2001 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · RK51 JGU
2001 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 99,027 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2016.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Oct 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK51 JGU Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2015
- 99,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK51 JGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Saab 9-5 (RK51 JGU) between September 2006 and October 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingr”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)”.
RK51 JGU Mileage History
- 18/09/200655,187 mi
- 20/11/200763,573 mi+8,386 mi
- 15/12/200869,514 mi+5,941 mi
- 24/12/200974,908 mi+5,394 mi
- 08/01/201075,048 mi+140 mi
- 19/01/201178,883 mi+3,835 mi
- 27/01/201178,982 mi+99 mi
- 13/07/201289,570 mi+10,588 mi
- 27/07/201289,643 mi+73 mi
- 20/01/201494,041 mi+4,398 mi
- 20/01/201494,041 mi
- 08/10/201599,027 mi+4,986 mi
Average of roughly 4,842 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-5 OG
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Oil Sludge (B205/B235)Serious
Identical issue to the 9-3 OG; the 9-5 is actually more prone to this due to higher engine bay temperatures.
- Rear Trailing Arm BushesModerate
Worn rear bushes lead to poor tracking and high tyre wear.
- Turbocharger FailureSerious
All 9-5 engines use a turbocharger, and lack of maintenance or oil sludge can cause premature turbo bearing failure. A blown turbo can send oil into the intake or exhaust, causing smoke and potential engine damage.
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