2000 Saab 9-5 3.0L Petrol · X183 BBD
2000 Saab 9-5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 133,663 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X183 BBD Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/05/2023
- 133,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X183 BBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Saab 9-5 (X183 BBD) between February 2006 and May 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions not tested emissions reading off the scale (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
X183 BBD Mileage History
- 14/02/200663,039 mi
- 23/01/200777,138 mi+14,099 mi
- 22/02/200892,244 mi+15,106 mi
- 17/06/2009110,550 mi+18,306 mi
- 17/06/2009110,550 mi
- 09/08/2010112,570 mi+2,020 mi
- 14/09/2011115,581 mi+3,011 mi
- 12/09/2012119,722 mi+4,141 mi
- 25/11/2013121,460 mi+1,738 mi
- 05/12/2014121,779 mi+319 mi
- 01/12/2015125,275 mi+3,496 mi
- 07/12/2016128,353 mi+3,078 mi
- 05/12/2017129,645 mi+1,292 mi
- 21/01/2019131,416 mi+1,771 mi
- 13/02/2020132,110 mi+694 mi
- 02/02/2021132,438 mi+328 mi
- 20/04/2021132,446 mi+8 mi
- 30/05/2022133,101 mi+655 mi
- 25/05/2023133,663 mi+562 mi
Average of roughly 4,089 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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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