2009 Porsche 911 3.8L Petrol · CA04 SSS

The Porsche 911 presents a strong and stable roadworthiness record. The most recent test on 22 May 2026 at 58,882 miles passed with zero defects, indicating the vehicle is currently in sound mechanical order. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. A failed test on 28 May 2024 at 53,605 miles flagged a leaking offside rear brake caliper, a defect that was rectified before a retest passed on the same day. Since that repair, two consecutive clean passes in 2025 and 2026 suggest the braking system is now functioning correctly and the issue was a one-off failure rather than a recurring fault. The mileage pattern reveals a vehicle used sparingly. At roughly 3,464 miles per year, this 2009 911 has covered well below the UK average. The record shows a gap of nearly 3,800 miles between May 2023 and May 2024, followed by a jump of 3,809 miles in the subsequent twelve months to May 2025, then a more modest 1,468 miles to the May 2026 test. This suggests a period of lighter use or storage, followed by a brief spell of more regular driving, and a return to low mileage. The sparse but consistent annual testing pattern supports the reading that this car has been driven gently and stored for extended periods. Despite the clean recent record, a buyer should inspect the braking system carefully. The 2024 caliper leak, though repaired, warrants a close check of the offside rear caliper, brake hoses, and fluid condition for any signs of residual seepage or corrosion from standing. Low mileage vehicles often suffer from deteriorated rubber components, so suspension bushes, tyre sidewalls, and coolant hoses should be examined for perishing. The tyres, in particular, may have adequate tread but could be aged and hard, reducing grip. A thorough underbody inspection is also advisable to confirm no structural corrosion has developed during periods of inactivity.