On sale 1 dayOn sale 1 d
850 €
Private seller, Hämeenkyrö, Pirkanmaa
Used Saab 9-3
Used cars, model years and price levels
#1 most popular Saab model in Finland (of 8 models)*
#139 most popular car model in Finland (of 1793 models)*
*measured by number of active listings
- For sale
- 124
- Reported sales
- 269
- Asking price (median)
- 3,985 €
- Inspection failure rate
- 36.9 %
- Average mileage
- 274,326 km
- Time on market (median)
- 10 days
- Fleet for sale
- 1.6 %
The Saab 9-3 is Finland's #1 most popular Saab model: 124 cars are for sale, which is 53.9 % of all cars for sale. The median asking price is 3,985 € and the average is 5,989 €; the cheapest car costs 800 € and the priciest 28,000 €. Cars for sale are model years 1998–2012, averaging 21 years old. The most common fuel type is petrol (81% of cars for sale) and the most common body type is sedan (40%). Average mileage is 274,326 km. Median time on market is 10 days. The inspection failure rate averaged 36.9 % in 2025 periodic inspections.
Newest
On sale 1 dayOn sale 1 d
1,200 €
Private seller, Jämijärvi, Satakunta
On sale 1 dayOn sale 1 d
1,200 €
Private seller, Vantaa, Uusimaa
On sale 1 dayOn sale 1 d
2,000 €
Private seller, Sauvo, Varsinais-Suomi
On sale 2 daysOn sale 2 d
1,990 €
Rinta-Joupin Autoliike, Pori, Oulu, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
On sale 2 daysOn sale 2 d
2,200 €
Private seller, Oulu, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
On sale 2 daysOn sale 2 d
3,100 €
Private seller, Vihti, Uusimaa
On sale 2 daysOn sale 2 d
7,900 €
Kamux Tuusula, Uusimaa
On sale 3 daysOn sale 3 d
3,900 €
Private seller, Tampere, Pirkanmaa
On sale 3 daysOn sale 3 d
11,500 €
Private seller, Kangasala, Pirkanmaa
Best deals
On sale 58 daysOn sale 58 d
12,500 €
Private seller, Nivala, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
On sale 58 daysOn sale 58 d
9,900 €
Auto-Jusa, Uusikaupunki, Varsinais-Suomi
On sale 58 daysOn sale 58 d
13,000 €
Private seller, Nivala, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
Biggest price drops
On sale 58 daysOn sale 58 d −3,540 €
10,799 €
J. Rinta-Jouppi Helsinki, Uusimaa
On sale 58 daysOn sale 58 d −2,800 €
18,990 €
LänsiAuto Helsinki, Uusimaa
On sale 39 daysOn sale 39 d −2,500 €
10,500 €
Private seller, Muurame, Keski-Suomi
On sale 58 daysOn sale 58 d −1,500 €
10,980 €
Rinta-Joupin Autoliike, Pori, Satakunta
On sale 20 daysOn sale 20 d −1,500 €
16,500 €
Private seller, Oulu, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
On sale 58 daysOn sale 58 d −1,130 €
7,770 €
J. Rinta-Jouppi Helsinki, Uusimaa
On sale 58 daysOn sale 58 d −1,000 €
10,900 €
Private seller, Nivala, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
On sale 32 daysOn sale 32 d −1,000 €
10,900 €
Private seller, Vantaa, Uusimaa
On sale 40 daysOn sale 40 d −990 €
8,990 €
SH Autotalo Oy, Kangasala, Pirkanmaa
On sale 58 daysOn sale 58 d −800 €
11,980 €
J. Rinta-Jouppi Lahti, Päijät-Häme
Priciest
On sale 58 daysOn sale 58 d
28,000 €
Private seller, Outside Finland
On sale 58 daysOn sale 58 d
19,500 €
Private seller, Nivala, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
On sale 58 daysOn sale 58 d
18,990 €
LänsiAuto Helsinki, Uusimaa
On sale 18 daysOn sale 18 d
17,490 €
Vaihtoautomaa Vantaa, Uusimaa
On sale 20 daysOn sale 20 d
16,500 €
Private seller, Oulu, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
On sale 20 daysOn sale 20 d
