Saturn VIN Decoder

List of Saturn Models

• Astra
• Aura
• Ion
• L200
• L300
• LW2
• LW200
• LW300
• Outlook
• Relay
• Sky
• SL1
• SL2
• SW1
• Vue

Saturn VIN Number Lookup

The Vehicle Identification Number is a unique code issued to every vehicle by the manufacturer. It consists of 17 characters, including numbers and letters. The first three characters tell you where the car was made, and the next five characters tell you what month it was built. The remaining characters are unique to that specific model and its matching parts. Our Saturn VIN lookup helps you verify information from the seller by telling you what each of these characters mean.

While our free Saturn VIN check will provide manufacturing information, a vehicle history report can tell you much more. With access to government and commercial databases, we can run a vehicle owner lookup and search for accident reports, title registrations, theft reports, liens, and other information tied to the car. We collect this information in an easy-to-read report that can tip you off about potential problems including legal issues and accident damage.

The Saturn VIN decoder offers several features that make it a useful tool for anyone who needs to know more about a Saturn vehicle, such as the vehicle specifications.

The VIN consists of 17 digits and conveys all the important information about a Saturn vehicle, including its accident history, engine type, production year, model, and matching parts. So, if you're shopping around and need to run a motorcycle VIN check or an RV/ATV check, we've got you covered.

Where to Search for the VIN?

Where can you find the VIN on a Saturn? The vehicle identification number is unique to each vehicle and can be found on a wide range of official documents, including the title, registration, and insurance policy. It's also added to several locations on the car. Here are the most common places where you'll find the VIN on a Saturn:

• Dashboard - Look at the dashboard through the windshield to find a metal plate near the bottom corner of the glass.
• Driver-Side Door - Check the driver-side door and look for a sticker between the sill and latch. The VIN is next to a barcode on older models. On newer models, look for a silver sticker with your VIN on it on the side of the B pillar between the front and rear doors.
• Firewall or Inner Fenders - The VIN plate for older vehicles is located on the firewall. More recent models may have the VIN etched into the middle of the firewall, or on one of the inner fenders.
• Engine or Transmission - On most models, Saturn stamped the VIN on the engine and transmission. It can be located on the rear of the engine or on the transmission bell housing. Some front-wheel drive manual transmissions have the VIN etched into the top center of the case; other engines also have it etched into the front of the block, but this is usually obscured by accessory belts and other components. Keep in mind that these numbers won't be correct if the engine or transmission were replaced.

If you don't have your vehicle identification number handy, we also offer license plate lookup, which finds and decodes the VIN for the vehicle currently registered to that plate.

Comprehensive VIN Decoder Guide

The Saturn VIN decoder works by analyzing the 17-character VIN code and breaking it down into different sections. Each section of the code represents different information about the car, such as the country of origin, the manufacturer, the model, the year of production, and the engine type. The Saturn VIN decoder then interprets the code and provides the decoded information in a clear and easy-to-read format.

Characters 1, 2, and 3: World Make Identifier

These characters identify the country where the vehicle was manufactured, the manufacturer, and the division.

1st – Country

2nd – Manufacturer 

3rd – Make

Character 4 and 5: Platform and Series

Character 6 – Body Type

Character 7 – Restraint System

Character 8 - Engine Type Year Manufactured Model

The VIN is a unique serial number used to identify the engine of your vehicle. Some characters in the VIN are reused for different engines; so, it’s hard to decode directly. Our search tools do this work for you.

Character 9 – Check Digits

It is generated by a formula using all North American VINs. When entering data, this helps to catch errors.

Character 10 – Model Year

There are alternate letters and numbers in this character, like 0-9. There is no use of letters that can be confused with numbers, such as "O" and "Q". 

Character 11 – Factory

It identifies where the vehicle was built at its final assembly plant. You'll commonly see these Saturn factory codes:

Remaining Characters – Serial Number

Serial numbers were assigned sequentially to each product line by Saturn. It is possible for two cars to have the same serial number, but they will not have the same VIN.