Ultra-low-mile 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible in Nocturne Blue heads to Hagerty auction

A low-mileage Saab time capsule

Every so often, a Saab surfaces that reminds us how well these cars age when given proper care. This 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible, now on Hagerty Marketplace, is such an example: a one-owner car, showing just 28,949 miles, kept in a garage since day one, and still wearing its Nocturne Blue Metallic paint like a tailored suit.

For Saab fans, this is more than just another auction—it’s the kind of listing that sparks phone calls, shared links, and “have you seen this?” messages in Saab clubs around the world.

The Aero V6: Aaab’s muscle of the era

The Aero badge always meant something in Trollhättan. In 2007, it stood for the top of the 9-3 line, and this car carries the 2.8-liter turbocharged V6, rated at 250 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque.

Those numbers might not shock in 2025, but Saab fans know what they mean: effortless mid-range punch, a uniquely smooth torque curve, and that low, confident growl when you put your foot down. Back then, it was Saab’s way of proving they still had the engineering edge, even under GM’s ownership.

Originality intact

Collectors value originality, and this convertible has it. The listing notes “Original & Highly Original” condition—factory spec with only the smallest deviations:

• One OEM wheel replaced in 2013 after a pothole incident.
• Passenger-side mirror replaced and painted to match in 2022.

Otherwise, it’s all Saab. The power-operated top still works perfectly, deployable both from the dash and from the key fob, folding neatly in around 20 seconds.

A cabin that still speaks Saab

Step inside and you’re greeted by two-tone black and gray leather seats, bolstered for long drives yet unmistakably Scandinavian in restraint. Saab’s driver-focused layout—climate controls angled toward the pilot, logical ergonomics, and a tilt-adjustable wheel—remains intact.

This Aero also carries period luxuries:

• Dual-zone climate control
• Six-disc CD stereo with satellite radio
• Cruise control, power seat, and power windows
• A color-matched aluminum tonneau cover for the retracted roof

It’s a time capsule of what Saab believed a grand touring convertible should be: stylish, understated, and practical.

The human side of ownership

What makes this example special isn’t only the mileage or paint—it’s the voice of the original owner. In the listing, they reflect:

“I have always loved the suspension, responsiveness, smooth acceleration, and look/sound of the car. Nothing quite like driving at dusk with the top down, wind blowing through your hair and enjoying Sirius XM or the sights & sounds of whatever is surrounding you.”

It’s not marketing copy; it’s the lived experience of someone who kept their Saab away from storms and salted roads, someone who saw it as more than transport. And that authenticity carries weight.

According to the CARFAX Vehicle History Report (PDF), the car was purchased new in Maryland, later spent time in Texas and Illinois, and has now resurfaced in Bloomington, Illinois.

Imperfections to note

No car is flawless, and the seller is transparent:

• A/C is currently non-functional, due to a pinhole leak in a line.
• Minor paint chips on the front fascia.
• Mirror replacement noted above.

These are the kind of imperfections that Saab purists weigh against originality. And here, the balance clearly tips toward “worth preserving.”

Saab Convertibles in today’s market

Values for 9-3 Aero Convertibles have been creeping upward:

• A 22k-mile 2007 Aero brought $18,750 on Bring a Trailer last year.
• Higher-mileage cars (65k–75k) trade hands for $7,000–12,000.
• Average sales tracked by Classic.com confirm a premium for sub-30k-mile Aero V6s.

At the time of writing, this Hagerty auction has 15 bids, high at $7,000, with three days left. Any Saab journalist with an eye on the market will tell you: that figure will climb. Whether it settles around $18,000 or pushes further depends on how much Saab collectors want a garage-kept, untouched Aero with a story.

Why this Saab matters now

Seventeen years on, this car embodies the final years of Saab performance convertibles. The Aero V6 offered something the four-cylinder turbos couldn’t: effortless strength, refined delivery, and a flagship feel.

More importantly, in a world where most surviving 9-3 Convertibles have six-digit mileage and multiple owners, this one stands almost alone. One owner. Under 30,000 miles. Nocturne Blue.

For Saab enthusiasts, it isn’t just another listing—it’s the kind of find that reinforces why we keep watching auctions, why we keep writing stories, and why Saab remains in conversations long after Trollhättan’s assembly lines went silent.