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MOT reliability

Renault Saviem

11 vehicles · 85 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate

Based on 11 Renault Saviem vehicles and 85 completed MOT tests, the Renault Saviem has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 55,371 miles.

11
Vehicles
85
MOT tests
336
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Renault Saviem problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Renault Saviem MOT tests:

  • Other97%
  • Seatbelts & equipment13%
  • Emissions & nuisance8%
  • Brakes6%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension1%

Renault Saviem pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
2250%
3367%
43100%
5560%
6450%
7650%
8560%
9367%
10450%
112100%
12250%
13367%
14450%
15367%
16367%
171100%
182100%
191100%

Fuel types: Petrol (10), Diesel (1)

Most common Renault Saviem MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Renault Saviem MOT tests:

  1. Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (6 times)
  2. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) (5 times)
  3. Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (5 times)
  4. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
  5. Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
  6. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (4 times)
  7. Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) (3 times)
  8. Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) (3 times)
  9. Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (3 times)
  10. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
  11. Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (3 times)
  12. Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (3 times)
  13. Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (3 times)
  14. Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b) (3 times)
  15. Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) (2 times)

Renault Saviem pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2003 1 13 62% 56,463
2002 2 4 100% 65,198
2001 1 19 53% 49,522
1998 1 18 67% 19,285
1988 1 2 100% 86,807
1983 2 15 100% 43,135
1981 1 4 100% 6,556
1976 1 6 100% 73,845
1969 1 4 50% 99,940

Renault Saviem reliability FAQ

Across 11 Renault Saviem vehicles in our MOT data, 74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Renault Saviem MOT issues are: Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b); Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f).

The typical Renault Saviem in our data has covered around 55,371 miles.

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