For 1990-2009 cars

The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel (I/P) and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle.

Position | Definition | Character | Description
--- | --- | --- | ---
1 | Country of Origin | 1 | U.S.A.
2 | Manufacturer | G | General Motors
3 | Make | 8 | Saturn
4-5 | Carline/Series | A/T A/R | Astra XR Astra XE
6 | Body Style | 6 | Four-Door Sedan/Two-Door Coupe
7 | Restraint System | 7 | Active (Manual) Seat Belts, with Driver and Passenger Inflatable Restraints - Front, Side, Roof and Occupant Sensor
8 | Engine Type | 1 | 1.8L, 2HO, L4, MFI
9 | Check Digit | -- | Check Digit
10 | Model Year | 9 | 2009
11 | Plant Location | 5 | Antwerp, Belgium
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | Plant Sequence Number

#### 1.8L (2HO) Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location

Refer to Engine Identification.