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TFR 939J

1971 Saab 95

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,495 mi
Last recorded93,495 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Saab 9581,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFR 939J
MakeSaab
Model95
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 93,495 miles

Both Rear bump stop straps slightly deteriorated.

Exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Underside of vehicle has slight surface corrosion.

coil spring corroded All four. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 93,495 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both Rear bump stop straps slightly deteriorated.

Exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Underside of vehicle has slight surface corrosion.

coil spring corroded All four. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 93,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jun 2016 93,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 93,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear tyre has slight cut in tread

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 93,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear tyre has slight cut in tread

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 93,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rumble right hand front wheel bearing

Fail 6 Jun 2014 93,234 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rumble right hand front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jun 2013 92,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

tyre rubbing marks on left hand front inner wing

Fail 6 Jun 2013 92,915 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

tyre rubbing marks on left hand front inner wing

Pass 17 May 2012 92,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

light corrosion on under body

light perishing in r/h rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2012 92,551 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

light corrosion on under body

light perishing in r/h rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2011 92,379 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 92,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 91,764 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

free travel in parking brake

Pass 8 Apr 2008 90,829 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 90,829 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 89,244 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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TFR 939J is a 1971 Saab 95 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TFR 939J, 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 TFR 939J registered?

TFR 939J is a 1971 Saab 95, first registered on 19 March 1971.

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The MOT history for TFR 939J shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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