VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) |
1
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Geographical area
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Y = Northern Europe
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2
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Country
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S = Sweden
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3
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Car manufacturer
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3 = Saab Automobile AB
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4
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Product line
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E = 9-5
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5
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Model Series
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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
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Body type
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4 = 4-door
5 = 5-door |
7
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Gearbox
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5 = Manual 5-speed
9 = Automatic 5-speed |
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Engine variant
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A = 2.3 T, B235L
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 |
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Check character
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0-9 or X
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10
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Model year
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W = 1998
X = 1999 Y = 2000 1 = 2001 2 = 2002 3=2003 4=2004 |
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Place of manufacture
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3 = Trollhättan
9 = Trollhättan, preseries |
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Serial number
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000001-999999
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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.