1999 Saab 9-5 3.0L Petrol · S1 NKN
1999 Saab 9-5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 230,372 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 230,372 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S1 NKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 230,372 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.
S1 NKN 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 1999 Saab 9-5 (S1 NKN) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S1 NKN Mileage History
- 03/11/2022219,613 mi
- 04/11/2022219,636 mi+23 mi
- 16/11/2023225,049 mi+5,413 mi
- 19/11/2024228,514 mi+3,465 mi
- 29/10/2025230,372 mi+1,858 mi
Average of roughly 3,602 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: 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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