2000 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · X998 BBY
2000 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2000. Recorded mileage 178,326 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X998 BBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2025
- 178,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X998 BBY 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 (X998 BBY) between November 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength fl”; “Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5”.
X998 BBY Mileage History
- 29/11/2021169,883 mi
- 19/12/2022173,065 mi+3,182 mi
- 18/12/2023175,066 mi+2,001 mi
- 10/12/2024178,138 mi+3,072 mi
- 04/04/2025178,326 mi+188 mi
Average of roughly 2,524 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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