CarVerify

Free Car Check

N353 SAA

1996 Renault Safrane

Silver Petrol 2165cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,776 mi
Last recorded121,776 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Safrane104,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN353 SAA
MakeRenault
ModelSafrane
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 121,776 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2007 120,332 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 120,332 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 116,411 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 116,383 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Renault Safrane?

Based on 26,029 MOT tests across 4,984 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
4,892
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,984
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,741
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,479
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,309
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,138
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 880
Full Renault Safrane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N353 SAA is a 1996 Renault Safrane in Silver with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Renault Safrane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 104,095 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 Renault Safrane fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,741 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N353 SAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Safrane typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Renault Safrane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N353 SAA?

You can check the full history of N353 SAA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N353 SAA registered?

N353 SAA is a 1996 Renault Safrane, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N353 SAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N353 SAA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N353 SAA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N353 SAA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.