The 1998 Saab 9-3 is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 96 kW (131 hp).
The asking price is 3,900 €. That is 1,500 € (63%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 2,400 €. The estimate is based on 39 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 7 days and a private seller in about 10 days.
The odometer reads 244,000 km, which works out at about 9,000 km per year. The car was inspected 5/2026, and the next inspection is due 07/05/2027. There are 6 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register).
- Tow bar
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 247 € per year
- Insurance 520 € per year
- Financing instalment 80 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 770 € per year.
The original tyre size is 195/60 R15. The seller is a private individual, Turku.
Basic information
- Registration number
- TIK-893
- Mileage
- 244,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 2.0 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 1998
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Red
- Tyre size
- 195/60 R15
- Wheel size
- 15″
- In traffic use in Finland
- 6 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- YS3DC55J3W2055619
- maksimi.fi ID
- 172483
- Nettiauto ID
- 15922056
Technical details
- Power
- 96 kW / 131 hp
- Torque
- 177 Nm
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 11 s
- Top speed
- 200 km/h
- Fuel consumption
- 13.1 l/100 km (urban)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Cylinders
- 4
- CO2 emissions
- 217 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,430 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,850 kg
- Max towing weight
- 1,600 kg
- Towing weight (unbraked)
- 695 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,630 × 1,710 × 1,430 mm
- First registration
- 16/04/1998
- Last inspection
- 5/2026
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 3,900 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 7 days and a private seller in about 10 days.
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection due 07/05/2027
About 8 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 5/2026.
Check with TraficomThe due date comes from the listing description, not from the inspection interval.
Failure rate among cars of the same age
Of at least 25-year-old petrol passenger cars, 40.4% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (185,386 inspections, median mileage 254,000 km).
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.
View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report carVerticalParhaat puolet & Taustat:
- Katsastus voimassa: Leimaa reilusti jäljellä 7.5.2027 saakka!
- Kori loistokunnossa: Ikäisekseen poikkeuksellisen siisti ja säilynyt.
- Malttikilometrit: Ajettu vain 244 000 km. -> ~8700 km/vuosi
Viimeisimpiä huoltoja ja uusittuja osia:
- Virranjakajan kansi ja sytytysjohdot (vaihdettu hetki sitten)
- Monikäyttöhihna (uusittu 2025)
- Uusi akku, jäähdytin sekä konepellin jouset (vaihdettu ~2024)
Tiedossa olevat pikkuviat:
- Kojetaulun näytön (SID) pikselit alkavat haalistua/katoilla, kun näyttö on päällä (tyypillinen Saab-ominaisuus).
- Oikean puolen etukaiuttimet eivät toimi.
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Saab 9-3 cost?
Saab 9-3 is for sale at 3,900 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 2,400 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 13/08/2026.
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 1998 and was first registered on 16/04/1998.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 244,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
According to the listing, the next inspection is due 07/05/2027. 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 manual.
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 247 € 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 195/60 R15.
Where is Saab 9-3 located?
The car is located in Varsinais-Suomi (Turku, Varsinais-Suomi).
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.