PRE-RELEASE
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 | D | 4 | 5 | S | X | 6 | 1 | 016584 |
| 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 5 = 5-door 7 = Convertible |
| 7 | Gearbox | 1 = 6-speed automatic 5 = 5-speed manual 6 = 6-speed manual 9 = 5-speed automatic |
| 8 | Engine variant | B = 1.8i F = 1.8t S = 2.0t Y = 2.0 Turbo U = 2.8 t, 6-cyl V = 1.9 Diesel, 8-valve W = 1.9 Diesel, 16-valve |
| 9 | Check digit | 0-9 or X |
| 10 | Model year | 6=2006 |
| 11 | Place of manufacture | 1 = Trollhättan 6 = Graz |
| 12 | Production number | 000001-999999 |
| Replacing 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.
