The 2008 Saab 9-3 is a front-wheel-drive estate, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 129 kW (175 hp).
The asking price is 5,290 € (plus a 349 € handling fee). That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 5,200 €. 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 267,000 km, which works out at about 15,000 km per year. The car was inspected 5/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 5/2027. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension. There are 5 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register).
- Premium audio
- Tow bar
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 287 € per year
- Insurance 560 € per year
- Financing instalment 82 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 850 € per year.
The original tyre size is 215/60 R15. The seller is J. Rinta-Jouppi, Lappeenranta.
Basic information
- Registration number
- MNM-526
- Mileage
- 267,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 2.0 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2008
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Office fee
- 349 €
- Body type
- Estate
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Silver
- In traffic use in Finland
- 5 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- YS3FF56S381154182
- maksimi.fi ID
- 154835
- Nettiauto ID
- 15900097
Technical details
- Power
- 129 kW / 175 hp
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 8.8 s
- Fuel consumption
- 11.5 l/100 km (urban)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Number of gears
- 6
- Cylinders
- 4
- Turbocharger
- Yes
- CO2 emissions
- 197 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,580 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,030 kg
- Max towing weight
- 1,600 kg
- Towing weight (unbraked)
- 750 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,670 × 1,800 × 1,530 mm
- First registration
- 07/07/2008
- Last inspection
- 5/2026
- Type approval number
- e4*2001/116*0065*17
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Premium audio
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 5,290 €
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 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 Traficom
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
- Axles and suspension 34.9
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 18.6
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Emissions and leaks 5.3
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
Sales
No previous sales.
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report carVerticalDescription from the seller, in Finnish.
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Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Saab 9-3 cost?
Saab 9-3 is for sale at 5,290 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 5,200 €).
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 2008 and was first registered on 07/07/2008.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 267,000 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, 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 petrol and the gearbox is manual.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Premium audio, Tow bar. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 287 € 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 215/60 R15.
Where is Saab 9-3 located?
The car is located in Etelä-Karjala (Lappeenranta, Etelä-Karjala).
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.