A 2006 Saab 9-3 still asks 57% of what a 2011 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 73 sedans we price, that ranks #58, below the 72% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 5 (−63.6%). Calculated from 76 listings.
Saab 9-3 value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $2,800 | $7,500 | 6 | |
| 2010 | $1,000 | $9,078 | 5 | |
| 2009 | $2,500 | $6,950 | 3 | |
| 2008 | $1,400 | $6,995 | 5 | |
| 2007 | $4,000 | $8,000 | 6 | |
| 2006 | $1,800 | $2,700 | 3 | |
| 2005 | $1,300 | $6,500 | 20 | |
| 2004 | $1,000 | $4,900 | 3 | |
| 2003 | $2,450 | $3,325 | 4 | |
| 2002 | $5,750 | $7,900 | 5 | |
| 2001 | $1,100 | $14,995 | 4 | |
| 2000 | $2,950 | $16,500 | 5 | |
| 1999 | $1,500 | $9,050 | 7 |
How the Saab 9-3 depreciates
The newest Saab 9-3 has a median asking price of $3,500; a 12-year-older one runs about $3,500 — roughly 0% lost over 12 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Saab 9-3 hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Ford Focus keeps 78%, the Volkswagen Jetta 58% and the Subaru Legacy 100%, against 57% for the 9-3. The Ford Focus, Volkswagen Jetta and Subaru Legacy hold value better than the 9-3.
The Saab 9-3 market right now
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2005 Saab 9-3: a dealer trade-in offer is around $1,300, selling private-party nets about $3,500, and a lot asks near $6,500 — a $5,200 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the 9-3 costs a median 70% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 4 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Saab 9-3 price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $3,300 (8) | $4,500 (5) | +36% |
| 2008 | $4,850 (15) | $4,250 (10) | −12% |
| 2006 | $2,700 (16) | $6,450 (5) | +139% |
| 2004 | $2,425 (6) | $4,948 (6) | +104% |
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Saab 9-3 value FAQ
How much is a Saab 9-3 worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,000 to $7,500 across 13 model years. A 2005 is worth about $3,500, the median of 20 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Saab 9-3's value?
Among 9-3s from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $5,650, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $2,700.
Is a Saab 9-3 cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 70% more, across 4 recent model years in our listings.
Does the 9-3 hold value better than the Ford Focus?
No: over 5 years the 9-3 keeps 57% of its value and the Ford Focus 78%, by the median asking prices of the 2011 and 2006 model years.
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