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1998 Saab 9000 VIN decoder

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Every sample 1998 Saab 9000 VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier YS3. The tenth character is W, the model-year code for 1998; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, 1 here. The factory records place assembly at Trollhattan, Sweden. One engine is recorded for this model year: 2.3L. The catalog holds 100 sample 1998 Saab 9000 VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

1998 Saab 9000 trims, engines and plants

4 build configurations across 100 sample VINs, decoded from the 11-character VIN prefix. A blank cell means the factory record carries no value.

Series / TrimEngineTransmissionBodyDoors / seatsPlantSample VINs
SE, CDE/SCE2.3LAutomatic · 4-spdHatchback/Liftback/Notchback5-doorTrollhattan, Sweden73
SE, CDE/SCE2.3LManual/Standard · 5-spdHatchback/Liftback/Notchback5-doorTrollhattan, Sweden25
S, CD/CS2.3LAutomatic · 4-spdHatchback/Liftback/Notchback5-doorTrollhattan, Sweden1
SE, CDE/SCEAutomatic · 4-spdHatchback/Liftback/Notchback5-doorTrollhattan, Sweden1

Sample 1998 Saab 9000 VINs

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These are catalog sample VINs, not cars for sale. Choosing one puts it in the VIN field at the top of the page - replace it with the VIN of the car you are looking at.

VINSeries / TrimEngineTransmissionBodyPlantAction
YS3CD68MXW1002765S, CD/CS2.3LAutomatic · 4-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF65R0W1000873SE, CDE/SCE2.3LManual/Standard · 5-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF65R0W1002963SE, CDE/SCE2.3LManual/Standard · 5-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF65R1W1000820SE, CDE/SCE2.3LManual/Standard · 5-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF65R2W1000633SE, CDE/SCE2.3LManual/Standard · 5-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF65R2W1001068SE, CDE/SCE2.3LManual/Standard · 5-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF65R2W1002995SE, CDE/SCE2.3LManual/Standard · 5-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF65R2W1003743SE, CDE/SCE2.3LManual/Standard · 5-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF65R3W1000804SE, CDE/SCE2.3LManual/Standard · 5-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF65R3W1004125SE, CDE/SCE2.3LManual/Standard · 5-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF65R4W1000598SE, CDE/SCE2.3LManual/Standard · 5-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF65R4W1003095SE, CDE/SCE2.3LManual/Standard · 5-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF65R6W1001073SE, CDE/SCE2.3LManual/Standard · 5-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF65R6W1001235SE, CDE/SCE2.3LManual/Standard · 5-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF65R6W1001588SE, CDE/SCE2.3LManual/Standard · 5-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF65R6W1002918SE, CDE/SCE2.3LManual/Standard · 5-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF65R6W1003132SE, CDE/SCE2.3LManual/Standard · 5-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF65R7W1000398SE, CDE/SCE2.3LManual/Standard · 5-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF65R7W1001017SE, CDE/SCE2.3LManual/Standard · 5-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF65R7W1003530SE, CDE/SCE2.3LManual/Standard · 5-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF65R7W1003754SE, CDE/SCE2.3LManual/Standard · 5-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF65R7W1003804SE, CDE/SCE2.3LManual/Standard · 5-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF65R8W1000913SE, CDE/SCE2.3LManual/Standard · 5-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF65R8W1001074SE, CDE/SCE2.3LManual/Standard · 5-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF65R9W1002735SE, CDE/SCE2.3LManual/Standard · 5-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF65RXW1000802SE, CDE/SCE2.3LManual/Standard · 5-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF68M0W1000212SE, CDE/SCE2.3LAutomatic · 4-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF68M0W1001182SE, CDE/SCE2.3LAutomatic · 4-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF68M0W1002235SE, CDE/SCE2.3LAutomatic · 4-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF68M0W1003546SE, CDE/SCE2.3LAutomatic · 4-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF68M1W1000185SE, CDE/SCE2.3LAutomatic · 4-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF68M1W1000560SE, CDE/SCE2.3LAutomatic · 4-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF68M1W1000784SE, CDE/SCE2.3LAutomatic · 4-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF68M1W1000901SE, CDE/SCE2.3LAutomatic · 4-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF68M1W1000977SE, CDE/SCE2.3LAutomatic · 4-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF68M1W1000994SE, CDE/SCE2.3LAutomatic · 4-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF68M1W1001031SE, CDE/SCE2.3LAutomatic · 4-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF68M1W1001062SE, CDE/SCE2.3LAutomatic · 4-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF68M1W1001143SE, CDE/SCE2.3LAutomatic · 4-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF68M1W1002518SE, CDE/SCE2.3LAutomatic · 4-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF68M1W1003622SE, CDE/SCE2.3LAutomatic · 4-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF68M1W1003636SE, CDE/SCE2.3LAutomatic · 4-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF68M2W1003726SE, CDE/SCE2.3LAutomatic · 4-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF68M2W1003869SE, CDE/SCE2.3LAutomatic · 4-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF68M3W1000687SE, CDE/SCE2.3LAutomatic · 4-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF68M3W1001015SE, CDE/SCE2.3LAutomatic · 4-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF68M3W1001385SE, CDE/SCE2.3LAutomatic · 4-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF68M3W1003010SE, CDE/SCE2.3LAutomatic · 4-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF68M4W1000830SE, CDE/SCE2.3LAutomatic · 4-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden
YS3CF68M4W1001122SE, CDE/SCE2.3LAutomatic · 4-spdHatchback/Liftback/NotchbackTrollhattan, Sweden

