The 2008 Saab 9-3 is an all-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.8 litres and an output of 206 kW (280 hp).

The asking price is 18,000 €. maksimi.fi has no price estimate for this car, because there are too few comparable cars.A dealer typically sells this model in about 7 days and a private seller in about 9 days.

The odometer reads 130,200 km, which works out at about 7,000 km per year. The car was inspected 2/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 2/2027. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension. There are 1 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register).

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar
  • Parking sensors
  • Leather upholstery

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,270 € per year.

The original tyre size is 235/45 R18. The seller is a private individual, Oulu.

Basic information

Registration number
SUY-352
Mileage
130,200 km
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Engine
2.8 l, Petrol
Model year
2008
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Brown
In traffic use in Finland
1 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
YS3FH47R581139571
maksimi.fi ID
168845
Nettiauto ID
15917725

Technical details

Power
206 kW / 280 hp
Torque
400 Nm
Acceleration (0–100)
5.7 s
Top speed
250 km/h
Fuel consumption
10.8 l/100 km (combined)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Number of gears
6
Cylinders
6
Turbocharger
Yes
CO2 emissions
254 g/km
Kerb weight
1,720 kg
Gross weight
2,200 kg
Max towing weight
1,600 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
750 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,647 × 1,802 × 1,488 mm
First registration
15/04/2008
Last inspection
2/2026
Type approval number
e4*2001/116*0065*18

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Leather upholstery
  • Parking sensors
  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 18,000 €

No estimate

No price estimate — too few comparable cars.

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 2/2027

About 6 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 2/2026.

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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
  1. Axles and suspension 34.9

    432 defects·All cars 27.5

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

  2. Brakes 18.6

    230 defects·All cars 20.9

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 5.3

    65 defects·All cars 7.9

    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

Private seller, Oulu, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa 1 day for sale
11/8/202612/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Nyt olis upea Saab nelikko. Ollut meillä 10 vuotta, ostaessani Ruotsista oli kilsat (87000km). Meillä ollut lähinnä kakkos kulkineena, eikä joka talvi ajossa. Huollettu ja rempattu tarvittaessa, mm jakopää (106220km) sekä jako, perä, haldex, öljyt/suodatin (123721km) ym ym. Molemmat rengassarjat hyväkuntoiset. Carvertical raportti puhdas. Ei vaihtoa.

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Saab 9-3 cost?

Saab 9-3 is for sale at 18,000 €.

How long has this car been for sale?

The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 11/08/2026.

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 15/04/2008.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 130,200 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 2/2027. 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 Tow bar, Parking sensors, Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 434 € 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 235/45 R18.

Where is Saab 9-3 located?

The car is located in Pohjois-Pohjanmaa (Oulu, Pohjois-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.