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JEM 1B

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,806 mi
Last recorded61,806 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEM 1B
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 61,806 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 61,453 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 61,307 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 61,122 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 61,007 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 60,873 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 60,459 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 60,098 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 58,546 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 58,347 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 57,355 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 55,005 miles

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

under trays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 25 Aug 2015 55,005 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

under trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 25 Sep 2014 50,167 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 50,166 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 40,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 31,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2012 31,540 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2011 23,496 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 16,794 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 9,952 miles

0\s\r tyre 3mm.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 7,545 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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JEM 1B is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JEM 1B, 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 JEM 1B registered?

JEM 1B is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is JEM 1B safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEM 1B shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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