2012 Saab 9-5 2.0L Petrol · SF12 FSX

The 25 October 2025 MOT at 185,358 miles confirms the 2012 SAAB 9‑5 is presently roadworthy, with only an oil leak and minor sub‑frame corrosion recorded as defects. The recent pass follows a 20 October 2025 failure that highlighted an ABS warning lamp, front brake pads below 1.5 mm, and the same oil leak and sub‑frame corrosion, indicating that the critical faults have been remedied and the maintenance trend is stable rather than deteriorating. Mileage accumulation shows a volatile pattern: the 15 October 2024 test recorded 288,938 miles, a rise of over 100,000 miles from the 2023 test at 268,792 miles, and a jump of more than 100,000 miles from the 16 June 2022 test at 166,521 miles, suggesting periods of intensive use or possible odometer discrepancy despite an overall average of roughly 13,240 miles per year. A buyer should therefore concentrate on the recurring suspension issues flagged throughout the record – the near‑side and off‑side rear shock absorbers with external casing damage, severely deteriorated anti‑roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers, and worn suspension arm ball joints – as well as the brake system, where front pads have repeatedly approached the 1.5 mm limit and rear discs have shown wear, and where the ABS fault was present in the 20 October 2025 failure. The persistent oil leak and the history of tyre wear below legal limits indicate that consumable items should be examined for replacement, and the structural integrity of the sub‑frames and chassis should be confirmed before final purchase. A thorough in‑person inspection of suspension components, brake wear, and sub‑frame corrosion will verify whether the recorded defects have been fully addressed.