2007 Aston Martin DB9 5.9L Petrol · 8000 AM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in April 2026 at 48,310 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record indicates the onset of component wear related to age. While the car suffered a failure in April 2024 due to a faulty stop lamp circuit, subsequent tests show a shift toward managing minor advisories, suggesting the owner is addressing immediate faults rather than allowing systemic mechanical failure. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a nineteen-year-old Aston Martin, averaging approximately 2,500 miles per year. The data shows consistent, infrequent usage between 2023 and 2026, with only 1,128 miles covered over that three-year period. This low mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine internals, but it often increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber-based components, seals, and fluids which can dry or crack when the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A prospective buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the rear suspension geometry. The April 2025 test flagged worn pins and bushes on both the nearside and offside rear upper suspension arms. Although these did not result in a failure at the time, they represent a known point of wear that will affect handling and noise if not replaced. Furthermore, the April 2026 advisory regarding a thin offside rear brake pad indicates that the braking system now requires attention. The inspector should verify the calipers are not seized given the low-mileage usage pattern which often leads to surface corrosion on brake discs.