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Saab 9-3 insurance group

Compare car insurance costs for your Saab 9-3 based on your age and location.

The Saab 9-3 is a family vehicle that was made available in the late 1990s and produced until the early 2000s. It always offered plenty of space and a great range of engines, but its handling is regarded as inferior to other entry-level vehicles. In this guide, you’ll find out how much it costs to insure based on the age and location of the driver.

What insurance group does the Saab 9-3 fall under?

All vehicles are given a specific insurance group that ranges from 1 (cheapest) to 50 (most expensive) which helps determine the cost of your premium. Saab 9-3 models can be found in insurance group 19 to 41. That’s a broad range, meaning costs will vary significantly between different Saab 9-3 insurance groups. As an example, a 30-year-old driver in an average postcode could pay around £701 for cover on a Saab 9-3 1.8i Linear 4d that is in insurance group 20 or around £1,776 for a Saab 9-3 2.8 XWD V6 Turbo X 4d that is in insurance group 41. This shows the impact on premium pricing when one car is in a much higher insurance group.

Model / Version Group (1-50) 20yrs 30yrs 40yrs 50yrs Get quote
1.8i Linear 4d 20 £2,275 £701 £679 £638 Get Quote
2.2TiD Linear 4d 23 £2,933 £692 £685 £632 Get Quote
2.2TiD Linear 4d (6) 23 £2,933 £692 £685 £632 Get Quote
1.9D Linear (150bhp) 4d 25 £2,732 £679 £662 £619 Get Quote
1.9D Linear (150bhp) 4d Auto 25 £2,732 £679 £662 £619 Get Quote
1.9D Linear 4d 25 £2,732 £679 £662 £619 Get Quote
1.8t Linear 4d 27 £5,261 £831 £803 £733 Get Quote
1.8t Linear 4d Auto 27 £5,261 £831 £803 £733 Get Quote
1.8t Linear BioPower 4d 27 £5,261 £831 £803 £733 Get Quote
1.8t Linear BioPower 4d Auto 27 £5,261 £831 £803 £733 Get Quote
2.0t Linear 4d 27 £5,261 £831 £803 £733 Get Quote
2.0t Linear 4d (06) 27 £5,261 £831 £803 £733 Get Quote
2.0t Linear 4d Auto 27 £5,261 £831 £803 £733 Get Quote
1.9TiD Linear Sport Airflow (120bhp) 4d 25 £2,732 £679 £662 £619 Get Quote
1.9TiD Linear Sport Airflow (150bhp) 4d 25 £2,732 £679 £662 £619 Get Quote
1.8i Linear Sport 4d 20 £2,275 £701 £679 £638 Get Quote
1.8t Linear Sport 4d 25 £2,732 £679 £662 £619 Get Quote
1.8t Linear Sport 4d Auto 25 £2,732 £679 £662 £619 Get Quote
1.9D Linear Sport (150bhp) 4d 25 £2,732 £679 £662 £619 Get Quote
1.9D Linear Sport (150bhp) 4d Auto 25 £2,732 £679 £662 £619 Get Quote
1.9D Linear Sport 4d 25 £2,732 £679 £662 £619 Get Quote
1.8t Linear Sport BioPower 4d 27 £5,261 £831 £803 £733 Get Quote
1.8t Linear Sport BioPower 4d Auto 27 £5,261 £831 £803 £733 Get Quote
2.0t Linear Sport 4d 27 £5,261 £831 £803 £733 Get Quote
2.0t Linear Sport 4d (06) 27 £5,261 £831 £803 £733 Get Quote
2.0t Linear Sport 4d Auto 27 £5,261 £831 £803 £733 Get Quote
1.8i Linear SE 4d (07) 19 £1,933 £706 £695 £654 Get Quote
1.8t Linear SE 4d Auto (07) 23 £2,933 £692 £685 £632 Get Quote
1.9TiD Linear SE (120bhp) 4d (07) 24 £3,912 £815 £739 £691 Get Quote
