2004 Saab 9-5 2.2L Diesel · BU54 BNV
2004 Saab 9-5 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 169,673 miles. MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU54 BNV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/12/2023
- 169,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU54 BNV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Saab 9-5 (BU54 BNV) between November 2023 and December 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BU54 BNV Mileage History
- 08/11/2023169,660 mi
- 14/12/2023169,673 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 132 miles per year across 2 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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