The 2005 Saab 9-3 Cabriolet 1,8t Vector is a front-wheel-drive convertible, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 110 kW (150 hp).
The asking price is 6,000 €. That is 1,700 € (40%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 4,300 €. The estimate is based on 201 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced once, by 250 € from the original 6,250 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 7 days and a private seller in about 9 days.
The odometer reads 248,500 km, which works out at about 12,000 km per year. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension.
- Power tailgate
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 279 € per year
- Insurance 550 € per year
- Financing instalment 92 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 830 € per year.
The original tyre size is 195/65 R15. The seller is a private individual, Kokkola.
Basic information
- Registration number
- BUB-745
- Mileage
- 248,500 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 2.0 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2005
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Convertible
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Beige
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 155861
- Nettiauto ID
- 15903690
Technical details
- Power
- 110 kW / 150 hp
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Power tailgate
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 6,000 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 7 days and a private seller in about 9 days.
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 05/08/2026 | 6,250 € | – |
| 09/08/2026 | 6,000 € | −250 € |
Next inspection
A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. The listing has no inspection date, so the due date cannot be estimated.
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.
Figures describe the Saab 9-3 model series first registered in 2005, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2026 | Asking price | 6,250 € → 6,000 € |
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.
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Saab 9-3 Cabriolet 1,8t Vector cost?
Saab 9-3 Cabriolet 1,8t Vector is for sale at 6,000 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 4,300 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 7 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 05/08/2026.
Has the price been reduced?
Yes. The asking price is 250 € 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 248,500 km.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 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 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 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 petrol and the gearbox is manual.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Power tailgate. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 279 € 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 Cabriolet 1,8t Vector located?
The car is located in Keski-Pohjanmaa (Kokkola, Keski-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.