1.9TiD Linear SE (150bhp) 4d (07) 24 £3,912 £815 £739 £691 Get Quote
1.9TiD Linear SE (150bhp) 4d Auto (07) 24 £3,912 £815 £739 £691 Get Quote
1.8t Linear SE 4d (07) 26 £2,392 £585 £556 £510 Get Quote
1.8t Linear SE BioPower (6) 4d 26 £2,392 £585 £556 £510 Get Quote
1.8t Linear SE BioPower 4d Auto (07) 26 £2,392 £585 £556 £510 Get Quote
1.8t Linear SE BioPower 4d (07) 29 £3,242 £680 £685 £625 Get Quote
1.9TiD Vector Airflow (120bhp) 4d 26 £2,392 £585 £556 £510 Get Quote
1.9TiD Vector Airflow (150bhp) 4d 26 £2,392 £585 £556 £510 Get Quote
1.8i Airflow (09/07-08/09) 4d (Sat Nav) 18 £1,513 £613 £577 £524 Get Quote
1.8i Airflow 4d (07) 18 £1,513 £613 £577 £524 Get Quote
1.8i Airflow 4d 20 £2,275 £701 £679 £638 Get Quote
1.8i Airflow 4d (Sat Nav) 20 £2,275 £701 £679 £638 Get Quote
1.8t Airflow 4d Auto (07) 22 £3,437 £777 £754 £692 Get Quote
1.8t Airflow 4d Auto (Sat Nav) 22 £3,437 £777 £754 £692 Get Quote
1.8t Linear SE (6) 4d 23 £2,933 £692 £685 £632 Get Quote
1.9TiD (150bhp) Airflow 4d (Sat Nav) 23 £2,933 £692 £685 £632 Get Quote
1.9TiD (150bhp) Airflow 4d Auto (Sat Nav) 23 £2,933 £692 £685 £632 Get Quote
1.9TiD Airflow (120bhp) 4d (07) 23 £2,933 £692 £685 £632 Get Quote
1.9TiD Airflow (120bhp) 4d (Sat Nav) (07) 23 £2,933 £692 £685 £632 Get Quote
1.9TiD Airflow (150bhp) 4d (07) 23 £2,933 £692 £685 £632 Get Quote
1.9TiD Airflow (150bhp) 4d Auto (07) 23 £2,933 £692 £685 £632 Get Quote
1.8t Airflow (10/06-06/07) 4d (Sat Nav) 25 £2,732 £679 £662 £619 Get Quote
1.8t Airflow (10/06-06/07) 4d Auto (Sat Nav) 25 £2,732 £679 £662 £619 Get Quote
1.8t Airflow (6) 4d 25 £2,732 £679 £662 £619 Get Quote
1.8t Airflow (Sat Nav) (6) 4d 25 £2,732 £679 £662 £619 Get Quote
1.8t Airflow 4d 25 £2,732 £679 £662 £619 Get Quote
1.8t Airflow 4d (07) 25 £2,732 £679 £662 £619 Get Quote
1.8t Airflow 4d (Sat Nav) 25 £2,732 £679 £662 £619 Get Quote
1.8t Airflow 4d Auto 25 £2,732 £679 £662 £619 Get Quote
1.9TiD Airflow (120bhp) 4d 25 £2,732 £679 £662 £619 Get Quote
1.9TiD Airflow (120bhp) 4d (Sat Nav) 25 £2,732 £679 £662 £619 Get Quote
1.9TiD Airflow 4d (150bhp) 25 £2,732 £679 £662 £619 Get Quote
1.9TiD Airflow 4d (150bhp) (Sat Nav) 25 £2,732 £679 £662 £619 Get Quote
1.9TiD Airflow 4d Auto (150bhp) 25 £2,732 £679 £662 £619 Get Quote
1.9TiD Airflow 4d Auto (150bhp) (Sat Nav) 25 £2,732 £679 £662 £619 Get Quote
1.8i Arc 4d 23 £2,933 £692 £685 £632 Get Quote
2.2TiD Arc 4d 23 £2,933 £692 £685 £632 Get Quote
2.2TiD Arc 4d (6) 23 £2,933 £692 £685 £632 Get Quote
1.8t Arc 4d 29 £3,242 £680 £685 £625 Get Quote
1.8t Arc 4d Auto 29 £3,242 £680 £685 £625 Get Quote
2.0t Arc 4d 29 £3,242 £680 £685 £625 Get Quote
2.0t Arc 4d Auto 29 £3,242 £680 £685 £625 Get Quote
1.9TTiD Aero (180bhp) 4d (07) 29 £3,242 £680 £685 £625 Get Quote
1.9TTiD Aero (180bhp) 4d Auto (07) 29 £3,242 £680 £685 £625 Get Quote
2.0T (220bhp) XWD Aero 4d 31 £4,579 £934 £849 £705 Get Quote
2.0T (220bhp) XWD Aero 4d Auto 31 £4,579 £934 £849 £705 Get Quote
2.0T Aero 4d 31 £4,579 £934 £849 £705 Get Quote
