215/55 R16.

Where is Saab 9-3 located?

The car is located in Etelä-Pohjanmaa (Kauhava, Etelä-Pohjanmaa).

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.