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SS03 AML

2008 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

71,274 mi
Last recorded71,274 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin DB928,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS03 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 71,274 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 68,367 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 65,869 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 61,684 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 57,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 55,465 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2019 52,385 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 48,909 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 47,410 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 43,048 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 42,436 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 38,667 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 34,366 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 30,322 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 18,901 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 18,900 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 17,695 miles

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

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

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

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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SS03 AML is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SS03 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 SS03 AML registered?

SS03 AML is a 2008 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is SS03 AML safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS03 AML shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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