Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_45 (year INTEGER, apparatus VARCHAR, rank_final VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the highest Year, when Apparatus is "Vault", and when Rank-Final is less than 9?
### Answer:
SELECT MAX(year) FROM table_name_45 WHERE apparatus = "vault" AND rank_final < 9