For 1990-2009 cars only
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 | A/T A/R | Astra XR Astra XE |
6 | Body Style | 6 | Four-Door Sedan/Two-Door Coupe |
7 | Restraint System | 7 | Active (Manual) Seat Belts, with Driver and Passenger Inflatable Restraints - Front, Side, Roof and Occupant Sensor |
8 | Engine Type | 1 | 1.8L, 2HO, L4, MFI |
9 | Check Digit | -- | Check Digit |
10 | Model Year | 8 | 2008 |
11 | Plant Location | 5 | Antwerp, Belgium |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | Plant Sequence Number |
1.8L (2HO) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location
Refer to Engine Identification .
