Used Saab 9-5

Used cars, model years and price levels

#2 most popular Saab model in Finland (of 8 models)*

#229 most popular car model in Finland (of 1793 models)*

*measured by number of active listings

For sale
73
Reported sales
161
Asking price (median)
3,200 €
Inspection failure rate
32.3 %
Average mileage
301,349 km
Time on market (median)
7 days
Fleet for sale
1.5 %

The Saab 9-5 is Finland's #2 most popular Saab model: 73 cars are for sale, which is 31.7 % of all cars for sale. The median asking price is 3,200 € and the average is 4,562 €; the cheapest car costs 900 € and the priciest 26,000 €. Cars for sale are model years 1998–2012, averaging 21 years old. The most common fuel type is petrol (83% of cars for sale) and the most common body type is sedan (54%). Average mileage is 301,349 km. Median time on market is 7 days. The inspection failure rate averaged 32.3 % in 2025 periodic inspections.

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Breakdowns

Price estimate

  • Well below market price 7 %
  • Below market price 19 %
  • At market price 41 %
  • Above market price 25 %
  • Well above market price 7 %

Fuel type

  • Petrol 83 %
  • Diesel 17 %

Gearbox

  • Manual 52 %
  • Automatic 48 %

Seller

  • Private seller 67 %
  • Dealer 33 %

Body type

  • Sedan 54 %
  • Estate 45 %
  • Hatchback 1 %

Inspection failure rate

Failure rate in 2025 periodic inspections, by first registration year

  • Saab 9-5
  • All cars

Average failure rate 32.3 % (2,776 inspections in 2025, median mileage 269,000 km). Brand average 35.3 %, national average 26.9 %.

Causes of failures

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Brakes 28.1 %

    479 defects, All cars 27.7 %

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  2. Axles and suspension 27.4 %

    467 defects, All cars 39.4 %

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

  3. Chassis and body 20 %

    340 defects, All cars 9.6 %

    Frame, floor pan and sills, exhaust system, fuel tank

  4. Emissions and leaks 14.4 %

    245 defects, All cars 10.1 %

    Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks

  5. Engine and other equipment 5 %

    85 defects, All cars 1.9 %

    Engine and transmission, seat belts and safety systems, tow equipment

2025 periodic inspections recorded 1,704 defects leading to a failure across 2,776 inspections. The remaining 5 % of defects fall under other items. The single most common defect item was seisontajarrun dynamometritesti (269 failures). Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (1,283).

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 yearFor saleAsking price (median)Sold (median)
2012110,990 €
201168,740 €17,900 €
2010216,450 €8,250 €
200933,700 €4,995 €
200864,700 €3,835 €
200793,480 €2,400 €
2006123,395 €2,820 €
200552,500 €2,995 €
2004122,400 €2,500 €
200321,545 €1,400 €
200271,300 €1,400 €
200144,745 €1,550 €
200072,400 €1,450 €
199942,125 €1,200 €
199831,200 €2,625 €

Price by model year

Average depreciation 12.4 %/yr

Effect of equipment on price

  • Automatic transmission 48% of cars +235 € 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 9-5 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

Time on market

Time on market (median) 7 days

Largest Saab 9-5 sellers

Private sellers also have 56 Saab 9-5 listings. Figures are current listings by dealer chain.

Saab 9-5 cars by region

Uusimaa: 14Varsinais-Suomi: 9Satakunta: 3Kanta-Häme: 3Etelä-Savo: 2Pirkanmaa: 10Päijät-Häme: 4Kymenlaakso: 3Etelä-Karjala: 4Pohjois-Savo: 1Pohjois-Karjala: 4Keski-Suomi: 7Etelä-Pohjanmaa: 4Pohjanmaa: 2Keski-Pohjanmaa: 1Pohjois-Pohjanmaa: 8Kainuu: 1Lappi: 4Ahvenanmaa: 0
  • 0
  • 1
  • 2–4
  • 5–8
  • over 8

All regions

RegionFor saleShareMedian price
Uusimaa1416.7 %2,475 €
Pirkanmaa1011.9 %4,335 €
Varsinais-Suomi910.7 %3,200 €
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa89.5 %3,850 €
Keski-Suomi78.3 %3,500 €
Etelä-Karjala44.8 %1,200 €
Etelä-Pohjanmaa44.8 %2,700 €
Lappi44.8 %3,170 €
Pohjois-Karjala44.8 %2,495 €
Päijät-Häme44.8 %2,900 €
Kanta-Häme33.6 %2,700 €
Kymenlaakso33.6 %1,400 €
Satakunta33.6 %2,000 €
Etelä-Savo22.4 %6,990 €
Pohjanmaa22.4 %1,850 €
Kainuu11.2 %5,000 €
Keski-Pohjanmaa11.2 %3,900 €
Pohjois-Savo11.2 %850 €

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Saab 9-5 listings per day

For sale 90

Value of cars sold (cumulative)

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Frequently asked questions

How many Saab 9-5 cars are for sale in Finland?

There are 73 used Saab 9-5 cars for sale in Finland.

Where can I find used Saab 9-5 cars?

There are 73 used Saab 9-5 cars for sale in Finland. maksimi.fi lists all used Saab 9-5 cars with prices and price estimates; the largest sellers are Rinta-Joupin Autoliike, Kamux, Saka.

How much does a used Saab 9-5 cost?

The median asking price of Saab 9-5 cars for sale is 3,200 €, and the average is 4,562 €. Prices range from 900 € to 26,000 €.

What have used Saab 9-5 cars sold for?

161 Saab 9-5 cars have been sold while tracked. Realised prices vary by model year; for example, model year 2009 cars sold at a median of 4,995 €. Prices are each car's last asking price before the sale.

What model years of the Saab 9-5 are for sale?

Model years 1998–2012 are for sale. Model year 2004 has the most listings (12 cars).

How popular is the Saab 9-5?

The Saab 9-5 is the #2 most popular Saab model in Finland: its share of Saab cars for sale is 31.7 %.

How much value does a Saab 9-5 lose per year?

Based on median asking prices by model year, a used Saab 9-5's value falls by an average of 12.4% per year. The figure reflects the resale value trend of the used car.

How often does the Saab 9-5 fail its inspection?

The failure rate of Saab 9-5 cars in 2025 periodic inspections was 32.3 % on average (2,776 inspections, median mileage 269,000 km). The national average was 26.9 %. Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

What causes Saab 9-5 cars to fail their inspection?

In 2025 periodic inspections, Saab 9-5 cars recorded 1,704 defects leading to a failure, most often from: brakes, axles and suspension, chassis and body, emissions and leaks, engine and other equipment. The single most common defect was seisontajarrun dynamometritesti. Figures count defects, not cars, because a failed car often has several defects.

How fast does a Saab 9-5 sell?

Sold Saab 9-5 cars were listed for a median of 7 days before being sold.

What is the most common fuel type in Saab 9-5 cars?

The most common fuel type is petrol: 83% of cars for sale.

What share of Saab 9-5 cars have an automatic gearbox?

48% of Saab 9-5 cars for sale have an automatic gearbox.

Do dealers or private sellers sell more Saab 9-5 cars?

33% of cars for sale are dealer listings and 67% are from private sellers.

What is the most common Saab 9-5 body type?

The most common body type is sedan: 54% of cars for sale.

What is the typical mileage of a Saab 9-5?

The average mileage of Saab 9-5 cars for sale is 301,349 km.

Where in Finland are the most Saab 9-5 cars for sale?

The largest number of Saab 9-5 cars for sale is in Uusimaa (14 cars). The next largest regions are Pirkanmaa and Varsinais-Suomi.

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