meaning on the door plate codes for my saab 9-3

[suzi2008uk]

hi i am trying to find what the codes stand for on the door plate sticker so i know what parts i might need.

regards

Suzi

[sgould]

Welcome!

From the plate you have a 2008 model (built Dec 2007) Saab 9-3 2.0t Vector 4 door saloon, with 5 speed automatic gearbox.  Built in Trollhattan.

The codes along the bottom are for suspension and brakes.

Article : Front Spring
PartNo : 93190609
Usage : 2007-2009, 4D, 5D, B207, A, CODE=46
Supplementary Description : Kit contains 2 springs  blue/yellow  With lowered sport chassis
Order Quantity : 1
 
Article : Rear Spring
PartNo : 12764735
Usage : 4D, CODE=AJ
Supplementary Description : With lowered sport chassis
Order Quantity : 1

Article : Front Anti-roll bar
PartNo : 13204072
Usage : B207, B284, Z19DT, Z19DTH, Z19DTR, A19DTR, CODE= 4, CL, Diam 25, 2 MM
Supplementary Description : Sport chassis
Order Quantity : 1

Rear anti-roll bar "Code 3" is not listed in my parts list for 2007 or 2008...  but you will have either a 18 or 19mm bar

Article : Front Spring strut
PartNo : 93190606
Usage : 2007, 4D, 5D, B207, A, LH  CODE=63, NLS-USE 12772032, 93190092
Supplementary Description : Blue  Sport chassis
Order Quantity : 1

Article : Rear Shock absorber
PartNo : 12776253
Usage : 2007-2011, 4D, CODE= 61
Supplementary Description : Blue  Lowered  Sport chassis
Order Quantity : 1

The remaining four codes are  the brakes  AA-BA-CA-DA are the codes for the small "15 inch" brakes. 

Article : Brake disc
PartNo : 93171497
Usage : CODE = AA
Supplementary Description : front brake
15'' Brake. Diameter 285 mm / 11.2 in. Thickness 25 mm / 0.98 in.
Order Quantity : 1

Article : Brake disc kit
PartNo : 93188377
Usage : 2006-2011, Brakes 15'' CODE BA
Supplementary Description : rear brake
Order Quantity : 1


Article : Brake housing
PartNo : 93185745
Usage : LH  CODE = CA
15'' Brake. Diameter 285 mm / 11.2 in. Thickness 25 mm / 0.98 in.
Order Quantity : 1]


Article : Brake housing
PartNo : 93172182
Usage : LH  CODE = DA
15'' Brake. Diameter 278 mm / 10.9 in. Thickness 12 mm / 0.47 in
Order Quantity : 1


If you feel you need new springs, consider using Eibach Pro-kit springs.  They work well with the Saab sport dumpers and make the ride more comfortable, albeit a touch lower.  Cheapest source seems to be from Germany - www.ebay.de at the moment.

[aerojon]

15" is in relation to wheel size not disc size..

[suzi2008uk]

hello and thank you very much for the info i will print off and keep it with my car docs.

regards

Suzi