2004 Saab 9-3 ARC

VIN YS3FD79Y746016059
Typical market price
$5,098
8 comparable listings

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2004 Saab 9-3 ARC

VIN YS3FD79Y746016059

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Market price range

Based on 8 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 12, 2026
Below market
$3,248
Typical price
$5,098
Above market
$13,186

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Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
— Portland, OR 97223 $6,990 137,900 mi 2026-10-05 3 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for YS3FD79Y746016059
Trim
ARC
Engine
2.0L
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Convertible/Cabriolet
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
2004
Made by
SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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  • ✗ Backup camera
  • ✗ Blind-spot monitor
  • ✗ Lane departure
  • ✗ ABS
  • ✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
22
MPG
City
19
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
$2,110 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 22 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2004 Saab 9-3 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $10,550
Insurance $5,525
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $23,075

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2004 Saab 9-3 has 6 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 22 MPG.

6 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    CERTAIN SPORT SEDAN AND CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A VACUUM PIPE CHECK VALVE FOR THE BRAKE BOOSTER THAT MAY FAIL FROM EXPOSURE TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.
    NHTSA campaign 05V236000
  • SEATS
    CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.
    NHTSA campaign 03V514000
  • SEAT BELTS
    SOME SPORT SEDANS WERE BUILT WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT WERE DAMAGED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
    NHTSA campaign 04V226000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2004 Saab 9-3 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2004 Saab 9-3 over the last 4 months — the market softened $432 in that span.

Mar Aug Sep Oct
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
March 2026 $5,380
August 2026 $4,297
September 2026 $3,994
October 2026 $4,948

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car
Model Median price For sale nearby vs this car
2004 Saab 9-3 ARC (this car) $5,098 8 —
2002 Lexus SC $17,999 7 +$12,901
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class $20,200 7 +$15,102
2004 Porsche 911 $48,850 6 +$43,752
2004 Porsche Boxster $17,932 4 +$12,834
2006 BMW M3CI $25,990 3 +$20,892

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Market by model year

Gen 1 · 1999–2011

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2011 10 $6,448 100% 111,362 mi
2009 13 $9,995 155% 91,506 mi
2008 28 $7,098 110% 114,931 mi
2007 18 $5,498 85% 128,861 mi
2006 21 $5,995 93% 126,773 mi
2005 13 $4,995 77% 123,452 mi
2004 24 $4,247 66% 116,856 mi

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