1999 Saab 9-5 2.0L Petrol · V257 DCF
1999 Saab 9-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 60,958 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,958 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V257 DCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
- 60,958 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.
V257 DCF 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 (V257 DCF) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
V257 DCF Mileage History
- 27/05/202260,219 mi
- 08/06/202360,400 mi+181 mi
- 08/06/202360,400 mi
- 05/06/202460,728 mi+328 mi
- 16/06/202560,958 mi+230 mi
Average of roughly 242 miles per year across 5 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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