VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) |
Position | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
VIN | Y | S | 3 | F | B | 4 | N | Y | 9 | A | 1 | 123456 |
1 | Geographical region | Y = Northern Europe |
2 | Country | S = Sweden |
3 | Vehicle manufacturer | 3 = Saab Automobile AB |
4 | Product line | F = 9-3 |
5 | Model series | A = Saab 9-3 Linear B = Saab 9-3 Vector C = Saab 9-3 Aero D = Saab 9-3X E = Saab 9-3 Linear Convertible F = Saab 9-3 Vector Convertible G = Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible |
6 | Body version | 4 = 4-door 5 = 5-door 7 = 2-door Convertible |
7 | Gearbox | A = Automatic 6-speed FWD B = Automatic 6-speed 4WD C = Automatic 5-speed FWD M = Manual 6-speed FWD N = Manual 6-speed 4WD P = Manual 5-speed FWD |
8 | Engine variant | F = 1.8t (B207E) S = 2.0t (B207L) Y = 2.0 Turbo (B207R) V = 1.9 Diesel, 8-valve (Z19DT) W = 1.9 Diesel, 16-valve (Z19DTH) P = Diesel twin turbo (Z19DTR) |
9 | Check digit | 0-9 or X |
10 | Model year | A = 2010 |
11 | Place of manufacture | 1 = Trollhättan 6 = Graz |
12 | Serial number | 000001-999999 |
Replacing VIN plate |
If the VIN label is damaged in an accident or accident repair, the workshop orders a replacement label via First Line Support (FLS) for each individual market.
Address:
Saab Automobile AB
Att: Customer Care
SE-611 81 Nyköping
SWEDEN
Only authorised Saab garages can obtain replacement labels. This is so that Saab Automobile AB does not participate in providing a stolen car with a new identity.