1999 Saab 9-5 2.0L Petrol · T131 BGT
1999 Saab 9-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 147,077 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,077 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T131 BGT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2024
- 147,077 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.
T131 BGT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Saab 9-5 (T131 BGT) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
T131 BGT Mileage History
- 27/01/2022135,569 mi
- 13/01/2023141,647 mi+6,078 mi
- 09/01/2024147,077 mi+5,430 mi
Average of roughly 5,903 miles per year across 3 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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