2.0T Aero 4d (5) 31 £4,579 £934 £849 £705 Get Quote
2.0T Aero 4d Auto 31 £4,579 £934 £849 £705 Get Quote
2.0T XWD Aero 4d 31 £4,579 £934 £849 £705 Get Quote
2.0T XWD Aero 4d Auto 31 £4,579 £934 £849 £705 Get Quote
2.0T (220bhp) Aero 4d 32 £4,346 £908 £830 £773 Get Quote
2.0T (220bhp) Aero 4d Auto 32 £4,346 £908 £830 £773 Get Quote
2.0T Aero 4d (07) 32 £4,346 £908 £830 £773 Get Quote
2.0T Aero 4d Auto (07) 32 £4,346 £908 £830 £773 Get Quote
2.8T Aero 4d 36 £25,205 £1,838 £1,525 £1,319 Get Quote
2.8T Aero 4d Auto 36 £25,205 £1,838 £1,525 £1,319 Get Quote
2.8 V6 Aero 4d (07) 37 £7,807 £1,114 £968 £742 Get Quote
2.8 V6 Aero 4d Auto (07) 37 £7,807 £1,114 £968 £742 Get Quote
2.8 XWD V6 Aero 4d 37 £7,807 £1,114 £968 £742 Get Quote
2.8 XWD V6 Aero 4d Auto 37 £7,807 £1,114 £968 £742 Get Quote
2.8 XWD V6 Turbo X 4d 41 £13,589 £1,776 £1,427 £1,201 Get Quote
2.8 XWD V6 Turbo X 4d Auto 41 £13,589 £1,776 £1,427 £1,201 Get Quote
1.8i Vector Sport 4d (07) 19 £1,933 £706 £695 £654 Get Quote
1.8i Vector Sport 4d 21 £2,825 £722 £695 £676 Get Quote
1.8t Vector Sport (6) 4d 23 £2,933 £692 £685 £632 Get Quote
1.8t Vector Sport 4d Auto (07) 23 £2,933 £692 £685 £632 Get Quote
1.9 TTiD (130bhp) Vector Sport 4d 24 £3,912 £815 £739 £691 Get Quote
1.9TiD Vector Sport (120bhp) 4d (07) 24 £3,912 £815 £739 £691 Get Quote
1.9TiD Vector Sport (150bhp) 4d (07) 24 £3,912 £815 £739 £691 Get Quote
1.9TiD Vector Sport (150bhp) 4d Auto (07) 24 £3,912 £815 £739 £691 Get Quote
1.8t Vector Sport 4d Auto 25 £2,732 £679 £662 £619 Get Quote
1.8t Vector Sport 4d (07) 26 £2,392 £585 £556 £510 Get Quote
1.8t Vector Sport BioPower (6) 4d 26 £2,392 £585 £556 £510 Get Quote
1.8t Vector Sport BioPower 4d Auto (07) 26 £2,392 £585 £556 £510 Get Quote
1.9 TTiD (160bhp) Vector Sport 4d 26 £2,392 £585 £556 £510 Get Quote
1.9 TTiD (160bhp) Vector Sport 4d Auto 26 £2,392 £585 £556 £510 Get Quote
1.9D Vector Sport (150bhp) 4d 26 £2,392 £585 £556 £510 Get Quote
1.9D Vector Sport (150bhp) 4d Auto 26 £2,392 £585 £556 £510 Get Quote
1.9D Vector Sport 4d 26 £2,392 £585 £556 £510 Get Quote
2.0t Vector Sport 4d (07) 26 £2,392 £585 £556 £510 Get Quote
2.0t Vector Sport 4d Auto (07) 26 £2,392 £585 £556 £510 Get Quote
1.8t Vector Sport 4d 27 £5,261 £831 £803 £733 Get Quote
2.0t Vector Sport 4d 27 £5,261 £831 £803 £733 Get Quote
2.0t Vector Sport 4d (06) 27 £5,261 £831 £803 £733 Get Quote
2.0t Vector Sport 4d Auto 27 £5,261 £831 £803 £733 Get Quote
1.8t Vector Sport BioPower 4d 28 £3,250 £743 £715 £680 Get Quote
1.8t Vector Sport BioPower 4d Auto 28 £3,250 £743 £715 £680 Get Quote
1.9 TTiD (180bhp) Vector Sport 4d 28 £3,250 £743 £715 £680 Get Quote
1.9 TTiD (180bhp) Vector Sport 4d Auto 28 £3,250 £743 £715 £680 Get Quote
2.0t Vector Sport BioPower 4d (07) 28 £3,250 £743 £715 £680 Get Quote
2.0t Vector Sport BioPower 4d Auto (07) 28 £3,250 £743 £715 £680 Get Quote
1.8t Vector Sport BioPower 4d (07) 29 £3,242 £680 £685 £625 Get Quote
2.8 XWD V6 Aero Carlsson 4d Auto 37 £7,807 £1,114 £968 £742 Get Quote

