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DB 5997

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

41,812 mi
Last recorded41,812 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB 5997
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 41,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

number plate covering previous reg

rear lights tinted

Fail 19 Feb 2026 41,799 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

number plate covering previous reg

rear lights tinted

Pass 17 Feb 2025 39,595 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 37,940 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 37,892 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 37,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing low 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 37,249 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 37,249 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 36,613 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 36,263 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 36,263 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded from standing ??? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 35,323 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 33,245 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 30,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 27,000 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 23,020 miles

nearside parking brake pad(s) worn very low!

Fail 23 Jan 2015 23,020 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside parking brake pad(s) worn very low!

Pass 29 Jul 2014 21,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 17,304 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 10 Feb 2012 15,502 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 12,456 miles

nearside fron tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2010 9,765 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 5,844 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 4,988 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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DB 5997 is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DB 5997, 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 DB 5997 registered?

DB 5997 is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is DB 5997 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB 5997 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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