Factory specs by VIN prefix

Specs are decoded from manufacturer build data for the 11-character VIN prefix and are shown in English.

YS3CD68MXW1 - S, CD/CS
Trim
S, CD/CS
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Transmission Style
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
4
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Model
Intercooled Engine (Std. Output)
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Plant City
Trollhattan
Plant Country
Sweden
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2300.0
Displacement CI
140.35461141788
Engine
2.3L Intercooled Engine (Std. Output)
Note
Line A (9000)
Turbo
Yes
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
YS3CF65R0W1 - SE, CDE/SCE
Trim
SE, CDE/SCE
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Transmission Style
Manual/Standard
Transmission Speeds
5
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Model
Intercooled Engine (High Output)
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Plant City
Trollhattan
Plant Country
Sweden
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2300.0
Displacement CI
140.35461141788
Engine
2.3L Intercooled Engine (High Output)
Note
Line A (9000)
Turbo
Yes
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
YS3CF65R1W1 - SE, CDE/SCE
Trim
SE, CDE/SCE
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Transmission Style
Manual/Standard
Transmission Speeds
5
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Model
Intercooled Engine (High Output)
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Plant City
Trollhattan
Plant Country
Sweden
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2300.0
Displacement CI
140.35461141788
Engine
2.3L Intercooled Engine (High Output)
Note
Line A (9000)
Turbo
Yes
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
YS3CF65R2W1 - SE, CDE/SCE
Trim
SE, CDE/SCE
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Transmission Style
Manual/Standard
Transmission Speeds
5
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Model
Intercooled Engine (High Output)
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Plant City
Trollhattan
Plant Country
Sweden
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2300.0
Displacement CI
140.35461141788
Engine
2.3L Intercooled Engine (High Output)
Note
Line A (9000)
Turbo
Yes
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
YS3CF65R3W1 - SE, CDE/SCE
Trim
SE, CDE/SCE
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Transmission Style
Manual/Standard
Transmission Speeds
5
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Model
Intercooled Engine (High Output)
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Plant City
Trollhattan
Plant Country
Sweden
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2300.0
Displacement CI
140.35461141788
Engine
2.3L Intercooled Engine (High Output)
Note
Line A (9000)
Turbo
Yes
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
YS3CF65R4W1 - SE, CDE/SCE
Trim
SE, CDE/SCE
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Transmission Style
Manual/Standard
Transmission Speeds
5
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Model
Intercooled Engine (High Output)
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Plant City
Trollhattan
Plant Country
Sweden
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2300.0
Displacement CI
140.35461141788
Engine
2.3L Intercooled Engine (High Output)
Note
Line A (9000)
Turbo
Yes
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
YS3CF65R6W1 - SE, CDE/SCE
Trim
SE, CDE/SCE
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Transmission Style
Manual/Standard
Transmission Speeds
5
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Model
Intercooled Engine (High Output)
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Plant City
Trollhattan
Plant Country
Sweden
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2300.0
Displacement CI
140.35461141788
Engine
2.3L Intercooled Engine (High Output)
Note
Line A (9000)
Turbo
Yes
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
YS3CF65R7W1 - SE, CDE/SCE
Trim
SE, CDE/SCE
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Transmission Style
Manual/Standard
Transmission Speeds
5
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Model
Intercooled Engine (High Output)
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Plant City
Trollhattan
Plant Country
Sweden
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2300.0
Displacement CI
140.35461141788
Engine
2.3L Intercooled Engine (High Output)
Note
Line A (9000)
Turbo
Yes
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
