2004 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · RX54 VZM
2004 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 09 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 107,207 miles. MOT expired on 19 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,207 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX54 VZM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2022
- 107,207 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.
RX54 VZM 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 (RX54 VZM) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
RX54 VZM Mileage History
- 17/11/2021105,080 mi
- 18/11/2022107,207 mi+2,127 mi
Average of roughly 2,123 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: 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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