We all know the Saab friction testers but I haven't seen anything like this before. It's a picture sold on eBay and the only information it shows "Saab Safety Testing". But that may be something the seller just made up.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/tf-540-1980s...-/122121073780

So... any thoughts on what this thing on the front of this Saab is for?

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