YS3CF65R8W1 - SE, CDE/SCE
Trim
SE, CDE/SCE
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Transmission Style
Manual/Standard
Transmission Speeds
5
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Model
Intercooled Engine (High Output)
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Plant City
Trollhattan
Plant Country
Sweden
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2300.0
Displacement CI
140.35461141788
Engine
2.3L Intercooled Engine (High Output)
Note
Line A (9000)
Turbo
Yes
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
YS3CF65R9W1 - SE, CDE/SCE
Trim
SE, CDE/SCE
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Transmission Style
Manual/Standard
Transmission Speeds
5
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Model
Intercooled Engine (High Output)
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Plant City
Trollhattan
Plant Country
Sweden
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2300.0
Displacement CI
140.35461141788
Engine
2.3L Intercooled Engine (High Output)
Note
Line A (9000)
Turbo
Yes
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
YS3CF65RXW1 - SE, CDE/SCE
Trim
SE, CDE/SCE
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Transmission Style
Manual/Standard
Transmission Speeds
5
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Model
Intercooled Engine (High Output)
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Plant City
Trollhattan
Plant Country
Sweden
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2300.0
Displacement CI
140.35461141788
Engine
2.3L Intercooled Engine (High Output)
Note
Line A (9000)
Turbo
Yes
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
YS3CF68M0W1 - SE, CDE/SCE
Trim
SE, CDE/SCE
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Transmission Style
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
4
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Model
Intercooled Engine (Std. Output)
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Plant City
Trollhattan
Plant Country
Sweden
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2300.0
Displacement CI
140.35461141788
Engine
2.3L Intercooled Engine (Std. Output)
Note
Line A (9000)
Turbo
Yes
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
YS3CF68M1W1 - SE, CDE/SCE
Trim
SE, CDE/SCE
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Transmission Style
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
4
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Model
Intercooled Engine (Std. Output)
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Plant City
Trollhattan
Plant Country
Sweden
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2300.0
Displacement CI
140.35461141788
Engine
2.3L Intercooled Engine (Std. Output)
Note
Line A (9000)
Turbo
Yes
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
YS3CF68M2W1 - SE, CDE/SCE
Trim
SE, CDE/SCE
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Transmission Style
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
4
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Model
Intercooled Engine (Std. Output)
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Plant City
Trollhattan
Plant Country
Sweden
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2300.0
Displacement CI
140.35461141788
Engine
2.3L Intercooled Engine (Std. Output)
Note
Line A (9000)
Turbo
Yes
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
YS3CF68M3W1 - SE, CDE/SCE
Trim
SE, CDE/SCE
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Transmission Style
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
4
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Model
Intercooled Engine (Std. Output)
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Plant City
Trollhattan
Plant Country
Sweden
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2300.0
Displacement CI
140.35461141788
Engine
2.3L Intercooled Engine (Std. Output)
Note
Line A (9000)
Turbo
Yes
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
YS3CF68M4W1 - SE, CDE/SCE
Trim
SE, CDE/SCE
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Transmission Style
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
4
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Model
Intercooled Engine (Std. Output)
Doors
5
Manufacturer Name
SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Plant City
Trollhattan
Plant Country
Sweden
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
2300.0
Displacement CI
140.35461141788
Engine
2.3L Intercooled Engine (Std. Output)
Note
Line A (9000)
Turbo
Yes
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR

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