2000 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · X885 ABL
2000 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 53,416 miles. MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,416 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X885 ABL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 53,416 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.
X885 ABL 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 2000 Saab 9-5 (X885 ABL) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
X885 ABL Mileage History
- 12/12/202250,508 mi
- 14/12/202250,521 mi+13 mi
- 11/12/202351,228 mi+707 mi
- 11/12/202452,297 mi+1,069 mi
- 10/12/202553,416 mi+1,119 mi
Average of roughly 971 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: 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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