2001 Saab 9-5 2.0L Petrol · YT51 AAX
2001 Saab 9-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 74,549 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,549 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YT51 AAX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 74,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT51 AAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Saab 9-5 (YT51 AAX) between August 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 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: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
YT51 AAX Mileage History
- 24/08/200621,830 mi
- 29/08/200727,096 mi+5,266 mi
- 02/09/200830,902 mi+3,806 mi
- 19/08/200934,128 mi+3,226 mi
- 24/08/201038,650 mi+4,522 mi
- 24/08/201139,810 mi+1,160 mi
- 23/08/201241,192 mi+1,382 mi
- 22/08/201341,855 mi+663 mi
- 26/08/201442,937 mi+1,082 mi
- 24/08/201545,059 mi+2,122 mi
- 22/08/201652,354 mi+7,295 mi
- 31/08/201758,390 mi+6,036 mi
- 30/08/201860,525 mi+2,135 mi
- 05/09/201965,010 mi+4,485 mi
- 01/09/202065,969 mi+959 mi
- 21/09/202168,995 mi+3,026 mi
- 13/09/202269,932 mi+937 mi
- 18/12/202372,264 mi+2,332 mi
- 29/11/202473,665 mi+1,401 mi
- 29/11/202473,665 mi
- 18/12/202574,549 mi+884 mi
Average of roughly 2,729 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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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