A 2011 Saab 9-3 averages $4,400 today, with most selling between $2,300 and $4,600. ForCar prices the Saab 9-3 from real US listings across 13 model years ($2,650–$8,913) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2006 Saab 9-3 still asks 68% of what a 2011 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 70 sedans we price, that ranks #40, below the 71% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 2 (−60.7%), after which losses ease to about 32.9% a year. Calculated from 87 listings.
Saab 9-3 value by year
What a Saab 9-3 is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $2,300 | $4,600 | 3 | |
| 2010 | $1,800 | $8,913 | 17 | |
| 2009 | $3,200 | $7,900 | 5 | |
| 2008 | $1,595 | $6,740 | 11 | |
| 2007 | $2,500 | $8,995 | 6 | |
| 2006 | $2,000 | $7,777 | 7 | |
| 2005 | $1,100 | $6,500 | 8 | |
| 2004 | $1,500 | $6,990 | 8 | |
| 2003 | $1,500 | $7,995 | 6 | |
| 2002 | $5,750 | $7,900 | 5 | |
| 2001 | $1,100 | $14,995 | 5 | |
| 2000 | $2,950 | $16,500 | 3 | |
| 1999 | $1,500 | $4,000 | 3 |
How the Saab 9-3 depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Saab 9-3 loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Saab 9-3 averages $4,400; a 12-year-older one runs about $3,000 — roughly 32% lost over 12 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Saab 9-3 hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2011 price a 2006 car still asks. Higher is better — the Saab 9-3 sits at #40 of 70, against a class median of 71%.
The Saab 9-3 market right now
What the market asks for a Saab 9-3 at each model year — the median of 229 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Saab 9-3 value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Saab 9-3 is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Saab 9-3 has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2011 Saab 9-3: a dealer trade-in offer is around $2,300, selling private-party nets about $4,400, and a lot asks near $4,600 — a $2,300 spread on the same car.
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Saab 9-3 value FAQ
How much is a Saab 9-3 worth?
A 2011 Saab 9-3 averages $4,400 today (roughly $2,300–$4,600). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Saab 9-3 value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Saab 9-3 value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Saab 9-3 from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Saab 9-3 year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Saab 9-3 Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Saab 9-3s are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.
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