Fahrgestellnummernidentifikation Saab 900

Stelle: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12-17
Fahrgestellnummer: Y S 3 A C 5 5 D 3 K 7 001196
Stelle Fahrgestellnummer: Info Bedeutung
1-3 YS3 Hersteller Saab Automobil
4 A Produktreihe A = 900
5 A-Z Modellreihe intern
6 2-7 Karosserietyp 2= 2-türig, Sedan
3= 3-türig, Combi Coupé
4 = 4-türig, Sedan
5 = 5-türig, Combi Coupé
6 = 4-türig, Pullman-Sedan
7 = 2-türig, Cabriolet
7 4-6 Getriebetyp 4 = 4-Gang-Schaltgetriebe
5 = 5-Gang-Schaltgetriebe
6 = 3-Gang-Automatik
8 C, J, D, E, S, L, Motortyp C = B 201 Vergaser-Saugmotor 8 V
J = B 201 Einspritz-Saugmotor 8 V
D = B 202 Einspritz-Saugmotor 16V, 2,0l
E = B 212 Einspritz-Saugmotor 16V, 2,1l
S = B 201 Turbomotor 8V, 2,0l
L = B 202 Turbomotor 16V, 2,0l
9 0-9, X Kontrollziffer
10 G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, Modelljahr B = Modelljahr 1981
C = Modelljahr 1982
D = Modelljahr 1983
E = Modelljahr 1984
F = Modelljahr 1985
G = Modelljahr 1986
H = Modelljahr 1987
J = Modelljahr 1988
K = Modelljahr 1989
L = Modelljahr 1990
M = Modelljahr 1991
N = Modelljahr 1992
P = Modelljahr 1993
11 2, 3, 5, 7, Herstellungsort 2 = Trollhättan, Schweden
3 = Arlöv, Schweden
5 = Malmö, Schweden
7 = Nystad, Finnland
12-17 001196 Laufende Nummer



Habe vor Kurzem die Entschlüsselung der Fahrzeug-Ident.-Nummer (bis 1983) gepostet und bei den Rückmeldungen festgestellt, dass daran nicht nur die vorherrschenden 900-Turbo-Fahrer interessiert sind. Jetzt habe ich die Liste für alle Modelle vom 99er bis zum 9-5er aus den Jahren 1972 bis 2000 zusammen.
Ehe ich hier immer poste, könntet Ihr die vorhandene 900er-Liste (die übrigens keineswegs vollständig ist und nur für "neuere Modelle" gilt) ergänzen oder neu aufstellen? Ältere Semester lassen sich damit nämlich nicht entschlüsseln. Die Entschlüsselung hat sich Anfang der 80er Jahre beinahe im 2-Jahres-Rhythmus geändert.
Grüsse aus Hamburg (99er und 900S) Sebastian Timecodetv@aol.com

Saab VIN Decoding

Welcome to the Turbo! Saab VIN decode page. The information contained herein was mostly gleaned from official Saab publications. Other resources were referanced as well. Please let Larry know if you find something wrong, or don't understand something. I'm starting with the 1972 and on VINs up to the latest, 1997. This has now been ammended to include Saabs from 1950. (RL Oct. 27th 97)

Table of Contents

Please select your VIN style and year range:

Vintage (1950-1972) VINs
Saab 95 (1966-1973) VINs
Saab 96 (1966-1973) VINs
Saab 97 - Sonett (1966-1974) VINs
Saab 99 (1969-1980) VINs
99762XXXXXX 1972-1980
YS3AT34S2B1XXXXXX 1981-1983
YS3AT35S9E1XXXXXX 1984-1985
YS3AB35J4G3XXXXXX 1986-
Source reference

Vintage Saab (1950-1965) VINs



1972-1980 VIN style

99762XXXXXX
This one is really simple.

The first two digits are the car series: 95, 96, 97, 99, 90 (for 900).

The next two digits are the last two digits of the model year: 72 = 1972, etc.

The fifth digit is the manufacturing plant:

1 = Trollhättan line #1
2 = Trollhättan line #2
3 = Arlöv, Sweden
5 = Arlöv, Sweden - 97 (Sonett) only!!!!
6 = Nystad, Finland
7 = Malines, Belgium

The 6th through 12th digits are the serial # of that model on that line.



1981-1983 VIN style

This marked the first year for the international 17 digit VIN code. It keeps all manufacturers on the same playing field, and you can identify make, model, and some equipment off of a VIN.

YS3AT34S2B1XXXXXX

The first three digits are the country and manufacturer code.
YS3 is used for cars made in Sweden
YK1 is used for cars made in Finland

The next digit is the car model.

A = 900
B = 99

The 5th digit is the series.

G = GL
S = EMS
E = GLE
T = Turbo

The 6th digit is the Body Type or the number of doors

3 = 3-door Combi Coupe (CK)
4 = 4-door Sedan (SN)
5 = 5-door Combi Coupe

The 7th digit is the Engine type

1 = Single carbeuretter
2 = Twin-carburetter
3 = Injection
4 = Turbocharged

The 8th digit is for Safety equipment

A = Airbag
P = Passive seat belts
S = Active seat belts

Note: I doubt anything other than 'S' was used here, as Passives and Airbags were not introduced until after the VIN spec was changed.

