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SG08 AML

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,329 mi
Last recorded60,329 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 60,329 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 52,645 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 52,633 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2023 46,664 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 39,131 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 38,088 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 36,447 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 35,870 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 34,836 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 34,090 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 31,546 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 28,510 miles

Rear Tyres Getting low

Pass 24 Jul 2015 27,675 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 24,096 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 22,121 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 22,121 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 May 2013 14,976 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 13,832 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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SG08 AML is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SG08 AML, 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 SG08 AML registered?

SG08 AML is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is SG08 AML safe to buy?

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