VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Saab 9-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
VIN NUMBER SPECIFICATION
| Position | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIN | Y | S | 3 | F | D | 4 | 5 | S | X | 3 | 1 | 016584 |
VIN NUMBER SPECIFICATION
| 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 | B = Saab 9-3 Linear D = Saab 9-3 Arc F = Saab 9-3 Vector H = Saab 9-3 Aero |
| 6 | Body version | 4 = 4-door 7 = Convertible |
| 7 | Gearbox | 1 = 6-speed automatic 5 = 5-speed manual 6 = 6-speed manual 9 = 5-speed automatic |
| 8 | Engine variants | B = 1.8i F = 1.8t S = 2.0t Y = 2.0 Turbo V = 1.9 Diesel, 8-valve W = 1.9 Diesel, 16-valve |
| 9 | Check digit | 0-9 or X |
| 10 | Model year | 5=2005 |
| 11 | Place of manufacture | 1 = Trollhattan 6 = Graz |
| 12 | Serial number | 000001-999999 |