2004 Saab 9-5 2.2L Diesel · YD54 XSE
2004 Saab 9-5 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 198,673 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YD54 XSE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2024
- 198,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YD54 XSE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Saab 9-5 (YD54 XSE) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2024 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: Bodywork (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (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: “Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to cords (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
YD54 XSE Mileage History
- 05/09/2022187,537 mi
- 07/09/2023193,091 mi+5,554 mi
- 07/09/2023193,092 mi+1 mi
- 05/09/2024198,673 mi+5,581 mi
Average of roughly 5,564 miles per year across 4 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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