1999 Saab 9-5 2.0L Petrol · V373 DGJ
1999 Saab 9-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 201,109 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2014.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Aug 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V373 DGJ Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2013
- 201,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V373 DGJ 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 1999 Saab 9-5 (V373 DGJ) between April 2006 and March 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2013 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 (13 issues), Windscreen (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
V373 DGJ Mileage History
- 06/04/200691,856 mi
- 12/04/2007103,873 mi+12,017 mi
- 18/04/2008116,835 mi+12,962 mi
- 23/04/2008116,835 mi
- 30/03/2009122,197 mi+5,362 mi
- 23/04/2010142,217 mi+20,020 mi
- 23/04/2010142,217 mi
- 19/04/2011159,318 mi+17,101 mi
- 21/04/2011159,320 mi+2 mi
- 11/04/2012180,017 mi+20,697 mi
- 12/04/2012180,017 mi
- 28/03/2013201,109 mi+21,092 mi
Average of roughly 15,661 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-5 OG
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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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