2005 Saab 9-3 ARC
YS3FD79Y856017125
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· $1,601 below typical price
Indian Trail, NC
This 2005 Saab 9-3 ARC is listed at $5,899 with 125,693 miles in Indian Trail, NC.
Sold by AG Automotive
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2005 Saab 9-3 ARC
VIN YS3FD79Y856017125
Market price range
Based on 15 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 12, 2026This vehicle: $5,899 — $1,601 below the typical market price ($7,500)
Asking $5,899 · typical market price $7,500 · based on 15 comparable same-build listings.
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Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AG Automotive | Indian Trail, NC 28079 | $5,899 | 125,693 mi | 2026-10-03 | 5 d ago |
| All City Auto Sales | Indian Trail, NC 28079 | $5,000 | 125,693 mi | 2026-09-21 | 19 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AG Automotive | Indian Trail, NC 28079 | $6,586 | 125,693 mi | 2026-10-03 | 5 d ago |
| All City Auto Sales | Indian Trail, NC 28079 | $5,687 | 125,693 mi | 2026-09-20 | 7 d ago |
| All City Auto Sales II | 28079 | $7,497 | 125,693 mi | 2026-05-07 | 82 d ago |
| All City Auto Sales II | Indian Trail, NC 28079 | $5,687 | 125,693 mi | 2026-05-07 | 9 d ago |
| All City Auto Sales I | Indian Trail, NC 28079 | $6,998 | 125,693 mi | 2026-02-09 | 125 d ago |
| All City Auto | Indian Trail, NC 28079 | $6,998 | 125,693 mi | 2026-02-08 | 125 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for YS3FD79Y856017125Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 22 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2005 Saab 9-3 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2005 Saab 9-3 has 3 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 22 MPG.
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SEAT BELTSGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible vehicles manufactured July 30, 2003, to February 15, 2011.NHTSA campaign 14V318000
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETI AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS, PART NUMBERS TU456 AND TU303, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AS AFTERMARKET AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLES LISTED…NHTSA campaign 11E009000
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCERTAIN 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
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 2005 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 2005 Saab 9-3 over the last 4 months — the market softened $1,244 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | $5,492 |
| March 2026 | $5,497 |
| July 2026 | $6,748 |
| August 2026 | $4,248 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Saab 9-3 ARC (this car) | $5,899 | 15 | — |
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | $23,450 | 6 | +$17,551 |
| 2007 Pontiac Solstice | $13,622 | 5 | +$7,723 |
| 2007 Porsche 911 | $56,898 | 5 | +$50,999 |
| 2006 Ford Mustang | $30,995 | 4 | +$25,096 |
| 2005 Ford Thunderbird | $19,400 | 3 | +$13,501 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
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 | 11 | $6,900 | 100% | 99,607 mi |
| 2009 | 11 | $9,995 | 145% | 87,592 mi |
| 2008 | 27 | $7,200 | 104% | 113,857 mi |
| 2007 | 18 | $5,498 | 80% | 128,861 mi |
| 2006 | 20 | $5,995 | 87% | 122,411 mi |
| 2004 | 23 | $4,495 | 65% | 118,560 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
