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How to decode a Saturn VIN

Characters 1-3 of a Saturn VIN

A World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) is an essential component of a vehicle’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), serving as a unique code to identify the manufacturer of the vehicle. It comprises the first three characters of the VIN and provides specific information about the vehicle, including the country of manufacture, the manufacturer name, and the type of vehicle. For instance, the WMI 1G8 signifies vehicles manufactured by General Motors LLC, particularly Saturn passenger cars, produced during the model years 1991 to 2009, and assembled in Warren, Michigan, United States. Similarly, 5GZ and 3GS are WMIs also associated with General Motors LLC, but they indicate the production of Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles (MPVs), between the model years of 2002 to 2010, and 2008 to 2010, respectively, in the same location. This system allows for easy identification and retrieval of vital vehicle information based on the manufacturer’s code.

List of WMI Codes for a Saturn

WMI Manufacturer Name Vehicle Type City State or Province Country Model Years Covered Example VIN
W08 Adam Opel AG Passenger Car Russelsheim Germany 2008-2009 W08AT671085047677
1G8 General Motors LLC Passenger Car Warren Michigan United States 1991-2009 1G8ZS57N07F100195
5GZ General Motors LLC Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) Warren Michigan United States 2002-2010 5GZEV13707J103007
3GS General Motors LLC Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV) Warren Michigan United States 2008-2010 3GSDL73708S501957

Characters 4-8 are the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS) of a Saturn VIN

These characters correspond to components like:

  • Engine type
  • Transmission
  • Model or trim
  • Body style
  • Gross vehicle weight range

Below find the most popular vehicle descriptor codes for a Saturn:

100 Most Common VDS for a Saturn
AT671AT271AR671ZS57NZR575ZV577ZS57VZS57BZV57BZX577
AZ54FAK52FAW12FAN12FAL52FAV12FAF52FAG52FAW14FAZ52F
AK54FAJ52FAM12FAV14FAL54FAJ54FAC12FAY14PAM14FAG54F
AB12FAY12PAN14FAJ58FAW18BAW15FAK55BAM15FAK55FAL55F
AW18FAN18FAY11PAV18BAL55BAZ55FAL58BAZ58FAK58BAV15F
AJ55FAN15FAV15BAL58FAW15BAM18FAY15PAK58FAV18FAY18P
AJ556JU54FJT54FJW54RJL54RJD54RJC54FJR52FJS52FJS54F
JU52FJT52FJW52RJU82FJU84FJT84FJW82RJW84RJD84RJL84R
JC84FEV137EV237EV337ER237ER337ER137ER33DEV13DER23D
EV23DER13DEV33DLRUEDLRTEDLVVEDLRVEDLRWEDLVUEDLVWED

Auto manufacturers have some discretion to decide how they want to code this section, but its contents and decoded results are generally consistent.

Character 9 is the “check digit” in a Saturn VIN.

Based on a formula developed by the US Department of Transportation, it helps reduce fraud by ensuring the validity of the VIN.

10th Character in the Saturn VIN — Year Code

Year Code Year
A 2010
9 2009
8 2008
7 2007
6 2006
5 2005
4 2004
3 2003
2 2002
1 2001
Y 2000
X 1999
W 1998
V 1997
T 1996
S 1995
R 1994
P 1993
N 1992
M 1991

11th Character in the Saturn VIN — Plant Code(s)

Known Saturn Assembly Factory VIN Code(s)

Plant Code Plant City Plant State Plant Country Plant Company Name Example VIN
1 Wentzville Missouri United States Gmna 5GZER137081152780
5 Antwerp Belgium Opel W08AT671085047677
D Doraville Georgia United States Na-Mcd Platform (Apv) 5GZDV03L05D176909
F Kansas City Kansas United States Fairfax Assembly 1G8ZS57N07F100195
J Janesville Wisconsin United States Gm Truck Group 5GZEV13707J103007
S Springhill Tennessee United States Spring Hill Manufacturing 5GZCZ43D72S830750
Y Wilmington Delaware United States Wilmington Assembly 1G8JU54F03Y511213
Z Spring Hill Tennessee United States Spring Hill Manufacturing 1G8AZ54FX3Z181057

VIN Characters 12 - 17 of a Saturn

The final 6 characters in a Saturn’s 17-digit VIN are its serial number, which will be unique to every vehicle.

