VIN Positions 1,2 and 3
| Codes | Manufacturer | Make | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAJ | Jaguar Cars Limited, England | Jaguar | Passenger Car |
WORLD MANUFACTURER IDENTIFIER - VIN POSITIONS 1,2 AND 3
VIN position 4
| VIN code | Description |
|---|---|
| A | Rest of the world with twin air bags and side air bags |
MARKET, AIR BAG SPECIFICATION - VIN POSITION 4
VIN Position 5
| VIN Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A | Automatic LHS |
| B | Manual LHS |
| C | Automatic RHS |
| D | Manual RHS |
TRANSMISSION, STEERING CODE - VIN POSITION 5
VIN Position 6 and 7
| VIN Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 01 | 4-Door, 5 seat saloon |
BODY CODE - VIN POSITION 6 AND 7
VIN Position 8
| VIN Code | Description |
|---|---|
| R | 3.0L or 4.0L Normally aspirated with evaporative emissions |
ENGINE EMISSION SYSTEM - VIN POSITION 8
VIN Position 9
| VIN Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 - 9 or X | Calculated in accordance with American standard CFR part 565 |
CHECK DIGIT - VIN POSITION 9
VIN Position 10
| VIN Code | Description |
|---|---|
| X | 1999 model year |
| Y | 2000 model year |
MODEL YEAR - VIN POSITION 10
VIN Position 11
| VIN Code | Description |
|---|---|
| F | Castle Bromwich 3.0L |
| G | Castle Bromwich 4.0L |
ASSEMBLY PLANT AND MODEL LINE - VIN POSITION 11
VIN Position 12 through 17
| Sequence Number |
|---|
| L00001 - L99999 |
| M00001 - M99999 |
| N00001 - N99999 |
| P00001 - P99999 |
| R00001 - R99999 |
PRODUCTION SEQUENCE NUMBER - VIN POSITION 12 THROUGH 17
Automatic Transmission Number
The serial number of the transmission unit is displayed on a metal label or bar code (where equipped) attached to the transmission casing.
Engine Number (3.0L)
The engine number is contained on a bar code label on the front cover and is also stamped in the cylinder block casting.
Engine Number (4.0L)
The serial number is stamped on a raised pad on the front of the engine block near the thermostat housing.