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GYV 884J

1971 Saab 95

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,481 mi
Last recorded85,481 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1971 Saab 9581,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYV 884J
MakeSaab
Model95
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 85,481 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 85,328 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2015 83,863 miles

General corrosion underside

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 81,416 miles

Oil leak

advise to improve and adjust performance of rear brakes.

extensive underbody corrosion in places.

extensive welding repairs carried out.

Fail 20 May 2011 79,631 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2011 79,631 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 78,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 77,628 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 75,893 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 75,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 74,102 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 95?

Based on 2,807 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
6,703
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
position lamp(s) not working 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
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GYV 884J is a 1971 Saab 95 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1971 Saab 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 81,206 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 95 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GYV 884J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Saab 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GYV 884J registered?

GYV 884J is a 1971 Saab 95, first registered on 18 June 1971.

Is GYV 884J safe to buy?

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