2009 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · K13 RAA

A clean and largely defect-free MOT record defines the recent roadworthiness history of this 2009 Porsche 911, with eight consecutive passes from 2018 through to the most recent test on 19 November 2025, which recorded no defects at all. The only items of note across this run are tyre-related advisories, beginning with a minor windscreen chip noted in 2021 and culminating in 2022 when both front tyres and the offside rear tyre were flagged as worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge. By 2023 these had been replaced and reappeared only as slight damage to the nearside and offside front tyres, with the 2024 and 2025 tests returning completely clean sheets. The absence of any structural corrosion advisories, brake component defects, exhaust emissions failures, or suspension flags across this period presents a notably tidy DVSA picture, although it should be noted that MOT testing on a sixteen to seventeen year old 911 represents only a statutory roadworthiness snapshot and does not validate the mechanical integrity of specialist components such as the IMS bearing, intermediate shaft, or rear main seal, none of which fall under MOT scope. The recorded mileage of 44,470 miles against a 17-year vehicle age works out to roughly 2,600 miles per year, which is low for any car and particularly so for a performance vehicle such as the 997-generation 911. Testing frequency has been remarkably consistent, with eight MOT entries spread across consecutive or near-consecutive years, indicating the car has remained in regular use rather than being laid up for extended periods. This kind of low-mileage profile carries specific mechanical implications: oil seals, gaskets, and flexible hoses that deteriorate through age rather than mileage may still be approaching the end of their service life, the coolant system and air conditioning components will have endured prolonged thermal cycling without the benefit of high-mileage refreshing, and components such as the clutch, flywheel, and brake discs can suffer from low-use corrosion and bedding issues even when wear tread depth remains generous. A pre-purchase inspection by a Porsche specialist is therefore particularly relevant here, as statutory testing will not have probed these areas in depth. With the advisories limited entirely to tyres, the test-drive focus should centre on confirming that the underlying geometry and suspension geometry behind those edge-wear patterns is sound. Edge wear on front tyres, as flagged in 2022, is classically indicative of either camber misalignment, worn front suspension bushes, or tired lower wishbone links, so the buyer should listen for clonks or knocks from the front end over speed humps and uneven surfaces and feel for any vagueness or delay in steering response. The rear tyres should be inspected for inner shoulder wear, which on a 911 often points to toe misalignment or worn rear trailing arm bushes. A thorough visual check should also be made of the front lower suspension arms, anti-roll bar drop links, and the rear spring plates and bushes, looking for any perishing, cracking, or oil seepage from the damper units. Beyond the suspension, a cold-start observation is advisable given the low annual mileage, as extended standing periods can allow oil to drain from cylinder bores and upper valvetrain components, producing a brief rattle on first start-up that should quieten within a few seconds. On the road, the buyer should confirm smooth engagement of each gear with no notchiness, listen for any rumble or whine from the rear that could indicate IMS bearing or intermediate shaft concerns, and check that the clutch bite point is consistent and that there is no slipping under load. A thorough underside inspection for any oil seepage from the sump, cam chain covers, and rear main seal area is strongly advised, along with a check of all coolant hoses and the radiator condensers for age-related deterioration, since these are the items most likely to have aged independently of the low recorded mileage.