YS3ED49G483512994

2008 SAAB

Available vehicle information

VIN
YS3ED49G483512994
Make
SAAB
Model year
2008
Record status
frame damage

VIN structure

YS3 WMI · ED49G4 VDS · 83512994 VIS
WMI YS3 World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS ED49G4 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS 83512994 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code 8 Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code 3 Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

The first three characters form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Characters 4–9 form the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), while characters 10–17 form the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make SAAB
Model 9-5
Model year 2008
Manufacturer SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Sedan/Saloon
Trim Arc
Displacement 2.3 L
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic
Transmission speeds 5
Doors 4
Plant city TROLLHATTAN
Plant state VASTERGOTLAND
Plant country SWEDEN
Source: NHTSA vPIC
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 16V063000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Report received: 03/02/2016

Summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2007, to July 24, 2008. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator on Saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles and will replace the driver's frontal airbag module on Saturn Astra vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2017. Owners may contact Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007 or Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 28810.

Recall 2 08V160000

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

Report received: 09/04/2008

Summary

SAAB IS RECALLING 57,389 MY 2002-2008 9-5 SERIES VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING COMPLIANCE TESTING, ONE OF THE UPPER INTERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION TEST POINTS EXCEEDED THE STANDARD'S REQUIREMENTS.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A-PILLAR TRIM WITH IMPROVED ENERGY-ABSORBING CAPABILITY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.

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About VIN YS3ED49G483512994

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN YS3ED49G483512994 with a 2008 SAAB. The available archive lists frame damage as the record status.

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