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DB53 BEE

2004 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,758 mi
Last recorded57,758 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB53 BEE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 57,758 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 57,352 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 55,978 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 55,942 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 54,470 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 54,470 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 52,412 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 56,113 miles

Nearside Front wipers slight smudging

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 52,067 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 6 Jul 2015 50,674 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 49,006 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 42,283 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 42,283 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cut but not to cords

Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,918 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 31,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 26,304 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front pads slit cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2008 22,941 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 14,180 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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DB53 BEE is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 84,481 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DB53 BEE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DB53 BEE?

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What year was DB53 BEE registered?

DB53 BEE is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is DB53 BEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB53 BEE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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