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It is my understanding that all 1998 9000's were CSE's, and that there was only one option...automatic transmission. The auto had 200 hp and the 5 speed had 225 hp.
I have a '98 CSE, 5 speed and it's VIN is: YS3CF65ROW1XXXXXX. The 6 X's being it serial number.
Here is a VIN decoder for Saabs.
1986 on VIN style
YS3AT35S9E1XXXXXX
The first three digits are the country and manufacturer code.
YS3 is used for Saab cars
The next digit is the car model.
* A = 900
* B = 99/90
* C = 9000
* D = 900 2nd generation or Saab 93
* E = 95
The 5th digit is the series.
* for 1986, this was just the series
* B = i
* C = i16
* D = Turbo
* S = S model (9000)
* 87- this digit indicated the series & restraints
* R = base 900 Active restraint
* S = S model Active
* K = Turbo passive
* K = S model passive
* T = turbo model active
Sometime after 1986, this was changed to "For Internal Use Only". Probably as a result of a myriad of models sold around the world.
The 6th digit is the Body Type or the number of doors
* 2 = 2-door sedan
* 3 = 3-door Combi Coupe (CK)
* 4 = 4-door Sedan (SN)
* 5 = 5-door Combi Coupe
* 6 = 4-door Sedan, Extended Length (900 CD)
* 6 = 5-door CS body style (9000)
* 7 = 2-door Convertible (CV)
Note the missing 5-door
The 7th digit is the Transmission type
* 4 = 4-speed manual
* 5 = 5-speed manual
* 6 = 3-speed Automatic
* 8 = 4-speed Automatic
The 8th digit is the Engine type
* B = Fuel Injection, B234 (2.3 liter 16v)
* C = B205E LPT (95)
* D = Fuel Injection, B202 (16-v)
* D = D223L LPT turbocharged direct-injection Diesel
* E = Fuel Injection, B212 (2.1 liter 16v)
* E = B235E LPT (95)
* G = B235R hi-po turbo (95??)
* J = Fuel Injection, B201 (8-v)
* J = B204I (94-)
* L = Turbo, B202 & intercooler (16-valve)
* L = B235L normal turbo (95??)
* M = Turbo, B234 or B234 LPT
* N = Turbo, B204 & intercooler (2.0 liter 16v with balance shafts)
* P = B204S
* R = B234R
* S = Turbo, B201 (8-valve)
* S = Turbo, B202 Low-pressure turbo (16-valve)
* U = B234E
* V = B258I (2.5 liter V-6)
* W = B308I (3.0 liter V-6)
The 9th digit is a check digit, which will be 0-9 or X. No meaning, other than to make sure it is a valid VIN.
The 10th digit is the Model Year.
* G = 1986
* H = 1987
* J = 1988
* K = 1989
* L = 1990
* M = 1991
* N = 1992
* P = 1993
* R = 1994
* S = 1995
* T = 1996
* V = 1997
* W = 1998
* X = 1999
* Y = 2000
Position 11 is the assembly plant or line
* 1 = Trollhättan line A
* 2 = Trollhättan line B
* 3 = Arlöv, Sweden
* 3 = Trollhättan 95
* 5 = Malmö, Sweden
* 6 = Nystad, Finland
* 7 = Nystad, Finland
* 8 = Trollhättan Line C
* 9 = Trollhättan Line C (93)
Lastly, positions 12 through 17 are the serial number of that model on that line.
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