2000 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · V785 DGK
2000 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 05 Jan 2000. Recorded mileage 95,644 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,644 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V785 DGK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 95,644 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V785 DGK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Saab 9-5 (V785 DGK) between September 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Central Rear Lower Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under driver seat area (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 Nut Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
V785 DGK Mileage History
- 15/09/202395,644 mi
- 27/09/202395,644 mi
- 25/04/202595,644 mi
- 03/02/202695,644 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-5 OG
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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