15,900 €
Saka Finland Oy Oulu, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
On sale 17 daysOn sale 17 d
13,950 €
Private seller, Nivala, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
On sale 33 daysOn sale 33 d
13,890 €
Rinta-Joupin Autoliike, Kempele, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
On sale 53 daysOn sale 53 d
13,800 €
Modiqo Group Oy, Jyväskylä, Keski-Suomi
On sale 58 daysOn sale 58 d
13,500 €
Modiqo Group Oy, Jyväskylä, Keski-Suomi
Cheapest
On sale 14 daysOn sale 14 d
400 €
Private seller, Muurame, Keski-Suomi
On sale 17 daysOn sale 17 d
500 €
Private seller, Enontekiö, Lappi
On sale 18 daysOn sale 18 d
600 €
Private seller, Mikkeli, Etelä-Savo
On sale 30 daysOn sale 30 d
650 €
Private seller, Liperi, Pohjois-Karjala
On sale 21 daysOn sale 21 d
650 €
Private seller, Valkeakoski, Pirkanmaa
On sale 23 daysOn sale 23 d
750 €
Private seller, Nokia, Pirkanmaa
On sale 11 daysOn sale 11 d
800 €
Private seller, Imatra, Etelä-Karjala
On sale 1 dayOn sale 1 d
850 €
Private seller, Hämeenkyrö, Pirkanmaa
On sale 5 daysOn sale 5 d
1,000 €
Private seller, Kerava, Uusimaa
On sale 18 daysOn sale 18 d
1,100 €
Private seller, Orimattila, Päijät-Häme
Longest on market
On sale 58 daysOn sale 58 d
4,900 €
Korsumäen Auto Ky, Ähtäri, Etelä-Pohjanmaa
On sale 58 daysOn sale 58 d
10,250 €
Private seller, Vaasa, Pohjanmaa
On sale 58 daysOn sale 58 d
13,000 €
Private seller, Nivala, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
On sale 58 daysOn sale 58 d
3,500 €
Nurmijärven Laatuauto Oy, Nurmijärvi, Uusimaa
On sale 58 daysOn sale 58 d
19,500 €
Private seller, Nivala, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
On sale 58 daysOn sale 58 d
4,500 €
Laaksojen Vaihtoauto, Ylivieska, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
On sale 58 daysOn sale 58 d
6,500 €
Private seller, Vaasa, Pohjanmaa
On sale 58 daysOn sale 58 d
2,880 €
KoillisAuto Oy, Pudasjärvi, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
On sale 58 daysOn sale 58 d
12,500 €
Private seller, Nivala, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
On sale 58 daysOn sale 58 d
10,799 €
J. Rinta-Jouppi Helsinki, Uusimaa
Breakdowns
Price estimate
- Well below market price 3 %
- Below market price 13 %
- At market price 44 %
- Above market price 27 %
- Well above market price 13 %
Fuel type
- Petrol 81 %
- Diesel 19 %
Gearbox
- Manual 67 %
- Automatic 33 %
Seller
- Private seller 65 %
- Dealer 35 %
Body type
- Sedan 40 %
- Estate 31 %
- Hatchback 14 %
- Convertible 14 %
- Other 1 %
Inspection failure rate
Failure rate in 2025 periodic inspections, by first registration year
- Saab 9-3
- All cars
Average failure rate 36.9 % (5,281 inspections in 2025, median mileage 270,000 km). Brand average 35.3 %, national average 26.9 %.
Causes of failures
- This model series
- All cars
- Axles and suspension 49.3 %
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 29 %
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Emissions and leaks 9.5 %
Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks
- Chassis and body 5.4 %
Frame, floor pan and sills, exhaust system, fuel tank
2025 periodic inspections recorded 3,538 defects leading to a failure across 5,281 inspections. The remaining 7 % of defects fall under other items. The single most common defect item was taka-akselisto (739 failures). Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (2,149).
