The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left 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 | U.S.A. |
2 | Manufacturer | G | General Motors |
3 | Make | 8 | Saturn |
4-5 | Carline/Series | ZZ | Aura |
6 | Body Style | 5 | Four-Door Sedan S69, V69, R69 |
7 | Restraint System | 3 | Seat, Inflatable, Driver and Passenger, Front and Side, Roof Side |
8 | Engine Type | 5 7 N -- | RPOs LAT, LE5 - Engine, Gas, 4 Cyl, 2.4L, MFI, Alum, DOHC, BAS, ECOTEC RPO LY7 - Engine, Gas, 6 Cyl, 3.6L, SFI, V6, Alum, 60 Degrees, GM RPO LZ4 - Engine, Gas, 6 Cyl, 3.5L, SFI, V6, Offset Bore, GM |
9 | Check Digit | -- | Check Digit |
10 | Model Year | 8 | 2008 |
11 | Plant Location | F | Fairfax, KS |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | Plant Sequence Number |
2.4L (LAT, LE5) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification.
3.5L (LZ4) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification.
3.6L (LY7) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification.
4745-E Transmission ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Transmission Identification Information.
6770/6775-E Automatic Transaxle ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Transmission Identification Information.
