2001 Saab 9-5 3.0L Diesel · EO51 XWV
2001 Saab 9-5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 136,921 miles. MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EO51 XWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 136,921 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.
EO51 XWV 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 2001 Saab 9-5 (EO51 XWV) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EO51 XWV Mileage History
- 14/12/2022131,866 mi
- 14/12/2023133,414 mi+1,548 mi
- 13/12/2024135,169 mi+1,755 mi
- 23/12/2025136,921 mi+1,752 mi
- 23/12/2025136,921 mi
Average of roughly 1,671 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: 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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