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Check by VIN: YS3ED59D533025422 — Saab 9-5 2003

What the VIN tells us: country and plant of manufacture, model year, factory specs and manufacturer recalls — plus registration history and the market price.

Market data updated 21.09.2026

Cars / Saab / 9-5Free report · 06.10.2026
SAAB · 9-5 · I GENERATION (FL) · 2003

Saab 9-5
2003

2.2 diesel · FWD · Automatic

Listing activeKyivEurope
Saab 9-5, photos from the listing
Asking price
4 300 $
+100 $ to the market median
Mileage
320 000 km
1 readings in the history
History in Ukraine
2 owners
3 operations · since 03.2025
02 / LEVELCAR REPORT

First — what affects the decision

Grounds, value, unknowns and a check for each item.

01 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Recall campaigns for the model and year

4 campaigns for Saab 9-5 2003. By model and year, not by VIN.

What it means
Some campaigns may have been completed or may not apply to this car's version or trim.

Unknown: Applicability to the VIN and completion status.

Grounds in the section below →
03 / LEVELCAR REPORT

How the car looks now

Seller's photos from the listing; they do not replace a body inspection and diagnostics.

Current look

15 photos listing
Shown 5 of 15.
04 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Year 2003

Authorized user added (proxy)

AA5628XH · Kyiv · private person · BLUE

Change даних власника

AA5628XH · Kyiv · private person · BLUE

Sold to a new owner

AA5628XH · Chernihiv Oblast · private person · BLUE

Listing (active)

Today

price $4 300 · 320 000 km · listing active

Owners and registrations

2owners in Ukraine
3registration operations
1plate in records
01
Private person

17.03.2025 → 11.12.2025 · 8 mo

Kyiv

02
Private person Current

11.12.2025 → now · 9 mo

Chernihiv Oblast

Registration operations · 3

DateOperation
11.12.2025Sold to a new owner
12.11.2025Change даних власника
17.03.2025Authorized user added (proxy)
No frequent owner changes or companies among owners in Ukraine.
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Market price

Asking price next to similar listings, the effect of the year and this listing's price changes.

Price within the usual range for similar cars, closer to the upper bound: pricier than 64% of listings.

In the market
Asking price4 300 $this car
Median of similar listings4 200 $the same model, close years
Difference from median+100 $pricier than the market median · +2,4%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 64 are cheaper than this car, 36 — pricier.

How the year affects the price

−24%2000
−12%2001
+13%2002
this car's year2003
+32%2005
+2%2006

Listing medians of neighbouring years relative to this car's year: year older — +13%.

06 / LEVELCAR REPORT

What the mileage says

How much, whether it is typical for the age and what confirms it.

Mileage320 000 kmin the listing
For age−1%to the same-age median (323 500 km)
Confirmation

Where the value comes from

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Comparison with same-age cars

This carin the listing
320 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car is at the level
323 500 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 23 years
this car has 25 000 km less · −7%
345 000 km
this cardifference with the car

What will confirm the mileage

  1. 1Service records with date, mileage and VINshow how the mileage grew between services
  2. 2Service invoices with odometer readingsindependent dated points, not dependent on the listing
  3. 3Mileage readings from electronic units (workshop diagnostics)control units store their own mileage value
08 / LEVELCAR REPORT

What it costs to own

Annual running budget calculated by LevelCar and, separately, fuel with parameters you can change.

Calculated by LevelCar

Annual running budget

Annual running costs at typical rates for this car.

per year862 $≈ 3 207 ₴/mo
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 2,2 l
34%13 000 ₴≈ $289
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change
24%9 400 ₴≈ $209
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 3,5% of value per year (age 23 y)
17%6 722 ₴≈ $150
Depreciation3% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
15%5 762 ₴≈ $128
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
9%3 600 ₴≈ $80
38 484 ₴≈ $856total per year · ≈ 3 207 ₴/mo (≈ $71/mo) 85% cash15% depreciation
32 722 ₴≈ $728cash costs · ≈ 2 727 ₴/mo (≈ $61/mo)everything except depreciation
5 762 ₴≈ $128depreciation · ≈ 480 ₴/mo (≈ $11/mo)3% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: asking price 4 300 $ · rate 44,66 ₴/$

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Value over time

Five years back and ahead from asking price 4 300 $ — by the model's price curve by age.

Value by year

past years · model curvenowforecast
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Wanted

Status by VIN and plate on the check date.

Wanted check completed

Check by VIN and plate

Status
As of06.10.2026check date
PlateAA5628XHVIN YS3ED59D533025422
11 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · Saab 9-5 2003

YS3ED59D533025422
RegionEurope1st character: Y
CountrySwedenWMI YS3 · SAAB
Model year200310th character: 3
Plant311th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–3YS3 · WMImanufacturer and countrySweden · SAAB
  2. 4–8ED59D · VDSbody, engine, trim9-5
  3. 95 · check digitnot used outside the Americas
  4. 103 · year code2003
  5. 113 · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17025422 · serial numberunique to the car

Checks by VIN and plate

  • VIN: format (the check digit is not used outside the Americas)Decodes as: Sweden · SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.Valid
  • Recall campaigns for the model and year4 campaigns for the model and year. A dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this carCampaigns found
Recall campaigns →

Specs and equipment

Make / model / generationSaab / 9-5 / I generation (FL)
Year / age2003 / 23 years
Engine2.2 l · diesel
Power / driveFWD
Gearbox / body / colourAutomatic / ESTATE / Blue
12 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Recall campaigns

Manufacturer service campaigns for the model and year — not by VIN.

