2011 SAAB 9-5 AERO TTID42.0L DIESEL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean MOT pass on 03 November 2025 at 149,940 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the history reveals a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes. In both 2024 and 2025, the car failed its initial test only to pass a re-test days later. This suggests the previous owner was reactive, addressing faults only when necessary to pass the legal inspection rather than performing preventative maintenance based on advisories. At 15 years old, the recorded 149,940 miles average approximately 10,000 miles per annum, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows a significant surge in mileage between June 2023 (125,480 miles) and October 2024 (141,919 miles), covering over 16,000 miles in just 16 months. Since then, the vehicle has added another 8,000 miles leading to the 2025 test. This consistent high-mile usage places considerable strain on the TTID engine and drivetrain components, which are prone to wear at this stage. Because the MOT records show no recorded defects or advisories, a buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of common high-mileage 9-5 weak points. Inspect the front control arm bushes and rubber for tearing, as these often degrade before triggering an MOT failure. Given the mileage, check the brake calipers for signs of binding and the discs for excessive thinning. Pay close attention to the structural integrity of the rear arches and subframe to ensure no hidden corrosion has developed despite the clean-sheet test results.