Sell your 2006 Saab 9-3 for cash

The 2006 Saab 9-3 is a wagon that came with a choice of 2.0L 4-cyl and 2.8L 6-cyl engines. At 20 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2006 Saab 9-3 at a glance

Body styleSubcompact Cars, Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons
Engines2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl (turbocharged versions available)
TransmissionsManual 5-spd, Automatic (S5), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (S6)
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline
Fuel economy15–20 city / 25–29 highway / 19–23 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,550–$4,350 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂386–468 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA12 configurations: 9-3 Convertible, 9-3 Sport Sedan, 9-3 SportCombi
Age20 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 20 years old, most of a 2006 9-3's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a wagon, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 9-3. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the air bags, typically around 110,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2006 Saab 9-3 recalls

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2006 Saab 9-3. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Air BagsFeb 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V063000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2007, to July 24, 2008. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air…

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Seat BeltsJun 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V318000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible vehicles manufactured July 30, 2003, to February 15, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the driver's side front seat belt retractor may break, causing the seat belt webbing not to retract.

Risk: In the event of a crash, a seat belt that has not retracted may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

Common 2006 9-3 problems

Owners have filed 179 complaints about the 2006 Saab 9-3 with NHTSA. 11 reports involved a crash and 3 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 4 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Air Bags86
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic16
  • Seat Belts14
  • Electrical System10
  • Fuel/Propulsion System10
  • Service Brakes7

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Air Bags110,000 mi
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic38,000 mi
  • Seat Belts118,000 mi
  • Electrical System80,000 mi
  • Fuel/Propulsion System105,000 mi
  • Service Brakes78,000 mi

2006 Saab 9-3 service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 146 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2006 Saab 9-3. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Electrical System15
  • Engine and Engine Cooling15
  • Equipment11
  • Equipment11
  • Power Train10
  • Wheels9

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2025 · PIP5601C

    This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 2025 · PIT5074R

    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 2025 · PIT5074R

    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 2025 · PIT5074R

    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 4 defect investigations covering the 2006 Saab 9-3.

Air BagsEA21002 · opened Sep 2021, open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to

SuspensionEA08026 · opened Dec 2008, closed Jun 2010

Front Suspension Coil Spring Fracture

To date, ODI is aware of 142 non-duplicative complaints related to the alleged defect.In addition, ODI is aware of 2,626 subject vehicles with one or more warranty claims related to the alleged defect.In total, ODI is aware of 2,714 unique subject vehicles that have experienced one or more front suspension coil spring

SuspensionPE08051 · opened Aug 2008, closed Dec 2008

Front suspension coil spring fracture

On august 28, 2008, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation (pe08-051) to investigate alleged front suspension coil spring fractures in certain model year (my) 2003-2004 Saab 9-3 vehicles sold or registered in salt belt states.(note: for purposes of this investigation, the salt belt in

Service Brakes, HydraulicPE08005 · opened Jan 2008, closed Jun 2008

Reduced brake power-assist

Saab automobile ab, a subsidiary of general motors corp. (gm), manufactured 12,317 subject vehicles through february 15, 2008, equipped with the high feature v6 turbocharged engine identified by regular production option lp9.a tandem vacuum brake booster assembly provides brake power-assist.the engine is the primary va

Other Saab 9-3 years

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Selling a 2006 9-3: questions

How much is a 2006 Saab 9-3 worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2006 9-3 that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2006 9-3s that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2006 9-3 with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Saab 9-3; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2006 9-3?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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