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Verdict
Grande berline haut de gamme lancée en 1992 pour succéder à la Renault 25. Nous n'avons trouvé aucun retour publié sur ses pannes ni sur sa sécurité : les informations disponibles portent sur les motorisations et sur la rare version Biturbo de 268 ch (806 exemplaires). Un examen complet par un spécialiste est indispensable.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 2.0 16v 138.
2.0 16v 138
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 138 hp · Crit'Air unclassified
Quatre-cylindres essence de 138 ch, version d'entrée de la fiche L'argus 1996 (existe aussi en boîte automatique BVA).
2.2 dT 115
Diesel · Manual · 115 hp · Crit'Air unclassified
Diesel turbo de 115 ch listé dans la fiche L'argus 1996.
2.5 20v 168
Petrol · Manual · 168 hp · Crit'Air unclassified
Essence de 168 ch listée dans la fiche L'argus 1996, en finitions Initiale ou RXE, avec boîte manuelle ou automatique.
Market prices
Price unknown: not enough online listings for a reliable estimate. Compare several listings before negotiating.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Not enough listings collected yet in Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy or the United Kingdom for this model.
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Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2002: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Renault Safrane”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
Renault Safrane I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire expertiser la voiture : aucune liste de pannes publiée n'a été trouvée.
- Vérifier l'état de la caisse, de la peinture et des joints : l'âge de la voiture l'impose.
- Contrôler l'électronique et l'équipement de confort (climatisation, vitres, sièges).
- Exiger les factures d'entretien, distribution comprise.
Questions to ask the seller
- Quelle est la finition et la motorisation exacte (2.0, 2.2 dT, 2.5 ou V6) ?
- Quelles factures d'entretien et de distribution pouvez-vous présenter ?
- Quelles pièces ont été remplacées récemment ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
Photo: Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0
Renault Laguna
II · 2001–2007
- Price
- €2,000 – €3,500
- Reliability
- 2/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0
Renault Vel Satis
I · 2002–2009
- Price
- €3,000 – €4,000
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: Thomas doerfer, CC BY-SA 3.0
Renault Laguna
III · 2007–2015
- Price
- €2,500 – €6,000
- Reliability
- 1.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Renault Safrane I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Qu'est-ce que la Safrane Biturbo ?
Une version 2.9 V6 à deux turbos de 268 ch, présentée en 1992 et vendue à partir de 1993, produite à 806 exemplaires selon Caradisiac.
La Safrane est-elle fiable ?
Nous n'avons trouvé aucun retour publié sur sa fiabilité : la fiche n'affiche donc aucune panne, ce qui ne prouve pas qu'elle n'en a pas.
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