2001 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · Y128 ODX
2001 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 189,272 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2015.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Feb 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y128 ODX Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/03/2015
- 189,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y128 ODX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Saab 9-5 (Y128 ODX) between May 2006 and March 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2015 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
Y128 ODX Mileage History
- 04/05/2006135,871 mi
- 04/05/2006135,871 mi
- 03/05/2007149,455 mi+13,584 mi
- 12/06/2009158,400 mi+8,945 mi
- 25/03/2010162,975 mi+4,575 mi
- 14/02/2011163,062 mi+87 mi
- 30/01/2012171,084 mi+8,022 mi
- 22/01/2013178,043 mi+6,959 mi
- 30/01/2014183,715 mi+5,672 mi
- 31/01/2014183,715 mi
- 27/03/2015189,272 mi+5,557 mi
Average of roughly 6,004 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-5 OG
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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