VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): Notes
| Sunroof Position | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Vehicle Identification Number | Y | S | 3 | G | N | 4 | A | G | X | B | 4 | 016584 |
| 1 | Geographic area | Y = Northern Europe |
| 2 | Country | S = Sweden |
| 3 | Vehicle manufacturer | 3 = Saab Automobile AB |
| 4 | Product line | G = 9-5 |
| 5 | Model series | N = Saab 9-5 Linear P = Saab 9-5 Vector R = Saab 9-5 Aero |
| 6 | Body version | 4 = 4-door |
| 7 | Transmission | 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 |
| 8 | Engine variant | G =A16LET Z = A20NFT R = A20NFT/BP J = A28NER L = A20DTH K = A20DTR |
| 9 | Check Digit | 0-9 or X |
| 10 | Model Year | B = 2011 |
| 11 | Production site | 4 = Trollhattan, Sweden, 9-5 |
| 12 | Serial number | 000001-999999 |