The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate (1) is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper LH corner of the instrument panel (I/P) and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:
Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Country of Origin | 1,4 | U.S. Built |
2 | Manufacturer | G | General Motors |
3 | Make | B | Saab |
4 | GVWR/Brake System | D E | 5001-6000/Hydraulic 6001-7000/Hydraulic |
5 | Truck Line/Chassis Type | S T | Sm Conventional Cab--4x2 Sm Conventional Cab--4x4 |
6 | Series | 1 | ½ Ton Nominal |
7 | Body Type | 3 | GMT 360 |
8 | Engine Type | S P | GM 4.2L L6 MFI (LL8) GM 5.3L V8 SFI (LHS) |
9 | Check Digit | -- | Check Digit |
10 | Model Year | 5 | 2005 |
11 | Plant Location | K 2 X 6 | Linden, NJ Moraine E.E.M.S. Oklahoma City |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | Plant Sequence Number |
4.2L Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification in Engine Mechanical-4.2L.
5.3L Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification in Engine Mechanical-5.3L.
4L60-E/4L65-E Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Transmission Identification Information in Automatic Transmission-4L60-E/4L65-E.
