For 1990-2009 cars only
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle (1). The VIN plate is located on the upper LH corner of the Instrument Panel and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:
Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Country of Origin | 5 | U.S.A. |
2 | Manufacturer | G | General Motors |
3 | Make | Z | Saturn |
4-5 | Carline/Series | A | ION |
6 | Body Style | 1 5 | Two-Door Coupe 37 Four-Door Sedan 69 |
7 | Restraint System | 5 | Active Manual Belts w/Driver and Passenger Inflatable Restraint, Frontal and Side |
8 | Engine Type | F | RPO L61, 2.2L, L4, MFI |
9 | Check Digit | -- | Check Digit |
10 | Model Year | 3 | 2003 |
11 | Plant Location | Z | Spring Hill,TN |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | Plant Sequence Number |
