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D8 SBN

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,620 mi
Last recorded54,620 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 SBN
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 54,620 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 54,620 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 53,556 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 52,177 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 52,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2023 49,357 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 46,538 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 40,721 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 40,687 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 40,635 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 40,604 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 40,562 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 40,346 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 39,317 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,521 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 37,246 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,987 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 32,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 14,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 14,904 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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D8 SBN is a 2005 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 2005 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 31,752 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 D8 SBN, 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 21 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 D8 SBN registered?

D8 SBN is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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