    Saab 9-3 insurance cost by location

    Of all the other factors that affect the cost of your car insurance premium, one of the most important is your location.

    To show the potential influence of the postcode, here are some average quotes for a 30-year-old living in three different locations. The quotes are for a Saab 9-3 GT Line 1.5 BlueHDi 130 S&S 5d.

    • Expensive: £12,373 (London SE1)
    • Average: £1,838 (Newcastle NE1)
    • Cheap: £1,610 (Galashiels TD1)

    Which factors affect my Saab 9-3 insurance rate?

    Along with insurance group, there are many key factors that have the biggest impact on your insurance premium costs:

    • Engine type and capacity. In general, the larger the engine, the more you’ll pay for your car insurance. For example, it may cost £1,170 for insurance for a Saab 9-3 1.8i Vector Sport 4d, while you may pay £2,120 for a Saab 9-3 2.8 XWD V6 Aero 4d. That’s an extra £142 per year you’ll pay for the same vehicle with an engine that’s one litre bigger.
    • Driver location. Insurers use your home address to determine the level of risk that your car may be stolen or involved in an accident, and this affects the cost of insurance. For example, a 30-year-old in central London may pay £2,202 for insurance for a Saab 9-3 2.0t Vector Sport 4d, while the same 30-year-old in Newcastle may only pay £831. In this example, that’s £128 per year extra it would cost to insure this vehicle if you moved from Newcastle to London.
    • Driver age. The youngest drivers will pay the most for car insurance because they are the most likely to make a claim. As an example, the average 20-year-old driver in London may pay £4,810 for the Saab 9-3 1.8t Airflow 4d, while the average 40-year-old Londoner will only pay £1,015. That’s an extra £826 per year that the younger driver would have to pay in this example.

    Other factors that influence the cost of your insurance include:

    • The model of your car
    • The age of your car
    • Your car’s safety rating score
    • Your car’s security features
    • Your car’s anti-theft precautions
    • Your car usage
    • Your driving history
    • Your no-claim discount
    • Your credit history
    • Your occupation
    • Your marital status

    How can I save on my Saab 9-3 premium?

    Car insurance can be expensive, but there’s no need to let it break the bank. Here are some ideas to lower the cost of your premium.

    • Limit your annual mileage (where possible). Occasionally deciding to walk or get public transport, rather than using your car, can help to save on your premium.
    • Pay annually rather than monthly. Some insurers charge interest if you choose to pay monthly. Avoid the possibilities of being charged interest on monthly payments.
    • Install extra safety precautions. Extra safety measures make your car less risky to insure. That’s why many insurers are happy to lower your premium when you do so.
    • Shop around for the best deal every year. Don’t blindly settle for the renewal price offered to you. There are likely to be cheaper options out there, so go find them using price comparison websites.

    Frequently asked questions

    *Based on data provided by Consumer Intelligence Ltd, www.consumerintelligence.com (July ’24). 51% of car insurance customers could save £523.17
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