2005 Saab 9-3 ARC

VIN YS3FD79Y856017691
Typical market price
$6,499
19 comparable listings

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2005 Saab 9-3 ARC

VIN YS3FD79Y856017691

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Market price range

Based on 19 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 7, 2026
Below market
$3,298
Typical price
$6,499
Above market
$11,120

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for YS3FD79Y856017691
Trim
ARC
Engine
2.0L
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Convertible/Cabriolet
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
2005
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
26
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 2005 Saab 9-3 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $10,550
Insurance $6,800
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $24,350

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Model-level data for the 2005 Saab 9-3 from EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 3, 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.

Jan Mar Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
January 2026 $5,492
March 2026 $5,497
July 2026 $6,748
August 2026 $4,248

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
2009 12 $8,995 100% 97,228 mi
2008 31 $6,450 72% 122,158 mi
2007 17 $5,500 61% 127,373 mi
2006 22 $5,995 67% 123,466 mi
2005 12 $4,495 50% 126,649 mi
2004 24 $4,448 49% 117,134 mi
2003 10 $4,995 56% 107,544 mi

Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.

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