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 | B | 4 | N | Y | 9 | B | 1 | 123456 |
| 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 | A = Saab 9-3 Linear B = Saab 9-3 Vector C = Saab 9-3 Aero D = Saab 9-3X E = Saab 9-3 Linear CV F = Saab 9-3 Vector CV G = Saab 9-3 Aero CV |
| 6 | Body version | 4 = 4-door 5 = 5-door 7 = 2-door Convertible |
| 7 | Gearbox | 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 | A = Diesel biturbo (Z19DTR) 130 HP B = Diesel biturbo (Z19DTR) 160 HP D = Diesel biturbo (Z19DTR) 180 HP F = B207E Petrol/E85 M = B207G N = B207H S = B207L T = B207S U = B207M X = B207F Y = B207R |
| 9 | Check digit | 0-9 or X |
| 10 | Model year | B = 2011 |
| 11 | Place of manufacture | 1 = Trollhättan, Sweden, 9-3 |
| 12 | Serial number | 000001-999999 |
| Replacing VIN plate |
If the VIN label is damaged in an accident or accident repair, the workshop orders a replacement label via First Line Support (FLS) for each individual market.
Address:
Saab Automobile AB
Att: Customer Care
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.
