The Body of the car, the thing that everything is mounted on.

TOC
1. Body data -1986
2. Body data 1987-1991
3. Body data 1992-
4. VIN decoding (1984-1985)
5. VIN decoding (1986-)
6. Colour codes (1986-)



 Body data -1986
A Total length mm (in) 4739 (186.6)
B Max width mm (in) 1690 (66.53)
C height mm (in) 1420 (55.90)
   clearance, -1983 mm (in) 150 (5.90)
   clearance, 1984- mm (in) 140 (5.51)
D traction width, front mm (in) 1420 (55.90)
   traction width, rear mm (in) 1430 (56.30)
E Wheel base mm (in) 2525 (99.41)
   (1982 -) mm (in) 2517 (99.1)
F Extension, front mm (in) 1050 (41.34)
G Extension, rear mm (in) 1165 (45.86)
   (1982 -) mm (in) 1172 (99.1)
  Turning radius m (ft) 5.3 (17.4)
  Running weight kg (lb) 1200-1350 (2650-2980)
  Total weight kg (lb) 1620-1720 (3570-3790)
  Max roof weight kg (lb) 100 (220)
  Max trolley weight kg (lb) 1500 (3300)

Body data 1987-1991
A Total length mm (in) 4739 (186.6)
B Max width mm (in) 1690 (66.53)
C height mm (in) 1420 (55.90)
   clearance,  mm (in) 135 (5.27)
   clearance, T16 Aero/S mm (in) 120 (4.68)
D traction width, front mm (in) 1430 (56.30)
   traction width, rear mm (in) 1440 (56.70)
E Wheel base mm (in) 2517 (99.1)
F Extension, front mm (in) 1032 (40.20)
G Extension, rear mm (in) 1131 (44.10)
  Turning radius m (ft) 5.6 (18.4)
  Running weight kg (lb) 1200-1450 (2640-3190)
  Total weight kg (lb) 1620-1830 (3570-4030)
  Max roof weight kg (lb) 100 (220)
  Max trolley weight kg (lb) 1500 (3300)

Body data 1992-
A Total length mm (in) 4680 (182.5)
B Max width mm (in) 1693 (66.65)
  Max width, 900aero/S mm (in) 1695 (66.73)
C height mm (in) 1420 (55.90)
   clearance,  mm (in) 135 (5.27)
   clearance, T16 Aero/S mm (in) 120 (4.68)
D traction width, front mm (in) 1430 (56.30)
   traction width, rear mm (in) 1440 (56.70)
E Wheel base mm (in) 2517 (99.1)
F Extension, front mm (in) 1032 (40.20)
G Extension, rear mm (in) 1131 (44.10)
  Turning radius m (ft) 5.6 (18.4)
  Running weight kg (lb) 1260-1450 (2780-3190)
  Total weight kg (lb) 1620-1830 (3570-4030)
  Max roof weight kg (lb) 100 (220)
  Max trolley weight kg (lb) 1500 (3300)


Decoding the VIN (Vehicle Id number - chassie number)
Year 1984-1985
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Example YS3 A T 3 5 S X E 1 000001

Pos 1-3
Manufacturer: 
    YS3 = SAAB-Scania AB

Pos 4
Production track:
    A = 900

Pos 5
Model:
    L = GL
    M = GLs, GLi, i
    H = GLE, EMS
    T = Turbo
    E = CD

Pos 6
Body:
    2 = 2 door Sedan
    3 = 3 door Combi Coupe
    4 = 4 door Sedan
    5 = 5 door Combi Coupe
    6 = 4 door Sedan Longer model

Pos 7
Gearbox:
    4 = 4 speed manual
    5 = 5 speed manual
    6 = 3 speed automatic

Pos 8 
Engine:
    C = Single carburettor
    T = Dual carburettor
    J = Fuel injector
    S = Turbo
    L = Turbo with intercooler
    F = Engine for kerosene 

Pos 9
Checksum: 
    0-9 or X

Pos 10
Year:
    E = 1984
    F = 1985
    
Pos 11
"Birthplace":
    1,2 = Trollhättan
    3 = Arlöv
    4 = Nystad (Finland)

