VIN YS3AK35D8J3029976

Vehicle identification record for VIN YS3AK35D8J3029976. This page brings together available vehicle specifications, safety recall information, crash-test data, fuel economy details and archived records associated with this VIN.

Vehicle information for VIN YS3AK35D8J3029976

VIN
YS3AK35D8J3029976
Model year
1988
Record status
salvage
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
88V149000 07/09/1988 View details
Summary

BOLTS USED IN THE ATTACHMENTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM CONTROL ARMS MAY BE DEFECTIVE.

Consequence

IF MORE THAN ONE OF THE THREE BOLTS SHOULD FAIL, LOWERFRONT CONTROL ARM COULD COME LOOSE LEADING TO LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF AFRONT WHEEL.

Remedy

REPLACE BOLTS WITH PROPER SPECIFICATION BOLTS.

Recall 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
88V173000 01/11/1988 View details
Summary

WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE AGAINST SHARP EDGES UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND AGAINST A SUPPORT UNDER THE REAR SEAT (1988 MODELS ONLY).

Consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT; THE RESULTING HEATBUILDUP COULD CAUSE SMOKE OR A FIRE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Remedy

INSTALL RUBBER PROTECTIVE STRIPS TO SHARP EDGES AND COMPLETELY ENCASE WIRE HARNESS IN A PROTECTIVE PLASTIC TUBE.

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Crash Test & Safety Ratings

No NHTSA crash-test rating returned

No matching U.S. NCAP safety rating was found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.

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U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Regular
City 17 MPG
Highway 20 MPG
Combined 18 MPG
Engine displacement 2.0 L
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 3-spd
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 493.72222222222223 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $3400
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

YS3 WMI · AK35D8 VDS · J3029976 VIS
WMI YS3 World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS AK35D8 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS J3029976 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code J Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code 3 Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make SAAB
Model 900
Model year 1988
Manufacturer SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Trim S
Displacement 2.0 L
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual/Standard
Transmission speeds 5
Doors 3
Plant city ARLOV
Plant state SCANIA
Plant country SWEDEN
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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