2005 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · NA05 VSE
2005 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 119,138 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA05 VSE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 119,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA05 VSE 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 2005 Saab 9-5 (NA05 VSE) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NA05 VSE Mileage History
- 07/07/2023112,227 mi
- 27/06/2024115,389 mi+3,162 mi
- 28/06/2024115,389 mi
- 14/07/2025119,129 mi+3,740 mi
- 23/07/2025119,138 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 3,378 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-5 OG
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Turbocharger FailureSerious
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- Timing Chain Rattle (4-Cylinder Engines)Serious
The timing chains on B205/B235 engines can stretch and rattle, especially on cold start. If the chain tensioner fails, the chain can skip teeth and cause valve-piston contact.
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