The 2006 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 110 kW (150 hp).

The asking price is 2,500 €. That is 1,000 € (67%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 1,500 €. The estimate is based on 201 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced once, by 50 € from the original 2,550 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 7 days and a private seller in about 9 days. At this asking price, the estimate for this particular car is about 10 days.

The odometer reads 360,600 km, which works out at about 18,000 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.

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,200 € per year.

The original tyre size is 195/65 R15. The seller is a private individual, Juupajoki.

Basic information

Registration number
IJR-391
Mileage
360,600 km
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Engine
1.9 l, Diesel
Model year
2006
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Purple
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
YS3FF41W861141932
maksimi.fi ID
161710
Nettiauto ID
15910939

Technical details

Power
110 kW / 150 hp
Torque
320 Nm
Fuel consumption
9 l/100 km (urban)
Kerb weight
1,570 kg
Gross weight
2,030 kg
Max towing weight
1,600 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
750 kg
First registration
26/06/2006
Last inspection
5/2026

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 2,500 €

Well above market price

Market price estimate 1,500 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 201 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Saab 9-3, 2006) 1,680 €
  • Sold by a private seller −180 €
  • Market price estimate 1,500 €

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

A dealer typically sells this model in about 7 days and a private seller in about 9 days. At this asking price, the estimate for this particular car is about 10 days.

2,480 €2,500 €2,520 €2,540 €2,560 €8/8/202610/8/202611/8/202612/8/2026
DatePriceChange
08/08/20262,550 €
12/08/20262,500 €−50 €

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.

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Failures in the same model series

1,212 cars of the Saab 9-3 model series (first registered in 2006) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 891 defects leading to a failure, or 73.5 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 89.2. 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 36

    436 defects·All cars 27.9

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

  2. Brakes 20.5

    248 defects·All cars 26.1

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 8.8

    107 defects·All cars 11

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

The remaining 11.2 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (600). Median mileage 271,000 km.

Figures describe the Saab 9-3 model series first registered in 2006, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

Private seller, Juupajoki, Pirkanmaa 3 days for sale
8/8/202610/8/202611/8/202612/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

Listing changes

DateWhatChange
12/08/2026Asking price 2,550 € → 2,500 €

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Myyntiin hyvä käyttis uuden auton tieltä. Auto toimii ja liikkuu niinkuin kuuluu. Ikinä ei oo ollut mitään suurempia ongelmia. (Viimeisimmät huollot) +Jakopää vaihdettu (2000km) + Öljyt ja suodatin (170km) + Takajarrulevyt ja palat (2000km) + Ruosteet korjattu ennen teippausta + Imusarja puhdistettu (2000km) + Swirl flaps poistettu + Termostaatti uusi (2000km) + Uudet jäähärit (2000km) + Käsijarru kiristetty ja herkistetty + Ilmastointi täytetty + Uusi moniurahihna (2000km) (Plussat) + Katsastettu puhtain paperein + Hieno teippaus + Tähtikatto + Sisusta maalattu mustaksi + Ikkunoiden tummennukset (5%) + Ilmastoini toimii hyvin + Miltei ruosteeton + Etuvalot kiillotettu + Sunstrip + Kahdet avaimet + Kesärenkaissa todella hyvin pintaa (Miinukset)
  • Ei ole virallista huoltokirjaa!!
  • Kuumalla vahvistin ylikuumenee ja radio alkaa pätkimään (AMP1)
  • Konepeltiä on hiottu teipin alta
  • Talvirenkaista on kaikki nastat lähtenyt
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Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Saab 9-3 cost?

Saab 9-3 is for sale at 2,500 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well above market price (estimated market price 1,500 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 3 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 08/08/2026.

Has the price been reduced?

Yes. The asking price is 50 € 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 2006 and was first registered on 26/06/2006.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 360,600 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, 38.9 % of Saab 9-3 cars first registered in 2006 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (1,212 inspections, median mileage 271,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2006 Saab in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 1,745 Saab passenger cars first used in 2006 in traffic use in Finland. That is 1.7 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 18th most common brand of that year among 35 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (93 %). 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 2006, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 73.5 defects per 100 inspections, against 89.2 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.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 701 € 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 Pirkanmaa (Juupajoki, Pirkanmaa).

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.