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AE08 SSK

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,781 mi
Last recorded38,781 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SSK
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 38,781 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 38,185 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 37,711 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 36,315 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 36,313 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/f spring cracked/ burst at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 33,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 31,350 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 29,200 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.86 mm to bald and cracking in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.86 mm and cracking in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 22,590 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 22,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 19,886 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 16,171 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 15,645 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 15,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 13,589 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 11,356 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 9,796 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 8,962 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 7,965 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 7,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 7,541 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB9?

Based on 83,149 MOT tests across 5,749 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,403
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 560
coil spring broken 293
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 291
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 290
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AE08 SSK is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 28,041 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB9 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 SSK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB9 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE08 SSK registered?

AE08 SSK is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is AE08 SSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 SSK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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