The 2008 Saab 9-3 2.0 Sport Combi 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 2,550 €. That is 550 € (28%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 2,000 €. The estimate is based on 166 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 7 days and a private seller in about 9 days.

The odometer reads 416,000 km, which works out at about 23,000 km per year. The car was inspected 7/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 7/2027. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension.

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar
  • LED headlights
  • Power tailgate

This car has been sold before within maksimi.fi's tracking: it sold on 08/07/2026 for 1,000 €, at 416,000 km. It is now listed for 1,550 € more than in that sale.

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 740 € per year.

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

Basic information

Registration number
CGS-118
Mileage
416,000 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Petrol
Model year
2008
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Estate
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Blue
Steering position
Left-hand
maksimi.fi ID
81354
Nettiauto ID
15898664

Technical details

Power
110 kW / 150 hp
Seats
5
Doors
5
CO2 emissions
184 g/km
Kerb weight
1,535 kg
Gross weight
2,030 kg
Last inspection
7/2026

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • LED headlights
  • Power tailgate
  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 2,550 €

Above market price

Market price estimate 2,000 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 166 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Saab 9-3, 2008) 2,180 €
  • Sold by a private seller −180 €
  • Market price estimate 2,000 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: manual transmission, front-wheel drive.

A dealer typically sells this model in about 7 days and a private seller in about 9 days.

500 €1,000 €1,500 €2,000 €2,500 €3,000 €4/7/202617/7/202630/7/202612/8/2026
  • Private seller · 4/7/2026
  • Private seller · 3/8/–8/8/2026
DatePriceChangeListing
04/07/20261,000 €Private seller
03/08/20262,750 €Private seller
08/08/20262,550 €−200 €Private seller

Next inspection due around 7/2027

About 11 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 7/2026.

Check with Traficom

The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.

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, Pori, Satakunta 3 days
Private seller, Ylöjärvi, Pirkanmaa 9 days for sale
4/7/202617/7/202630/7/202612/8/2026

sale

Sales

SoldPriceMileageTime on marketSeller
08/07/20261,000 € 416,000 km 4 daysPrivate seller, Pori, Satakunta

Listing changes

DateWhatChange
08/08/2026Asking price 2,750 € → 2,550 €
03/08/2026Seller changed Private seller, Pori, SatakuntaPrivate seller, Ylöjärvi, Pirkanmaa
03/08/2026Asking price 1,000 € → 2,750 €

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Listing – Private seller, tracked since 03/08/2026

Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Tarpeettomana hieno facelift 9-3. Juuri katsastettu 31.7.2026. BioPower flexifuel-softalla, joten voi tankata myös halpaa E85:sta. Kulkuakin löytyy riittävästi.
  • Kone vetää sulavasti ja käy hienosti
  • Kulkee suoraan ja vakaasti
  • Kahdet hyvät renkaat
  • Talvirenkaat myös aluvanteilla
  • Kahdet avaimet
  • Ilmastointi toimii
  • Pohja todella hyvä. Ei edes ruosteen väriä pinnassa.
  • Kuskinpenkki sähkösäätöinen

Hiljattain vaihdettu:

  • Etujarrulevyt ja palat
  • Etuiskarit ja jouset
  • Jäähdytin
Juuri vaihdettu moottoriöljyt ja sytytystulpat.

Source: Nettiauto

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Saab 9-3 2.0 Sport Combi 1.8t cost?

Saab 9-3 2.0 Sport Combi 1.8t is for sale at 2,550 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 2,000 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 9 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 03/08/2026.

Has this car been on the market before?

Yes: this car has one earlier completed sale on record. It was last sold on 08/07/2026 for 1,000 €.

What model year is the car?

The car is model year 2008.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 416,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 7/2027. 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, LED headlights, Power tailgate. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 237 € 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 2.0 Sport Combi 1.8t located?

The car is located in Pirkanmaa (Ylöjärvi, 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.