The 1998 Saab 9-5 is a front-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.3 litres and an output of 125 kW (170 hp).

The asking price is 1,380 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 1,200 €. The estimate is based on 39 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced once, by 170 € from the original 1,550 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 8 days and a private seller in about 6 days.

The odometer reads 328,500 km, which works out at about 12,000 km per year. The car was inspected 11/2025, and the next inspection is due an estimated 11/2026.

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 780 € per year.

The original tyre size is 205/65 R15. The seller is a private individual, Tampere.

Basic information

Registration number
KIK-655
Mileage
328,500 km
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Engine
2.3 l, Petrol
Model year
1998
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Red
Steering position
Left-hand
maksimi.fi ID
162009
Nettiauto ID
15910773

Technical details

Power
125 kW / 170 hp
Seats
5
Doors
4
Kerb weight
1,625 kg
Gross weight
2,050 kg
First registration
16/02/1998
Last inspection
11/2025

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Tow bar

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Asking price: 1,380 €

At market price

Market price estimate 1,200 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 39 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Saab 9-5, 1998) 1,250 €
  • Sold by a private seller −50 €
  • Market price estimate 1,200 €

A dealer typically sells this model in about 8 days and a private seller in about 6 days.

1,350 €1,400 €1,450 €1,500 €1,550 €1,600 €8/8/202610/8/202611/8/202612/8/2026
DatePriceChange
08/08/20261,550 €
11/08/20261,380 €−170 €

Next inspection due around 11/2026

About 3 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 11/2025.

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Sale periods

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

Sales

No previous sales.

Listing changes

DateWhatChange
11/08/2026Asking price 1,550 € → 1,380 €

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Myyntiin tehokas Saab 9-5 SportSedan, vuosimalli 1998. Auto on aikoinaan BSR:n virityspajan rakentama, siinä on dumppiventtiili ja se kulkee myös E85-polttoaineella. Tehoa on arviolta noin 300 hv (ei dynotettu), joten kyseessä ei ole auto aloittelevalle kuljettajalle.

Tietoja:

  • B235E 2.3 Turbo
  • Aikoinaan BSR:n tekemä
  • Arviolta noin 300 hv (ei dynotettu)
  • Dumppiventtiili
  • Toimii myös E85:llä
  • Uudet 18” kesärenkaat vanteineen
  • Hyvät nastarenkaat mukaan
  • Katsastus voimassa marraskuuhun asti
Hyvin kulkeva ja harvinaisempi Saab, jossa on mukavasti suorituskykyä. Tule ja nouda omaksi, näitä harvoin tarjolla!

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Saab 9-5 cost?

Saab 9-5 is for sale at 1,380 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 1,200 €).

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 170 € 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 1998 and was first registered on 16/02/1998.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 328,500 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 11/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How common is a 1998 Saab in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 598 Saab passenger cars first used in 1998 in traffic use in Finland. That is 2.7 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 11th most common brand of that year among 26 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (99.7 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.

What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?

The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is automatic.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Tow bar. 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 205/65 R15.

Where is Saab 9-5 located?

The car is located in Pirkanmaa (Tampere, 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.