Figures count defects, not cars: a failed car often has several defects. Shares are calculated from all defects leading to a failure.
Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
Model years
For sale by model year
Median asking price by model year
Prices by model year: for sale and sold
| Model year | For sale | Asking price (median) | Sold (median) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 9,900 € | 10,000 € |
| 2011 | 5 | 9,400 € | 5,900 € |
| 2010 | 2 | 3,600 € | 4,995 € |
| 2009 | 11 | 5,200 € | 2,250 € |
| 2008 | 27 | 4,890 € | 3,050 € |
| 2007 | 12 | 5,945 € | 3,000 € |
| 2006 | 11 | 3,100 € | 2,200 € |
| 2005 | 14 | 2,995 € | 2,850 € |
| 2004 | 10 | 2,700 € | 2,450 € |
| 2003 | 8 | 3,970 € | 2,250 € |
| 2002 | 5 | 3,490 € | 2,395 € |
| 2001 | 10 | 3,125 € | 1,800 € |
| 2000 | 8 | 3,350 € | 1,500 € |
| 1999 | 2 | 2,996 € | 3,275 € |
| 1998 | 5 | 3,100 € | 3,150 € |
Price by model year
Average depreciation 8.7 %/yr
Effect of equipment on price
- Automatic transmission 33% of cars +298 € avg +296 €
Average effect on asking price according to the price estimate model, in cars that have the feature. The share is calculated from Saab 9-3 cars with a price estimate. The vertical line on the bar and the avg figure show the same feature’s average effect across all models.
Time on market vs. comparable models
Median time on market
- Hyundai Sonata 6 days
- Jaguar X-type 7 days
- Honda Accord 8 days
- BMW 316 8 days
- Mercedes-Benz C 180 9 days
- Volvo S80 9 days
- Volkswagen Jetta 9 days
- Volvo S40 9 days
- Saab 9-3 10 days
- BMW 523 14 days
- Mercedes-Benz E 320 14 days
Time on market
Time on market (median) 10 days
Largest Saab 9-3 sellers
- J. Rinta-Jouppi 4
- Saka 3
- Rinta-Joupin Autoliike 3
- Vaihtoautomaa 2
- Auto-Jusa 2
- Modiqo Group 2
- Kamux 1
- Etelän Autoliike 1
- Auto 365 1
- JS-Automoto 1
Private sellers also have 87 Saab 9-3 listings. Figures are current listings by dealer chain.
Saab 9-3 cars by region
- 0
- 1–2
- 3–7
- 8–15
- over 15
All regions
| Region | For sale | Share | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uusimaa | 28 | 21.4 % | 4,575 € |
| Pohjois-Pohjanmaa | 25 | 19.1 % | 3,940 € |
| Pirkanmaa | 14 | 10.7 % | 4,395 € |
| Varsinais-Suomi | 10 | 7.6 % | 5,675 € |
| Satakunta | 9 | 6.9 % | 3,980 € |
| Keski-Suomi | 7 | 5.3 % | 2,998 € |
| Etelä-Pohjanmaa | 6 | 4.6 % | 2,875 € |
| Päijät-Häme | 6 | 4.6 % | 4,200 € |
| Pohjanmaa | 4 | 3.1 % | 4,745 € |
| Pohjois-Karjala | 4 | 3.1 % | 3,550 € |
| Etelä-Karjala | 3 | 2.3 % | 3,200 € |
| Kanta-Häme | 3 | 2.3 % | 3,950 € |
| Kymenlaakso | 3 | 2.3 % | 2,900 € |
| Lappi | 3 | 2.3 % | 1,700 € |
| Pohjois-Savo | 3 | 2.3 % | 2,950 € |
| Keski-Pohjanmaa | 2 | 1.5 % | 4,650 € |
| Etelä-Savo | 1 | 0.8 % | 600 € |
| Kainuu | 0 | 0 % | – |
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Saab 9-3 listings per day
For sale 138
Value of cars sold (cumulative)
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Other Saab models
1 / 8 9-5
73 for sale · 161 sold
- Median price
- 3,200 €
- Cheapest
- 900 €
