Saab 9-3, 2008, Lahti

Saab 9-3 SportCombi 1.9 TTiD Vector Business 180 hp M6 – 2008

Saab 9-3 SportCombi is being auctioned with a powerful 180 hp 1.9 TTiD twin-turbo diesel engine and 6-speed manual gearbox.

The car starts and is driveable. Mileage approximately 435,000 km.

The car failed its periodic inspection on 17/09/2026 due to rust damage to the chassis. The defects and repair notices identified at the inspection are listed below.

Basic information

• Model year: 2008

• First registered: 29/09/2008

• Mileage: approximately 435,000 km

• Engine: 1.9 TTiD twin-turbo diesel

• Power: 132 kW / 180 hp

• Gearbox: 6-speed manual

• Drive: front-wheel drive

• Body style: SportCombi / estate

• Fuel: diesel

• Colour: blue

• Registration number: BHZ-386

• VIN: YS3FF56P381156946

• CO₂ emissions: 154 g/km

Equipment

The Vector Business equipment includes, among other things:

• Automatic climate control

• Cruise control*

• Leather/cloth sports seats

• Leather sports steering wheel

• Multi-function steering wheel

• Trip computer

• Radio/CD player

• AUX connection

• Electric windows

• Electrically adjustable door mirrors

• Central locking with remote control

• Alloy wheels

• ABS brakes

• Traction control

• Split rear seat

*The presence and operation of all equipment have not been separately checked.

Included

• Two sets of tyres

• Keys

Inspection and known defects

The car underwent its periodic inspection on 17/09/2026, when the inspection result was failed. The mileage at inspection was 434,410 km.

Defect resulting in failure:

• Chassis cross-member, rear right: rust damage above the axle – FAILED

Repair notices issued at inspection:

• Chassis sections and floor panel, rear left: small isolated area of rust damage next to the fuel filter

• Front exhaust system: leaking from the flexible section

• Right dipped-beam headlamp: not working

• Left reversing light: not working

• Right front door: cannot be opened from outside; exterior handle not working

The latest passed periodic inspection was carried out on 10/11/2025.

Condition

The car starts and is driveable.

However, this is an 18-year-old car with approximately 435,000 km, currently failed at inspection. The car is sold for repair, and the seller has not estimated the cost of repairing the rust damage identified at inspection.

The car may also have other age-, mileage- and normal-wear-related defects or shortcomings that have not been separately examined.

The vehicle is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The buyer must take the known defects and repair requirements into account when bidding.

A driveable 180 hp TTiD SportCombi Saab for a Saab enthusiast to restore, use as a daily-driver project or dismantle for parts.

We recommend viewing the car in person before bidding.