The 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero is an all-wheel-drive estate, petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.8 litres and an output of 206 kW (280 hp). The car is imported from Sweden. Used imports of this make totalled 371 cars in 2023–2025, 52 of them 2008 cars.

The asking price is 10,900 €. That is in line with bilbil.fi's estimated market price of 11,100 €. The estimate is based on 336 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 72%.

A dealer typically sells this model in about 10 days and a private seller in about 12 days.

The odometer reads 250,000 km, which works out at about 13,000 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.

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar
  • Parking sensors
  • Leather upholstery

This car has been sold before within bilbil.fi's tracking: it sold on 03/09/2026 for 10,490 €, at 242,000 km. It is now listed for 410 € more than in that sale. It has covered about 8,000 km more since.

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,110 € per year.

The original tyre size is 235/45 R18.

The seller is J. Rinta-Jouppi (Hämeenlinna).

The car has been for sale for 11 days since 29/10/2026.

Basic information

Registration number
CMI-983
Mileage
250,000 km
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Fuel
Petrol
Displacement
2,792 cm³
Model year
2008
First registration
31/01/2008
Type approval number
e4*2001/116*0065
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
Acceleration (0–100)
7.8 s
Body type
Estate
Colour
Silver
Tyre size
235/45 R18
Wheel size
18″
Last inspection
8/2026
Last service
7/2026, 241,000 km
In traffic use in Finland
1 cars
Steering wheel
Left-hand
Imported car
Yes, from Sweden
Country of manufacture
Sweden
Assembly plant
Saab, Trollhättan
bilbil.fi ID
158351

Engine and drivetrain

Engine code
B284R
Engine layout
V engine
Cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
4
Engine position
Front
Fuel injection
Indirect injection
Forced induction
Turbo
Fuel grade
Petrol 95
Power
206 kW / 280 hp
Engine speed at peak power
5,500 rpm
Engine speed at peak torque
2,150 rpm
Number of gears
6
Top speed
245 km/h

Consumption and emissions

Fuel consumption
18.6 l/100 km (urban)
Fuel tank
58 l
CO2 emissions
279 g/km
Exhaust aftertreatment
Catalytic converter
Pass-by noise
72 dB

Dimensions and weights

Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,670 × 1,802 × 1,500 mm
Wheelbase
2,675 mm
Turning circle
11.4 m
Boot space
419 l
Boot space, seats folded
1,273 l
Kerb weight
1,810 kg
Gross weight
2,280 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Max towing weight
1,600 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
750 kg

Body and chassis

Seats
5
Doors
4
Front suspension
Coil springs
Rear suspension
Coil springs
Front brakes
Disc brakes
Rear brakes
Disc brakes
Tyre pressure monitoring
Direct (sensors in the wheels)

The information on this page is compiled by Bilbil from dozens of public and non-public sources from Finland and elsewhere in Europe. Check the details stated by the seller in the original listing.

Generation
Generation 2 facelift (YS3F)
Produced
2007–2011
Sub-model
SportCombi (YS3F)

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Leather upholstery
  • Parking sensors
  • Tow bar

Equipment rating

Asking price: 10,900 €

At market price

Market price estimate 11,100 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 336 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Saab 9-3, 2008) 8,610 €
  • Sold by a dealer +2,380 €
  • Two sets of tyres +110 €
  • Market price estimate 11,100 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, leather upholstery, parking sensors.

10,400 €10,600 €10,800 €11,000 €6/8/20267/9/20269/10/20269/11/2026
DatePriceChangeListing
06/08/202610,490 €–Private seller
29/10/202610,900 €–J. Rinta-Jouppi Hämeenlinna

Next inspection due around 8/2027

About 9 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

1,237 cars of the Saab 9-3 model series (first registered in 2008) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 806 defects leading to a failure, or 65.2 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 75.7. 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
  1. Axles and suspension 34.9

    432 defects, All cars 27.5

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

  2. Brakes 18.6

    230 defects, All cars 20.9

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 5.3

    65 defects, All cars 7.9

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

The remaining 9.8 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (421). Median mileage 280,000 km.

Sale periods

Private seller, Lahti, Päijät-Häme 27 days
J. Rinta-Jouppi Hämeenlinna, Kanta-Häme 11 days for sale
6/8/20267/9/20269/10/20269/11/2026

sale

Sales

SoldPriceMileageTime on marketSeller
03/09/202610,490 €242,000 km28 daysPrivate seller, Lahti, Päijät-Häme

Listing changes

Change
29/10/2026Seller changed Private seller → J. Rinta-Jouppi Hämeenlinna
29/10/2026Asking price J. Rinta-Jouppi Hämeenlinna10,490 € ↑ 10,900 €
29/10/2026Mileage J. Rinta-Jouppi Hämeenlinna242,000 km ↑ 250,000 km

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CountryPeriodAsking priceOdometer
1Swedennot knownnot knownnot known
2Finland8/2026–11/202610,900 €250,000 km

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Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.

  • Base tax 487 €/yr
  • Driving power tax 0 €/yr
  • Total vehicle tax 487 €/yr

Base tax is based on CO₂ emissions (NEDC), 279 g/km.

Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).

Driver's age 45 yrs

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  • Liability insurance280 €/yr
  • Comprehensive −25% Without discount 450 €/yr 340 €/yr
  • Total insuranceWithout discount 730 €/yr 620 €/yr

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Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.

Saab 9-3 (2008–2016) · 2.8T XWD V6 Aero. sportcombi (206kW)

Tyre sizes for this car

  • 235/45 R18 Original
  • 235/35 R19 Recommended
  • 235/40 R18 Recommended
  • 235/45 R17 Recommended
  • 225/50 R17 Recommended

Wheel sizes for this car

17″
18″
19″

Original wheel size: 18″

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Frequently asked questions about this car

Which car has the registration CMI-983?

CMI-983 is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero with 250,000 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 10,900 €.

How much does Saab 9-3 Aero cost?

Saab 9-3 Aero is for sale at 10,900 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to bilbil.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 11,100 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 11 days. The listing entered bilbil.fi's tracking on 29/10/2026.

Has this car been on the market before?

Yes: this car has one earlier completed sale on record. It was last sold on 03/09/2026 for 10,490 €, and it has been driven about 8,000 km more since then.

What model year is the car?

The car is model year 2008 and was first registered on 31/01/2008. It was imported to Finland as a used car.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 250,000 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?

37 % of Saab 9-3 cars first registered in 2008 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (1,237 inspections, median mileage 280,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2008 Saab in Finland?

On 30/09/2026 there were 1,351 Saab passenger cars first used in 2008 in traffic use in Finland. That is 1.3 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 18th most common brand of that year among 36 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (59.1 %). The figure is a snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.

How common are used imports of this make?

371 used Saab passenger cars were imported into Finland in 2023–2025, 0.3% of all used passenger-car imports; 52 of them were 2008 cars. The most common source countries for used passenger-car imports are Sweden (52%) and Germany (30%).

What causes inspection failures for this model year?

For Saab 9-3 cars first registered in 2008, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 65.2 defects per 100 inspections, against 75.7 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, Parking sensors, Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 487 € 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 235/45 R18.

Where is Saab 9-3 Aero located?

The car is located in Kanta-Häme (Hämeenlinna, Kanta-Häme).

When was the car last serviced?

According to the listing, the last service was 7/2026, 241,000 km.

How much does the car cost to keep per year?

The estimate is 1,107 € per year: vehicle tax 487 €, insurance 620 €. Insurance and energy are estimates; vehicle tax is calculated from the car's own data.

Who is selling this car?

The seller is J. Rinta-Jouppi (Hämeenlinna).

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.