2002 Saab 9-5 2.0L Petrol · BP52 XGL
2002 Saab 9-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 127,037 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,037 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BP52 XGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/09/2026
- 127,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BP52 XGL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Saab 9-5 (BP52 XGL) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre belt (7.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
BP52 XGL Mileage History
- 19/09/2023119,592 mi
- 18/09/2024122,628 mi+3,036 mi
- 15/09/2025125,584 mi+2,956 mi
- 16/09/2025125,587 mi+3 mi
- 16/09/2026127,037 mi+1,450 mi
Average of roughly 2,488 miles per year across 5 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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