2004 Saab 9-3 Aero
YS3FH79Y046011239
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 4 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 31, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($7,097)
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for YS3FH79Y046011239Full 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 2004 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 2004 Saab 9-3 has 6 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 22 MPG.
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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
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SEATSCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.NHTSA campaign 03V514000
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SEAT BELTSSOME 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 August 28, 2026.
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 Aero (this car) | $7,097 | 4 | — |
| 2005 Porsche 911 | $29,395 | 4 | +$22,298 |
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | $17,295 | 3 | +$10,198 |
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | $19,100 | 3 | +$12,003 |
| 2006 Toyota Camry Solara | $5,224 | 2 | −$1,873 |
| 2004 Ford Thunderbird | $9,495 | 2 | +$2,398 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 2 · 2004–2011What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 26 | $7,248 | 100% | 105,698 mi |
| 2007 | 25 | $5,999 | 83% | 121,311 mi |
| 2006 | 22 | $7,098 | 98% | 123,520 mi |
| 2005 | 18 | $5,643 | 78% | 119,449 mi |
| 2004 | 22 | $5,198 | 72% | 111,578 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