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How to find a Saturn’s VIN?

Locating the VIN number on your Saturn is key for identification. Here’s how to find it:

  1. Look at the dashboard on the driver’s side of your Saturn, usually near where the dashboard meets the windshield. You can view this from outside the vehicle.
  2. Inspect the driver’s side door frame of your Saturn. The VIN can often be found on a sticker or plate where the door latches, not far from the seatbelt return.
  3. Check under the hood of your Saturn for a VIN plate; this is usually located on the front of the engine block.
  4. Examine your Saturn’s vehicle registration documents, as the VIN will be recorded there for identification and registration purposes.
  5. Review the insurance card or insurance policy for your Saturn. Insurance companies use VINs to identify the vehicle covered by the policy.
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What info can a Saturn VIN reveal?

  • Model Year: The VIN can reveal the vehicle’s model year, suggesting it might be the year 2010, providing insights into the age and potential historical value of the vehicle.
  • Vehicle Type and Body Class: The VIN suggests the vehicle to be a Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle, possibly a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV), offering details about the vehicle’s intended use and design.
  • Engine Specifications: The VIN details engine specifications, possibly including a V-Shaped, 3.6-liter engine with 219.68547874103 cubic inches displacement, named LY7 by manufacturer GM, and featuring a Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) valve train design.
  • Fuel Type and Efficiency: The vehicle potentially runs on Gasoline, utilizing Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI) for fuel delivery, which may give insights into its fuel efficiency and environmental footprint.
  • Drive Type and Safety Features: It might feature Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) and possibly be equipped with safety features such as front airbags for both driver and passenger and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) of the Direct type, enhancing its safety ratings.
  • Airbag Locations: The VIN might indicate airbags located not only in the 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) but also roof-side across all seating rows, indicating comprehensive protective measures for occupants.
  • Manufacturing Details: The vehicle’s VIN decodes to reveal it might have been manufactured in Springhill, Tennessee, United States, by GMNA (General Motors North America), potentially detailing the origins for those interested in manufacturing quality and location.
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Sample VIN Decode Report for a Saturn

Vehicle Spec Value
Body Class Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Cooling Type Water
Displacement (CC) 3600.0
Displacement (CI) 219.68547874103
Displacement (L) 3.6
Doors 4
Drive Type FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Engine Configuration V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer GM
Engine Model LY7
Engine Number of Cylinders 6
Front Air Bag Locations 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI)
Fuel Type - Primary Gasoline
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Model Vue
Model Year 2010
Other Engine Info ALUM, 60 Degrees
Other Restraint System Info Airbags: Roof Side (all seating rows)
Plant City Springhill
Plant Company Name GMNA
Plant Country United States
Plant State Tennessee
Seat Belt Type Manual
Side Air Bag Locations 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type Direct
Trim XR-L V6
Valve Train Design Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Descriptor 3GSFLKE7*AS
Vehicle Type Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle
Sample_VIN 3GSFLKE70AS599693

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2004 Saturn VUE
VIN: 5GZCZ63464S846596

0

Vehicle Mileage Mileage:
198877
Vehicle Location Location:
Forest Lake, MN
2004 Saturn VUE
VIN: 5GZCZ63474S862872

4852

Vehicle Mileage Mileage:
171007
Vehicle Location Location:
Tazewell, TN
2006 Saturn Relay
VIN: 5GZDV23L16D164863

0

Vehicle Mileage Mileage:
171250
Vehicle Location Location:
Joplin, MO
2007 Saturn Outlook
VIN: 5GZER137X7J120031

0

Vehicle Mileage Mileage:
225432
Vehicle Location Location:
Henderson, TN
2007 Saturn Sky
VIN: 1G8MB33BX7Y100171

13000

Vehicle Mileage Mileage:
31000
Vehicle Location Location:
Tampa, FL
2007 Saturn Sky
VIN: 1G8MG35X97Y110183

12400

Vehicle Mileage Mileage:
58556
Vehicle Location Location:
Pine City, MN
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