On sale 27 daysOn sale 27 d
1,800 €
Private seller, Iisalmi, Pohjois-Savo
1 / 10 Image source: Culper, Nettiauto
The 2005 Saab 9-3 Cabriolet 2,0t Vector Sentronic is a front-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 95 kW (129 hp).
The asking price is 1,880 € (plus a 90 € handling fee). That is 920 € (33%) below bilbil.fi's estimated market price of 2,800 €. The estimate is based on 300 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 83%.
The asking price has been reduced once, by 620 € from the original 2,500 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 10 days and a private seller in about 12 days.
The odometer reads 328,000 km, which works out at about 15,000 km per year. The car was inspected 8/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 8/2027. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is axles and suspension.
- Tow bar
- Leather upholstery
This car has been sold before within bilbil.fi's tracking: it sold on 25/08/2026 for 2,500 €, at 320,000 km. It is now listed for 620 € less than in that sale. It has covered about 8,000 km more since.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 365 € per year
- Insurance 490 € per year
- Financing instalment 62 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 860 € per year.
The original tyre size is 215/55 R16.
The seller is Culper (Hyvinkää).
The car has been for sale since 01/10/2026.
Basic information
- Registration number
- THI-946
- Mileage
- 328,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity 20% off
- Engine
- 2.0 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2005
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Office fee
- 90 €
- Body type
- Sedan
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Black
- Tyre size
- 215/55 R16
- Wheel size
- 16″
- In traffic use in Finland
- 1 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- YS3FF49S251048856
- bilbil.fi ID
- 142936
Technical details
- Power
- 95 kW / 129 hp
- Torque
- 265 Nm
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 10.5 s
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- CO2 emissions
- 223 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,535 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,990 kg
- Max towing weight
- 1,600 kg
- Towing weight (unbraked)
- 750 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,640 × 1,760 × 1,470 mm
- First registration
- 09/05/2005
- Last inspection
- 8/2026
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- Leather upholstery
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
Asking price: 1,880 €
Next inspection due around 8/2027
About 10 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 8/2026.
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Failures in the same model series
757 cars of the Saab 9-3 model series (first registered in 2005) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 611 defects leading to a failure, or 80.7 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 93. 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
- Axles and suspension 35.1
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 21.7
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Emissions and leaks 7.7
Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks
The remaining 20.1 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (456). Median mileage 274,000 km.
Sale periods
Private seller, Hyvinkää, Uusimaa 28 days
Culper Oy, Hyvinkää, Uusimaa 1 day for sale
28/7/202618/8/20269/9/20261/10/2026
sale
Sales
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Time on market | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/08/2026 | 2,500 € | 320,000 km | 28 days | Private seller, Hyvinkää, Uusimaa |
Listing changes
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Estimated monthly instalment approx. 62 €/mo
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Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.
- Base tax 365 €/yr
- Driving power tax 0 €/yr
- Total vehicle tax 365 €/yr
Base tax is based on CO₂ emissions (NEDC), 223 g/km.
Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).
Driver's age 45 yrs
- Liability insurance230 €/yr
- Comprehensive260 €/yr
- Total insurance490 €/yr
≈ 41 €/mo
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Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.
Saab 9-3 (2003–2012) · 2.0t. sportsedan (129kW)
Tyre sizes for this car
- 215/55 R16 Original
- 235/30 R20 Recommended
- 235/35 R19 Recommended
- 235/40 R18 Recommended
- 225/40 R18 Recommended
- 235/45 R17 Recommended
- 225/45 R17 Recommended
- 205/55 R16 Recommended
- 195/65 R15 Recommended
Wheel sizes for this car
15″
16″
17″
18″
19″
20″
Original wheel size: 16″
What do the sizes mean?
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Frequently asked questions about this car
Which car has the registration THI-946?
THI-946 is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Cabriolet 2,0t Vector Sentronic with 328,000 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 1,880 €.
How much does Saab 9-3 Cabriolet 2,0t Vector Sentronic cost?
Saab 9-3 Cabriolet 2,0t Vector Sentronic is for sale at 1,880 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to bilbil.fi's price estimate, the asking price is below market price (estimated market price 2,800 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The listing entered bilbil.fi's tracking on 01/10/2026.
Has the price been reduced?
Yes. The asking price is 620 € below the original listing price.
Has this car been on the market before?
Yes: this car has one earlier completed sale on record. It was last sold on 25/08/2026 for 2,500 €, and it has been driven about 8,000 km more since then.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 2005 and was first registered on 09/05/2005.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 328,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 8/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
42.1 % of Saab 9-3 cars first registered in 2005 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (757 inspections, median mileage 274,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2005 Saab in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 1,166 Saab passenger cars first used in 2005 in traffic use in Finland. That is 1.3 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 19th most common brand of that year among 34 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (94 %). The figure is a 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 2005, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 80.7 defects per 100 inspections, against 93 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 automatic.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Tow bar, Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 365 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the driving power tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 215/55 R16.
Where is Saab 9-3 Cabriolet 2,0t Vector Sentronic located?
The car is located in Uusimaa (Hyvinkää, Uusimaa).
How much does the car cost to keep per year?
The estimate is 855 € per year: vehicle tax 365 €, insurance 490 €. Insurance and energy are estimates; vehicle tax is calculated from the car's own data.
Who is selling this car?
The seller is Culper (Hyvinkää).
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.