- Priciest
- 26,000 €
- Model years
- 1998–2012
- Mileage
- avg. 301,349 km
- Time on market
- median 7 days
1 / 3 900
15 for sale · 66 sold
- Median price
- 5,600 €
- Cheapest
- 1,500 €
- Priciest
- 11,900 €
- Model years
- 1981–1998
- Mileage
- avg. 220,147 km
- Time on market
- median 10 days
9000
6 for sale · 25 sold
- Median price
- 3,750 €
- Cheapest
- 1,300 €
- Priciest
- 8,000 €
- Model years
- 1989–1997
- Mileage
- avg. 317,686 km
- Time on market
- median 9 days
1 / 4 99
6 for sale · 16 sold
- Median price
- 5,745 €
- Cheapest
- 4,000 €
- Priciest
- 19,800 €
- Model years
- 1971–1983
- Mileage
- avg. 245,717 km
- Time on market
- median 12 days
96
3 for sale · 15 sold
- Median price
- 3,996 €
- Cheapest
- 3,300 €
- Priciest
- 8,000 €
- Model years
- 1963–1978
- Mileage
- avg. 38,733 km
- Time on market
- median 22 days
90
2 for sale · 4 sold
- Median price
- 2,150 €
- Cheapest
- 1,400 €
- Priciest
- 2,900 €
- Model years
- 1986
- Mileage
- avg. 313,088 km
- Time on market
- median 39 days
Similar models from other makers
1 / 8
Honda Accord
163 for sale · 349 sold
- Median price
- 4,250 €
- Cheapest
- 800 €
- Priciest
- 35,000 €
- Model years
- 1982–2015
- Mileage
- avg. 290,358 km
- Time on market
- median 8 days
1 / 2
Alfa Romeo 156
12 for sale · 16 sold
- Median price
- 3,645 €
- Cheapest
- 850 €
- Priciest
- 18,900 €
- Model years
- 2000–2006
- Mileage
- avg. 192,277 km
- Time on market
- median 20 days
1 / 4
Mercedes-Benz C 180
34 for sale · 69 sold
- Median price
- 3,300 €
- Cheapest
- 1,800 €
- Priciest
- 25,990 €
- Model years
- 1997–2021
- Mileage
- avg. 254,093 km
- Time on market
- median 9 days
1 / 8
Volvo S80
142 for sale · 309 sold
- Median price
- 4,700 €
- Cheapest
- 450 €
- Priciest
- 28,900 €
- Model years
- 1998–2015
- Mileage
- avg. 350,275 km
- Time on market
- median 9 days
1 / 8
Volkswagen Jetta
136 for sale · 341 sold
- Median price
- 4,520 €
- Cheapest
- 800 €
- Priciest
- 13,980 €
- Model years
- 1983–2017
- Mileage
- avg. 228,600 km
- Time on market
- median 9 days
1 / 7
BMW 523
38 for sale · 80 sold
- Median price
- 5,100 €
- Cheapest
- 2,000 €
- Priciest
- 13,900 €
- Model years
- 1996–2011
- Mileage
- avg. 303,358 km
- Time on market
- median 14 days
1 / 8 BMW 316
117 for sale · 258 sold
- Median price
- 4,800 €
- Cheapest
- 1,300 €
- Priciest
- 14,490 €
- Model years
- 1978–2017
- Mileage
- avg. 266,870 km
- Time on market
- median 8 days
1 / 8
Hyundai Sonata
25 for sale · 47 sold
- Median price
- 2,990 €
- Cheapest
- 500 €
- Priciest
- 6,790 €
- Model years
- 2003–2010
- Mileage
- avg. 246,257 km
- Time on market
- median 6 days
1 / 8 Volvo S40
118 for sale · 319 sold
- Median price
- 3,220 €
- Cheapest
- 400 €
- Priciest
- 13,200 €
- Model years
- 1998–2012
- Mileage
- avg. 275,063 km
- Time on market
- median 9 days
1 / 2
Peugeot 607
6 for sale · 16 sold
- Median price
- 2,925 €
- Cheapest
- 1,600 €
- Priciest
- 3,900 €
- Model years
- 2000–2010
- Mileage
- avg. 303,667 km
- Time on market
- median 4 days
1 / 3 Mercedes-Benz E 320
12 for sale · 28 sold
