The 2009 Saab 9-3 is a front-wheel-drive sedan, diesel-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.9 litres and an output of 88 kW (120 hp).
The asking price is 1,900 €. That is 300 € (14%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 2,200 €. The estimate is based on 149 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 7 days and a private seller in about 9 days.
The odometer reads 335,000 km, which works out at about 20,000 km per year. The car was inspected 5/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 5/2027. There are 1 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register).
- Tow bar
- Fuel-operated parking heater
- Adaptive cruise control
- Leather upholstery
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 597 € per year
- Insurance 480 € per year
- Financing instalment 63 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,080 € per year.
The original tyre size is 195/65 R15. The seller is a private individual, Lohja.
Basic information
- Registration number
- GIJ-880
- Mileage
- 335,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.9 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 2009
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Sedan
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Red
- In traffic use in Finland
- 1 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- YS3FB46V991007088
- maksimi.fi ID
- 154711
- Nettiauto ID
- 15900859
Technical details
- Power
- 88 kW / 120 hp
- Torque
- 280 Nm
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 11.5 s
- Doors
- 4
- Number of gears
- 6
- Cylinders
- 4
- Turbocharger
- Yes
- CO2 emissions
- 147 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,565 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,030 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,647 × 1,802 × 1,473 mm
- Last inspection
- 5/2026
- Type approval number
- e4*2001/116*0065*20
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Adaptive cruise control
- Fuel-operated parking heater
- Leather upholstery
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 1,900 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 7 days and a private seller in about 9 days.
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2026 | 1,750 € | – |
| 06/08/2026 | 1,550 € | −200 € |
| 09/08/2026 | 1,350 € | −200 € |
| 11/08/2026 | 1,900 € | +550 € |
Next inspection due around 5/2027
About 9 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 5/2026.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
Failures in the same model series
383 cars of the Saab 9-3 model series (first registered in 2009) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 170 defects leading to a failure, or 44.4 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 64.3. That is clearly 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 18.3
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 15.1
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Emissions and leaks 5.7
Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks
The remaining 11.8 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (113). Median mileage 262,000 km.
Figures describe the Saab 9-3 model series first registered in 2009, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11/08/2026 | Asking price | 1,350 € → 1,900 € |
| 09/08/2026 | Asking price | 1,550 € → 1,350 € |
| 06/08/2026 | Asking price | 1,750 € → 1,550 € |
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
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Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Saab 9-3 cost?
Saab 9-3 is for sale at 1,900 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is below market price (estimated market price 2,200 €).
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 2009.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 335,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 5/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 28.2 % of Saab 9-3 cars first registered in 2009 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (383 inspections, median mileage 262,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2009 Saab in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 457 Saab passenger cars first used in 2009 in traffic use in Finland. That is 0.6 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 23th most common brand of that year among 33 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (58 %). 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 2009, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 44.4 defects per 100 inspections, against 64.3 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 manual.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Tow bar, Fuel-operated parking heater, Adaptive cruise control, Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 597 € 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 195/65 R15.
Where is Saab 9-3 located?
The car is located in Uusimaa (Lohja, Uusimaa).
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.