4 campaigns for Saab 9-5 2003

by model and year
Fuel systemWheelsSeatsElectrical equipment
Fuel system№ 07V087000check VIN
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Campaign description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS HOLDING THE FUEL LINES WERE DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION.

Fix: DEALERS WILL DEVELOP A SECURING BRACKET THAT WILL SECURE THE FUEL LINES TO THE FUEL PUMP EVEN IF THE PLASTIC RETAINING TABS SHOULD BREAK. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 2007. THIS IS AN EXPANSION OF PREVIOUS RECALL CAMPAIGNS - SEE 04V557 AND 06V126. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.

Wheels№ 03V006000check VIN
WHEELS:HUB
Campaign description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF AN OWNER CHANGES THEIR WHEELS/TIRES BETWEEN SUMMER AND WINTER USING A STEEL WHEEL IN THE WINTER AND AN ALLOY WHEEL IN THE SUMMER, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR RUST AND CONTAMINATION TO BUILD UP ON THE WHEEL HUB DURING THE STEEL WHEEL USAGE. IF THIS OCCURS AND THE CONTAMINATION IS NOT REMOVED, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT AFTER THE TIRE CHANGE SERVICE, SOME OF THIS CONTAMINATION COULD FLAKE OR GRIND AWAY RESULTING IN REDUCED CLAMPING FORCE OF THE WHEEL TO THE HUB. OVER SEVERAL SEASONS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THIS REDUCED FORCE COULD RESULT IN FRACTURES DEVELOPING IN THE WHEEL BOLTS DUE TO WHEEL TO HUB MOVEMENT.

Fix: OWNERS WILL BE CONTACTED BY MAIL AND ASKED WHETHER THEY CHANGE BETWEEN STEEL AND ALLOY WHEELS. IF THEY DO ENGAGE IN THIS PRACTICE, THEY WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO BRING THEIR CARS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE DEALER WILL REMOVE THE WHEELS, CLEAN ANY CONTAMINATION FROM THE WHEEL AND WHEEL HUB, AND REPLACE THE WHEELS USING NEW IMPROVED BOLTS WITH ATTACHED WASHERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 31, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.

Seats№ 08V160000check VIN
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Campaign description

SAAB IS RECALLING 57,389 MY 2002-2008 9-5 SERIES VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING COMPLIANCE TESTING, ONE OF THE UPPER INTERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION TEST POINTS EXCEEDED THE STANDARD'S REQUIREMENTS.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A-PILLAR TRIM WITH IMPROVED ENERGY-ABSORBING CAPABILITY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.

Electrical equipment№ 06V410000check VIN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Campaign description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH B308 6-CYLINDER GASOLINE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE OVERHEATING AND BURNOUT OF THE ISOLATED GATED BIPOLAR TRANSISTOR (IGBT) WITHIN THE IGNITION DISCHARGE MODULE (IDM) DUE TO INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO ELECTRICAL LOADS.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE WHAT VERSION IDM IS IN THE VEHICLE AND REPLACE THE IDM IF IT IS A VERSION BUILT PRIOR TO JANUARY 2003. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007. NOTE: THIS RECALL IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 05V399).

A dealer confirms by VIN whether the campaign applies to this car (version, trim) and whether it was completed.
13 / LEVELCAR REPORT

Data completeness

What the report is based on — as of 06.10.2026.

  • Registrations in Ukraine3 operationsdata available
  • Listingfirst recorded 09.08.2026data available
  • Events with scene photosnot found
  • Mileage1 readingsdata available
  • Wantedon 06.10.2026checked
  • Recallsby model and yearchecked
  • Model marketprices of similar listingsdata available

Mileage readings only 1 — rollback check is limited.

«No accidents» — the seller's claim, no independent confirmation.

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Summary

Confirmed by checks

Remains unknown

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Saab 9-5 2003 VIN check

This page is a short report on the Saab 9-5 2003: VIN YS3ED59D533025422, model year 2003, mileage 320k km, diesel fuel engine, automatic gearbox and an asking price of $4,300. Such a check helps to quickly understand how well a specific car matches the market, whether the price looks suspiciously low and whether the mileage is typical for this year.

Insight: The car is over 15 years old — budget for maintenance and inspect the body and anti-corrosion treatment carefully. High mileage — check the service history and the condition of the engine and gearbox. Diesel — check the fuel system and the DPF condition.

Market position

Based on current data, 4 similar offers were found for the Saab 9-5 2003 (same model and year). Market prices range from $3,300 to $5,500 with a median of $4,200, and this offer is within ±7% of the individual estimate (≈ $4,044). This is not always a problem, but such a difference deserves extra attention to the car's condition, documents, registration history and possible bargaining.

Insight: The price is in line with the market — a balanced offer. Narrow market sample — the estimate is approximate.

History & registrations

The report includes state registry data: owners — 2, transfers — 1, plate changes — 0, years in the registry — 7. The latest recorded operation: Sold to a new owner on 2025-12-11. This data helps to assess the legal transparency of the car before buying.

Insight: A moderate number of owners (2) — typical for the car’s age. There were transfers but the plate stayed the same — the history was not broken up by plate changes.