VIN Decoder Results
YS3GN4AR5B4002593
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
SAAB
Vehicle Model
9-5
Vehicle Series
9-5
Vehicle Trim
Turbo4
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
YS3GN4AR*B4
Manufacturer Name
SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Model Year
2011
Plant City
TROLLHATTAN
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
SWEDEN
Plant State
VASTERGOTLAND
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Doors
4
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Transmission Style
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
6
Drive Type
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Displacement (CC)
2000
Displacement (CI)
122.0474881894
Displacement (L)
2
Engine Model
Turbo E85 (9-5 FWD & 11.5MY 9-3 FWD) A20NFT/BP
Fuel Type - Primary
Ethanol (E85)
Turbo
Yes
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Other Restraint System Info
Roof side curtain airbags; outer rear side airbags; passenger front sensor
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
VIN Breakdown
YS3
World Manufacturer Identifier
GN4AR
Vehicle Descriptor Section
5
Check Digit
B4002593
Vehicle Identifier Section
NHTSA Safety Rating
Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Crash
N/A
Side Crash
N/A
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program
Owner Complaints (9)
Total Complaints
9
Crashes Reported
0
Injuries Reported
0
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
"PREMATURE WEAR (BURN-OUT) OF THE HALOGEN-STYLE LIGHT BULBS IN EACH OF THE REAR TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHTS (THE HALOGEN LIGHTS SERVE AS BOTH A TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHT). THE HALOGEN LIGHTS APPEAR TO BURN OUT EVERY 4-6 MONTHS. THE BULBS ARE CREATI..."
ODI #11156954
SERVICE BRAKES
"MY 2011 SAAB 9-5 IS CURRENTLY IN THE SAAB REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE THE BRAKE PEDAL REPLACED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT RETURN TO ITS PROPER POSITION AND WAS LOCKING THE BRAKES ON AND ALSO LOCKING THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON. IT FEELS LIKE YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE A..."
ODI #11124540
Explore This Vehicle
Full Specifications
2011 SAAB 9-5 Specs →
Problems & Complaints
2011 SAAB 9-5 Problems →
Fuel Economy
2011 SAAB 9-5 MPG →
All Years
SAAB 9-5 — All Years →
All Models
All SAAB Models →
Window Sticker
View Monroney Label →
Free VIN Check
Enter a 17-character VIN to get a free vehicle check — specs, recalls, safety ratings, and fuel economy data.