2011 (61) Saab 9-5 2.0 TiD Vector SE Auto Euro 5 4dr + 1 Prev Owner, FSH 2026, Cambelt Replaced additional information
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Seraph Cars are delighted to offer this exceptionally rare and beautifully documented Saab, a car that stands apart not only because of its rarity, but because of its outstanding provenance, remarkably low ownership and comprehensive service and maintenance history.
Now showing just 91,676 miles, this example has had only one former keeper from new, something becoming increasingly difficult to find on a Saab of this age. Even more importantly, the car has remained in the hands of the same long-term owner for approximately 10 years, having been supplied to him in 2016 at approximately 19,000 miles.
For us, the history and provenance of a specialist car are every bit as important as the mileage, and this particular example has an excellent story to tell. It is accompanied by its original service book together with a substantial history file containing invoices, bills, maintenance records and vehicle health checks accumulated throughout its ownership.
The service book documents an impressive 11 recorded services, with the later maintenance predominantly entrusted to the same independent specialist, giving excellent continuity of care.
Service History
2013 – 12,123 miles – Main Dealer
2016 – 19,689 miles – Chelmsford Saab
2017 – 26,120 miles – Chelmsford Saab
2019 – 41,628 miles – Specialist
2020 – 49,860 miles – Specialist
2022 – 63,794 miles – Specialist
2023 – 71,111 miles – Specialist
December 2023 – 72,860 miles – Service including timing belt replacement
2024 – 77,366 miles – Specialist
2025 – 84,086 miles – Specialist
2026 – 91,325 miles – Specialist
The car has therefore been serviced right up to the present day, with its most recent service carried out in 2026 at 91,325 miles, just over 350 miles ago.
Another particularly nice aspect of this car’s history is the level of preventative care shown by its long-term owner. Vehicle health checks have accompanied the services throughout his ownership, rather than the car simply being taken to a garage when something required attention. The latest service was again accompanied by a vehicle health check which was recorded entirely green, with no advisories.
The history file also contains the pre-delivery inspection from when the car was supplied to our client in 2016 at approximately 19,000 miles, providing further documentation of its long-term ownership.
Importantly, the timing belt was replaced as part of the December 2023 service at 72,860 miles, while the air conditioning was re-gassed in 2024.
The car is supplied with two keys and benefits from a long MOT through to 20 August 2027. It has also recently had its private registration removed.
What makes this particular Saab so appealing is the combination of qualities that are becoming increasingly difficult to find together: only one former keeper, approximately 10 years with its long-term owner, 11 recorded services, Saab and specialist maintenance, documented timing-belt replacement, regular vehicle health checks, two keys and a substantial supporting history file.
With Saab no longer producing cars, well-preserved examples with strong provenance have developed a genuine enthusiast following. Finding the right example is increasingly about buying on history, ownership and evidence of careful maintenance, and this car ticks those boxes exceptionally well.
It is very clear from the accompanying documentation that this has not been a car that has simply been run from one MOT to the next. Its long-term keeper has maintained it consistently, retained the paperwork and continued having it serviced through to 2026.
For somebody looking for a rare Saab to own, use and enjoy, rather than an example with questionable provenance or gaps in its history, we believe this represents a particularly compelling opportunity.
91,676 Miles | Only 1 Former Keeper From New | Approx. 10 Years With Its Long-Term Owner | 11 Recorded Services | Main Dealer, Chelmsford Saab & Specialist History | Timing Belt Replaced | Latest Service at 91,325 Miles | Latest Health Check All Green With No Advisories | Extensive History File | 2 Keys | MOT Until 20/08/2027
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