- Median price
- 4,900 €
- Cheapest
- 2,450 €
- Priciest
- 12,900 €
- Model years
- 1997–2006
- Mileage
- avg. 330,270 km
- Time on market
- median 14 days
1 / 6
Jaguar X-type
20 for sale · 27 sold
- Median price
- 2,800 €
- Cheapest
- 1,500 €
- Priciest
- 4,930 €
- Model years
- 2002–2009
- Mileage
- avg. 276,026 km
- Time on market
- median 7 days
Frequently asked questions
How many Saab 9-3 cars are for sale in Finland?
There are 124 used Saab 9-3 cars for sale in Finland.
Where can I find used Saab 9-3 cars?
There are 124 used Saab 9-3 cars for sale in Finland. maksimi.fi lists all used Saab 9-3 cars with prices and price estimates; the largest sellers are Saka, Kamux, J. Rinta-Jouppi.
How much does a used Saab 9-3 cost?
The median asking price of Saab 9-3 cars for sale is 3,985 €, and the average is 5,989 €. Prices range from 800 € to 28,000 €.
What have used Saab 9-3 cars sold for?
269 Saab 9-3 cars have been sold while tracked. Realised prices vary by model year; for example, model year 2011 cars sold at a median of 5,900 €. Prices are each car's last asking price before the sale.
What model years of the Saab 9-3 are for sale?
Model years 1998–2012 are for sale. Model year 2008 has the most listings (27 cars).
How popular is the Saab 9-3?
The Saab 9-3 is the #1 most popular Saab model in Finland: its share of Saab cars for sale is 53.9 %.
How much value does a Saab 9-3 lose per year?
Based on median asking prices by model year, a used Saab 9-3's value falls by an average of 8.7% per year. The figure reflects the resale value trend of the used car.
How often does the Saab 9-3 fail its inspection?
The failure rate of Saab 9-3 cars in 2025 periodic inspections was 36.9 % on average (5,281 inspections, median mileage 270,000 km). The national average was 26.9 %. Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
What causes Saab 9-3 cars to fail their inspection?
In 2025 periodic inspections, Saab 9-3 cars recorded 3,538 defects leading to a failure, most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks, chassis and body. The single most common defect was taka-akselisto. Figures count defects, not cars, because a failed car often has several defects.
How fast does a Saab 9-3 sell?
Sold Saab 9-3 cars were listed for a median of 10 days before being sold.
What is the most common fuel type in Saab 9-3 cars?
The most common fuel type is petrol: 81% of cars for sale.
What share of Saab 9-3 cars have an automatic gearbox?
33% of Saab 9-3 cars for sale have an automatic gearbox.
Do dealers or private sellers sell more Saab 9-3 cars?
35% of cars for sale are dealer listings and 65% are from private sellers.
What is the most common Saab 9-3 body type?
The most common body type is sedan: 40% of cars for sale.
What is the typical mileage of a Saab 9-3?
The average mileage of Saab 9-3 cars for sale is 274,326 km.
Where in Finland are the most Saab 9-3 cars for sale?
The largest number of Saab 9-3 cars for sale is in Uusimaa (28 cars). The next largest regions are Pohjois-Pohjanmaa and Pirkanmaa.