Renault Safrane MOT Pass Rates and Running Costs by Year

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 88 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

65%

Total Tests

Model Years

1998 to 1999

Years Covered

About the Renault Safrane

The Renault Safrane was MOT tested 88 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (1998 to 1999), with an average pass rate of 65%. That's 17 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1998) averages 92,038 miles, while the newest (1999) averages 152,299 miles.

Compared to the Renault brand average of 80%, the Safrane is 15 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Renault models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 2435cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£375

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700

Total per year£3,088

Per month£257/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1999 details

How reliable is the Renault Safrane?

vs average of all models-17% (82% avg)

vs Renault brand average-15% (80% avg)

Renault Safrane by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
1999	59%	44	152,299 mi
1998	70%	44	92,038 mi

Questions about the Renault Safrane

Is the Renault Safrane reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (1998 to 1999), the Renault Safrane averages a 65% MOT pass rate, from 88 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 17 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.