2001 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · LN51 ELV
2001 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 143,000 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN51 ELV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
- 143,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LN51 ELV 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 2001 Saab 9-5 (LN51 ELV) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LN51 ELV Mileage History
- 27/07/2022130,682 mi
- 07/07/2023133,950 mi+3,268 mi
- 16/07/2024138,298 mi+4,348 mi
- 02/07/2025143,000 mi+4,702 mi
Average of roughly 4,201 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: 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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