The 2006 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport 1.8t 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 110 kW (150 hp).
The asking price is 7,900 €. That is 900 € (13%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 7,000 €. The estimate is based on 201 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 7 days and a private seller in about 9 days.
The odometer reads 151,000 km, which works out at about 7,000 km per year. The car was inspected 11/2025, and the next inspection is due an estimated 11/2026. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 256 € per year
- Insurance 580 € per year
- Financing instalment 99 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 840 € per year.
The original tyre size is 195/65 R15. The seller is Kaaraset, Kirkkonummi.
Basic information
- Registration number
- KXL-501
- Mileage
- 151,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 2.0 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2006
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Estate
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Silver
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 164221
- Nettiauto ID
- 15911724
Technical details
- Power
- 110 kW / 150 hp
- Torque
- 240 Nm
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 9.5 s
- Fuel consumption
- 6 l/100 km (extra-urban)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- CO2 emissions
- 189 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,535 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,030 kg
- First registration
- 05/04/2006
- Last inspection
- 11/2025
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
No notable equipment was identified from the listing.
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 7,900 €
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 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.
Check with Traficom
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
- Axles and suspension 36
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 20.5
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Emissions and leaks 8.8
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
Sales
No previous sales.
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 Linear Sport 1.8t cost?
Saab 9-3 Linear Sport 1.8t is for sale at 7,900 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 7,000 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 2 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 09/08/2026.
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 2006 and was first registered on 05/04/2006.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 151,000 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 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 petrol and the gearbox is manual.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 256 € 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 Linear Sport 1.8t located?
The car is located in Uusimaa (Kirkkonummi, 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.