My first SAAB

[Max Headroom]

Some pictures of the 93 convertible I secured before heading off to Bahrain...

[Saabman]

Nice, Take it your back home then 

[Kev_Mc]

Looks very nice 

[Max Headroom]

Nice, Take it your back home then 

Indeed, and what a relief to feel cool rain on my face and see green trees and fields at last!

[Max Headroom]

  OK, a question as I'm a tad confused....

This car is listed in all documentation as a Vector. However, it has an Aero badge on the rear. This has not been added on at a later date as far as I can tell. My neighbour mentioned that there was a Vector-Aero Convertible but I can't find any info on this. The kick-plates on the sills say Vector

Can anyone shed any light on this apparent anomaly?

[sgould]

It's either a Vector or a Aero.  There was a Vector Sport which has some more toys, but there was never a Vector Aero.

What are the first 10 digits of the VIN number?  That will tell you.

[sgould]

Looking at the picture a bit more. And thinking a bit longer.

I'm sure the Aero badge has been added. 

All the early Aeros just have "Aero" on the boot.  No engine size.  And the only diesel Aeros were the 1.9 TTiD not the 1.9TiD.

Maybe a previous owner thought that "Aero" meant " convertible" and added what he thought was a missing badge?  Also check if it's had a repair.  Our 1.8t came back from the body shop with a 2.0t badge......

[Max Headroom]

What are the first 10 digits of the VIN number?  That will tell you.

I'm not sure how to deduce the variant from the VIN number per se other than contacting SAAB directly. But, it is:
YS3FF76W36...

But as I say, all documents refer to it as a Vector - even when I put the number into sites such as Go Compare it says it's a Vector.

There is definately no history of accidents/repairs, and the Aero badge doesn't look like it has been added, though I can't prove that.

[john]

VIN:   YS3FF76W36
Model:   
Model Year:   2006
Body type:   2-door Convertible (CV)
Engine:   Z19DTH 4-in line, Turbo Diesel, DIESEL, TURBO (Z19DTH)
Gearbox:   6-speed manual / Front wheel drive
Plant:   brak informacji
Market:   Model series III, Driver and passenger airbags


Stick your full VIN into www.saabvin.com and that should give you more info.

[sgould]

Y = Northern Europe
S = Sweden
3 = Saab
F = 9-3 Sports
F = 9-3 Vector
7 = Convertible
6 = 6 speed manual
W = 1.9 Diesel, 16 valve
3 = Check digit, [....based on above, to confirm it hasn't been altered!]
6 = Model Year 2006

11th digit will be 1 or 6.  1 = Made in Trollhattan, 6 = Made in Graz, Austria.

Rest is just the chassis serial number.

[phoenix]

Aero convertibles normally have a  boot spoiler. I'm fairly sure they also have a different front lower spoiler detail too.

As sgould says, Aero models with the diesel engine don't refer to capacity. They are badged "Aero TTiD" . I reckon it's got to be a badge somone has put on later.

[Max Headroom]

Stick your full VIN into www.saabvin.com and that should give you more info.

Very many thanks to everyone for your replies. Not seen this link before, so a special 'thank you' for that!

I reckon the badge is probably an addition too.

Most odd though.

The rest of the vin brings up....

VIN: YS3FF76W36...
Model: Saab 9-3 (9440)
Model Year: 2006
Body type: 2-door Convertible (CV)
Engine: Z19DTH 4-in line, Turbo Diesel, DIESEL, TURBO (Z19DTH)
Gearbox: 6-speed manual / Front wheel drive
Plant: Graz, Austria
Market: Model series III, Driver and passenger airbags
Serial number: 101206
VIN Checksum: Valid

[Geoff1951]

Aero convertibles normally have a  boot spoiler. I'm fairly sure they also have a different front lower spoiler detail too.
...

And different side sills too, according to the "Approved Used" brochure. Still a fine looking motor, whatever the badge.

[Max Headroom]

Mmmm yes - have seen that spoiler - can't really say I'm a fan of it though. 

[Saabman]

Plant: Graz, Austria

You learn something every day, Saab's made in Austria