Depreciation & used values · Saloon
Saab 9-3 depreciation
The Saab 9-3 loses about 44% of its value in its first three years. From a list price of £28,500, a 2012 example with around 145,500 miles on the clock is worth about £2,200 today. The year-by-year table below values every age of 9-3 at its typical mileage, from the same model behind its full profile.
Value by registration year
What a used 9-3 is worth, year by year
Each row values that year's 9-3 at its typical mileage (10,402 miles a year). The headline is the midpoint of a private sale and a dealer forecourt price; the range reflects condition and history.
| Reg year | Age | Typical miles | Est. value | Likely range | Of new price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 14 yrs | 145,500 | £2,200 | £1,850–£2,550 | 8% |
| 2011 | 15 yrs | 156,000 | £1,600 | £1,350–£1,850 | 6% |
| 2010 | 16 yrs | 166,500 | £1,400 | £1,200–£1,600 | 5% |
| 2009 | 17 yrs | 177,000 | £1,000 | £850–£1,150 | 4% |
| 2008 | 18 yrs | 187,000 | £900 | £750–£1,050 | 4% |
| 2007 | 19 yrs | 197,500 | £850 | £700–£950 | 4% |
| 2006 | 20 yrs | 208,000 | £750 | £650–£900 | 3% |
| 2005 | 21 yrs | 218,500 | £700 | £600–£800 | 3% |
| 2004 | 22 yrs | 229,000 | £650 | £550–£750 | 3% |
| 2003 | 23 yrs | 239,000 | £600 | £500–£700 | 3% |
Values are the Forecourt model's estimate at each age's typical mileage, not offers. For a specific mileage, trim and region, use the full 9-3 profile →
The depreciation curve
Share of original value retained by age (to 23 years). The same curve drives the interactive chart on the profile.
Best time to buy or sell
Hold — Fair value — the 4-year mark is the sweet spot
- Loses about 9% a year around 3 years old
- Steepest losses are over by about 4 years
- UK numbers shrinking (-14.8% year on year)
- Reliability 59/100
9-3 depreciation — quick answers
How much does a Saab 9-3 depreciate?
The Saab 9-3 loses about 44% of its value in the first three years. A 2012 example with around 145,500 miles is worth about £2,200 today.
What is a 2012 Saab 9-3 worth?
A 2012 Saab 9-3 at a typical 145,500 miles is worth about £2,200 — likely between £1,850 and £2,550 depending on condition and history.
When is the best time to buy or sell a Saab 9-3?
Fair value — the 4-year mark is the sweet spot. It loses about 9.1% a year around 3 years old, with the steepest losses over by roughly 4 years.