1998 Saab 9-5 2.0L Petrol · R327 BDT
1998 Saab 9-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 118,025 miles. MOT expired on 24 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,025 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R327 BDT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/05/2023
- 118,025 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.
R327 BDT 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 1998 Saab 9-5 (R327 BDT) between March 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R327 BDT Mileage History
- 29/03/2022115,372 mi
- 30/03/2022115,372 mi
- 25/05/2023118,025 mi+2,653 mi
- 25/05/2023118,025 mi
Average of roughly 2,296 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: 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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