Pos 12-17
Car number:
 
Year 1986-
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Example YS3 A T 3 5 S X E 1 000001

Pos 1-3
Manufacturer: 
    YS3 = SAAB-Scania AB

Pos 4
Production track:
    A = 900

Pos 5
Model series:
    A-Z = only for internal SAAB use 

Pos 6
Body:
    2 = 2 door Sedan
    3 = 3 door Combi Coupe
    4 = 4 door Sedan
    5 = 5 door Combi Coupe
    6 = 4 door Sedan Longer model
    7 = 2 door cabriolet

Pos 7
Gearbox:
    4 = 4 speed manual
    5 = 5 speed manual
    6 = 3 speed automatic

Pos 8 
Engine:
    C = Single carburettor
    J = Fuel injector, 8 valve
    D = Fuel injector, 16 valve (2.0 L)
    E = Fuel injector, 16 valve (2.1 L)
    S = Turbo, 8 valve 
    L = Turbo, 16 valve
    
Pos 9
Checksum: 
    0-9 or X

Pos 10
Year:
    G = 1986
    H = 1987
    J = 1988
    K = 1989
    L = 1990
    M = 1991
    N = 1992
    P = 1993

Pos 11
"Birthplace":
    1,2 = Trollhättan
    3 = Arlöv
    4 = Nystad (Finland)

Pos 12-17
Car number:

Colour codes
colour codes

Code Colour Solid Metallic note
111 Anthracite grey   1-layer  
112 Slate blue   Base also spoiler
113 Amaranth red   Base  
114 Granite grey   1-layer Spoiler only
116 Azure blue X    
117 Platinum blue   Base Year 1984-85
120 Cochenille red   Base Year 1984-85
121 Cinnober red X    
124 Carmin red   1-layer  
125 Ruby red   Base  
126 Terracotta red X    
127 Cherry Red X   Year 1983-87
129 Rosen quartz   Base Year 1985-86
130 Indigo blue   Base Year 1981-83
131 Admiral blue X    
136 Midnight blue X    
137 Aquamarine blue   1-layer  
139 Indigo blue   1-layer Year 1981
140 Pine green   Base Year 1981-84
144 Mosel green   Base  
149 Pine green   1-layer Year 1981
153 Cirrus white X    
155 Ivory X    
156 Pearl   X  
157 Zirconium blue X    
158 Odoardo grey X Base Year 1986
159 Malachite green   Base Year 1986
161 Came X    
162 Dolomite sand X    
165 Dorado brown X    
168 Chestnut brown X    
169 Walnut brown   Base  
170 Black X   also spoiler
172 Silver   Base also spoiler, year 1981-86
185 Golden yellow X    
187 Alabaster yellow X    
188 Florentine Yellow X    
189 Red gold   Base  
195 Slate blue 112 / Silver 172   Base Two tone colour
198 Embassy blue X    
199 Test colour X Base Not avaible to public
200 Silver   Base Year 1987-90
201 Bronze   Base  
202 Rosen quartz   Base Year 1987-90
203 Platinum blue   Base Year 1987-89
204 Odoardo grey   Base Year 1987-90
205 Malachite green   Base Year 1987-90
206 Cochenille red   Base Year 1987
212 Magenta   Base  
213 Rodonite X    
214 Cherry red II X   Year 1988-
215 Ultra marine X    
216 Beryllium green   Base Year 1989-90
217 Ascot grey X    
219 Talladega red X    
220 Iridum blue   Base  
223 Odoardo grey   Base Year 1991-
226 Beryllium green   Base Year 1991
227 Citrine Beige   Base  
228 Platana grey      
229 Le Mans blue   Base  
230 Scarabe green   Base  
231 Monte carlo yellow X   Year 1992-
232 Derby grey X   Year 1992-
233 Carrera white X   Year 1992-
234 Nocturne blue   Base Year 1992-
235 Eucalyptus green   Base Year 1992-
240 Imola red X   Year 1993-
242 Ruby Red   Base Year 1993-