The 9th digit is a check digit, which will be 0-9 or X. No meaning, other than to make sure it is a valid VIN.

The 10th digit is the Model Year.

B = 1981
C = 1982
D = 1983

Position 11 is the assembly plant or line

1 = Trollhättan line #1
2 = Trollhättan line #2
3 = Arlöv, Sweden
6 = Nystad, Finland - Saab 99
7 = Nystad, Finland - Saab 900

Lastly, positions 12 through 17 are the serial number of that model on that line.



1984-1985 VIN style

A few changes for the international 17 digit VIN code. Position 7 becomes the transmission type, and 8 becomes the engine type. Also, all Saabs use the same manufacturer code.

YS3AT35S9E1XXXXXX

The first three digits are the country and manufacturer code.
YS3 is used for Saab cars

The next digit is the car model.

A = 900
B = 99/90
C = 9000

The 5th digit is the series.

L = Low series
M = 900 (base) - Medium
H = 900 S - High
T = Turbo
E = Extra High

The 6th digit is the Body Type or the number of doors

2 = 2-door sedan
3 = 3-door Combi Coupe (CK)
4 = 4-door Sedan (SN)
5 = 5-door Combi Coupe
6 = 4-door Sedan, Extended Length (CD)

The 7th digit is the Transmission type

4 = 4-speed manual
5 = 5-speed manual
6 = 3-speed Automatic

The 8th digit is the Engine type

C = Carburetter
T = Twin Carburetter
J = Fuel Injection
S = Turbo (8-valve)
L = Turbo & intercooler (16-valve)

The 9th digit is a check digit, which will be 0-9 or X. No meaning, other than to make sure it is a valid VIN.

The 10th digit is the Model Year.

E = 1984
F = 1985

Position 11 is the assembly plant or line

1 = Trollhättan line #1
2 = Trollhättan line #2
3 = Arlöv, Sweden
6 = Nystad, Finland
7 = Nystad, Finland

Lastly, positions 12 through 17 are the serial number of that model on that line.



1986 on VIN style

This section will be cleaned up & divided into smaller year chunks soon - LJW 7/99

YS3AT35S9E1XXXXXX

The first three digits are the country and manufacturer code.

YS3 is used for Saab cars

The next digit is the car model.

A = 900
B = 99/90
C = 9000
D = 900 2nd generation or Saab 93
E = 95

The 5th digit is the series.

for 1986, this was just the series
B = i
C = i16
D = Turbo
S = S model (9000)
87- this digit indicated the series & restraints
R = base 900 Active restraint
S = S model Active
K = Turbo passive
K = S model passive
T = turbo model active

Sometime after 1986, this was changed to "For Internal Use Only". Probably as a result of a myriad of models sold around the world.

The 6th digit is the Body Type or the number of doors

2 = 2-door sedan
3 = 3-door Combi Coupe (CK)
4 = 4-door Sedan (SN)
5 = 5-door Combi Coupe
6 = 4-door Sedan, Extended Length (900 CD)
6 = 5-door CS body style (9000)
7 = 2-door Convertible (CV)

Note the missing 5-door

The 7th digit is the Transmission type

4 = 4-speed manual
5 = 5-speed manual
6 = 3-speed Automatic
8 = 4-speed Automatic

The 8th digit is the Engine type

B = Fuel Injection, B234 (2.3 liter 16v)
C = B205E LPT (95)
D = Fuel Injection, B202 (16-v)
D = D223L LPT turbocharged direct-injection Diesel
E = Fuel Injection, B212 (2.1 liter 16v)
E = B235E LPT (95)
G = B235R hi-po turbo (95??)
J = Fuel Injection, B201 (8-v)
J = B204I (94-)
L = Turbo, B202 & intercooler (16-valve)
L = B235L normal turbo (95??)
M = Turbo, B234 or B234 LPT
N = Turbo, B204 & intercooler (2.0 liter 16v with balance shafts)
P = B204S
R = B234R
S = Turbo, B201 (8-valve)
S = Turbo, B202 Low-pressure turbo (16-valve)
U = B234E
V = B258I (2.5 liter V-6)
W = B308I (3.0 liter V-6)

The 9th digit is a check digit, which will be 0-9 or X. No meaning, other than to make sure it is a valid VIN.

The 10th digit is the Model Year.
G = 1986
H = 1987
J = 1988
K = 1989
L = 1990
M = 1991
N = 1992
P = 1993
R = 1994
S = 1995
T = 1996
V = 1997
W = 1998
X = 1999
Y = 2000

Position 11 is the assembly plant or line
1 = Trollhättan line A
2 = Trollhättan line B
3 = Arlöv, Sweden
3 = Trollhättan 95
5 = Malmö, Sweden
6 = Nystad, Finland
7 = Nystad, Finland
8 = Trollhättan Line C
9 = Trollhättan Line C (93)

Lastly, positions 12 through 17 are the serial number of that model on that line.

Quellen: http://beam.to/bonne http://secret-secret.com/turbo/DIY/vin.html