Saab Automobile AB

Full name: OY SAAB VALMET AB

Headquartered in FINLAND

WMI Codes
1
assigned by NHTSA
Country
FINLAND

WMI Codes for Saab Automobile AB

YK1
Passenger Car

How to Read a Saab Automobile AB VIN

Every Saab Automobile AB VIN follows the standard 17-character NHTSA format:

  • Positions 1–3 (WMI): One of the WMI codes above — identifies Saab Automobile AB as the manufacturer and gives the country of assembly.
  • Positions 4–8 (VDS): Encodes vehicle-specific attributes such as body style, engine type, and series.
  • Position 9: NHTSA check digit — a mathematical value used to verify the VIN is valid.
  • Position 10: Model year code — a letter or digit per the NHTSA year table.
  • Position 11: Assembly plant code — one of the plant letters above.
  • Positions 12–17: Sequential production serial number.

Decode a Saab Automobile AB VIN