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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)


1

Geographical area

Y = Northern Europe

2

Country

S = Sweden

3

Car manufacturer

3 = Saab Automobile AB

4

Product line

E = 9-5

5

Model Series

A = Saab 9-5 Linear with driver airbag

B = Saab 9-5 Linear with driver and passenger airbag

C = Saab 9-5 Arc with driver airbag

D = Saab 9-5 Arc with driver and passenger airbag

E = Saab 9-5 Vector with driver airbag

F = Saab 9-5 Vector with driver and passenger airbag

G = Saab 9-5 Aero with driver airbag

H = Saab 9-5 Aero with driver and passenger airbag

6

Body type

4 = 4-door

5 = 5-door

7

Gearbox

5 = Manual 5-speed

9 = Automatic 5-speed

8

Engine variant

C = 2.0 t, B205E

E = 2.3 t, B235E

G = 2.3 Turbo, B235R

D = 2.2 t D223L

L = 3.0 t D308L

Z = 3.0t, B308E

9

Check character

0-9 or X

10

Model year

W = 1998

X = 1999

Y = 2000

1 = 2001

2 = 2002

3=2003

4=2004

11

Place of manufacture

3 = Trollhättan

9 = Trollhättan, preseries

12

Serial number

000001-999999



Replacing the VIN plate

If the VIN label is damaged in a collision or while repairing damage, the garage can order a replacement label from the spare parts department in Nyköping.

Address:

Saab Automobile AB

Arnö stores

Logistic / Customer Care - ULU

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.